Can you ID this lathe?

[DavidR8]

Well, that didn’t take long….

I have bought a few small tools from him; a minty #3 Record vise and an equally minty Craftsman 3" drill press vise.
When I first met him I remarked on what a good looking lathe it was.
He's texted me in the past to give me first dibs on things which was super considerate.
So tonight I thought I'll text him and see if he still had the lathe. Turns out he was going to list in in the near future.
So lucky me maybe?

 

[benmychree]

Other than “sweet!”, it looks like this one…

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OK lathe, great cabinet/base.

 

[Aaron_W]

Looks like that might be a good fit for you, 12" swing and skinnier than the South Bend you had.

Here is the manual and parts list from Vintage Machinery.

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=16840

 

[DavidR8]

Looks like that might be a good fit for you, 12" swing and skinnier than the South Bend you had.

Here is the manual and parts list from Vintage Machinery.

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=16840

Thanks Aaron, I'm hoping so!

 

[DavidR8]

Well I saw the Clausing this morning and it is super nice. Negligible headstock play, no discernible wear on the ways. All the change gears, follow rest, steady rest, 4-jaw and face plate.
So it comes home tomorrow morning!