Watchmaker's lathe

Hi there watchmakers. I have been given (not yet received) the attached equipment. A little bit smaller than my Oxford lathe and mill drill. I sort of understand the lathe, but what is the rest of it called. What size electric motor would be required for the lathe (Speed/ power)Also, what basic books would help me master the use of them.

Bob H

Very Jealous excellent quality kit Donald De Carle is the author of the following very useful books

"With the Watchmaker at the bench" would be my first choice

"The watchmakers lathe and model engineers lathe a users manual" would also be helpful and much easier to find

Leaving the 'Geneva pattern' lathe aside [you will find lots of information on lathes.co.uk] ... the Brass one looks like a Jacot tool, and I think the other may be a topping-tool.

The other big box contains a Staking Set; which is very useful ... I'm sure you will quickly see how that works.

MichaelG.

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Edit: the small "lathe"at the bottom of your picture is a Watchmaker's "Turns" ... used with a Bow [traditionally a single hair from a Horse's tail] for turning very small work between dead centres.

P.S. ... Something like a Sewing Machine motor is commonly used on the Geneva pattern lathes.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 08/02/2015 19:06:54

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 08/02/2015 19:17:56

Forgot to mention ...

This is a great source of information on tools and technique.

MichaelG.

Edited By RJW on 08/02/2015 21:51:31

The book "The Watchmaker's Lathe, It's Use and Abuse" by Goodrich is a good overview of the development and accessories.

Thanks for the info Guys. Funnily enough, I had stumbled across Watchmaking.weebly which helped me identify some of the bits. I now await to see what arrives in the post from amazon!!!

BobH

Wonderful gift!

Russell

Can't agree more,.

I wish it had happened more often to me. I always seemed to miss out on the "a friend has given me this old Leica - is it any good" scenario.

Hours of fun ahead!

John

OK, bought the book off Amazon, have to say "its a bit old American" and could be more helpful about how to use the tools - anyway. I have a sewing M/c motor 200 - 240 volt 0.5amp 50 watt motor (2 brush) and want to make a speed controller for it. I have the foot switch, but would prefer an on/off switch and rotary speed control rheostat. I have found the following on the internet. Anybody care to cast an eye over it and pass comment please.

**LINK**

BobH

Edited By RJW on 26/02/2015 14:17:48

Well, that seems a very simple solution. Thanks BobH

Well, that seems a very simple solution. Thanks BobH