Lathe make ?

I have just been given this small (watchmakers ?) lathe by a friend .

Anyone got any idea of possible maker's name. Length is just over 12".

No motor, or chuck, but complete with a few bits and pieces.

Mike.

Edited By Frances IoM on 30/12/2020 16:52:55

Perhaps a 'railway modeller's' lathe then. It looks like you have the knobs as illustrated in the adert unlike the one photographed on lathes.co .uk so perhaps a good quality photo would be of interest to Tony.

This triangular item was in the box with the above lathe. Have no idea if it had any purpose other than storing odds and ends.

The Flexispeed looks to be the lathe make in question. Funny thing, there is one on Ebay at the moment and owner does not know what it is so may well message him with the above possibility. Thanks for input. Not sure what to do with it, might give it to a very good friend.

Mike.

The triangular die cast piece had 17/6 in pencil on the side. 17shillings and six pence !!

Mike.

I need to know the size of the Morse taper in the tail stock.

Any idea where I can get a drill chuck to suit that same taper?

In additition, would I have to make my own backplate for a chuck for the headstock, or does any company stock chucks that would fit the headstock thread. (1/2" X 16tpi) ?

Mike.

Edited By Frances IoM on 31/12/2020 14:08:08

Edited By Frances IoM on 31/12/2020 14:08:59

Edited By Frances IoM on 31/12/2020 14:12:48

I need to know the size of the small V belt on the above lathe?.

Pulley is definitely shaped for V belts and not round belting.

Mike.

This link might help, it lists commonly available V belt sizes.

https://www.mcmaster.com/v-belts/v-belts-8/

If you measure the top / max width of your pulleys you can tell whether they would take 1/4" or 3/8" or 1/2" wide belts (or some other common size). The belt should run with the top 1/4 to 1/5 of the belt height outside the pulley OD when new. As they wear they will ride lower.

Edited By Frances IoM on 01/01/2021 14:59:43