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It used to be my granddad's a long time ago. When his house was finally sold a few years ago it needed a new home which I was happy to provide. I have fond memories of helping with "powering" the machine as a kid. If camera phones were a thing back then I'm sure it would be well documented. | It used to be my granddad's a long time ago. I think he acquired it used in the 1950s. When his house was finally sold a few years ago it needed a new home which I was happy to provide. I have fond memories of helping with "powering" the machine as a kid. If camera phones were a thing back then I'm sure it would be well documented. | ||
=== Condition === | === Condition === | ||
Although it has been standing around unused for | Although it has been standing around unused for more than two decades it's in pretty good working condition after only a bit of de-clogging and greasing/oiling. There is hardly any rust. Over the years I will do a lot more cleaning and maybe some restoration work as I find time. I haven't dared to look at the bearings yet. | ||
I'm intending to leave it human powered - it's a big part of its appeal and I'm moving little enough as it is. Also I'm not using the lathe that much, so the effort to motorize it would hardly be justifiable. If I really needed a powered lathe I would just get one. | I'm intending to leave it human powered - it's a big part of its appeal and I'm moving little enough as it is. Also I'm not using the lathe that much, so the effort to motorize it would hardly be justifiable. If I really needed a powered lathe I would just get one. | ||
Revision as of 11:12, 30 January 2021
This is my antique lathe. It's roughly a 100 years old.
It also serves as a fitness device (look under the table).
Summary
It used to be my granddad's a long time ago. I think he acquired it used in the 1950s. When his house was finally sold a few years ago it needed a new home which I was happy to provide. I have fond memories of helping with "powering" the machine as a kid. If camera phones were a thing back then I'm sure it would be well documented.
Condition
Although it has been standing around unused for more than two decades it's in pretty good working condition after only a bit of de-clogging and greasing/oiling. There is hardly any rust. Over the years I will do a lot more cleaning and maybe some restoration work as I find time. I haven't dared to look at the bearings yet. I'm intending to leave it human powered - it's a big part of its appeal and I'm moving little enough as it is. Also I'm not using the lathe that much, so the effort to motorize it would hardly be justifiable. If I really needed a powered lathe I would just get one.
Identification
The badge says it's a "Delisle&Ziegele".
There is a very limited amount of information on the internet about this brand. As it appears Delisle&Ziegele were mainly distributors for other brands. A bit of browsing on the wonderful http://lathes.co.uk website convinced me that I'm the proud owner of a Oskar Ehrlich product. I couldn't find any logo on the lathe itself, but the screwcutting-table gives it away.
This page, apparently from the 1914 Schuchardt&Schütte catalogue pretty much shows my lathe. Mine has a nice housing for the gears, so it's possibly newer (maybe 20's?). It has also got an oil tray.
Description
Headstock
- 3-speed cone pulley driven by a leather belt.
- Backgear (no tooth decay I think)
- Lever for lead screw (forward|off|backward)
- Gearbox in housing (I have this drawer with a full set of gears)
Carriage
- All the usual functions
- Automatic cross feed
- Second tool post at the back (not installed in picture)
Treadle
- Slightly unusual arrangement with the excentric chain wheel
- Works surprisingly smoothly and makes a satisfying sound (courtesy of the chain)
