Hertfordshire - free lathe and pillar drill

My local garage wants to clear some space and have a Colchester Bantam 2000 lathe and ancient pillar drill which they are willing to donate to anyone who collects them (either, or both). The lathe is about 8 feet long and presumably weighs a couple of tons. The drill is free standing and has a substantial base! Both appear to be single phase.

The lathe is in a fairly dirty condition, but probably has seen little use (the garage changed hands about a year ago and the lathe hasn't been used since, but has been switched on). It has a QCTP and a couple of tool holders. There isn't much tooling other than 3 jaw chuck and drill chuck (but there might be more in the cabinet). Swing over the bed is around 6 - 8 inches. I didn't think to check whether it is Imperial or Metric.

The drill is minus belt and top cover (I don't know if they are still there) and a very poor picture is below.

Please let me know if you are interested and I will make the necessary introductions. I have no connection with the garage, other than as a customer. It is pretty near to me, so if you wanted more detail I could get it fairly easily.

Regards Tom

Hi Tom

I would be interested in the lathe.

What part of Herts is it in?

Look forwad to hearing from you .

Thanks

John

Jphz at btopenworld.com

John,

Have sent you a PM.

Regards Tom