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18th Mar 2022, 07:39 PM #1Golden Member
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Sheraton Lathe identification please
Hello
I have the possibility to acquire the pictured Sheraton Lathe. I am having trouble finding details. I will try and go for a look but it is a bit of distance.
What I would like to know is total foot print, bed length and swing, spindle bore weight and possibility of increasing speed. I was told it is 110mm swing but that does not seem logical. Also is metric threading an option on this lathe The person knows nothing about lathes.
Any ideas what a fair price for this would be.
Thanks
SteveLast edited by Reidy41; 18th Mar 2022 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Poor spelling by me
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18th Mar 2022, 08:16 PM #2
Hi Steve,
Your title says Sheridan but the badging reads SHERATON .
I think I spotted 6 1/2 " on the badge.
There is some info on Sheraton lathe at Lathes Uk
Sheraton Lathe - South Bend Copy & Conquest
Grahame
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18th Mar 2022, 08:30 PM #3Golden Member
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Thanks Grahame, Good pick up. The wife was calling me for dinner and I was rushing. I happen to live in a street called Sheridan and was not thinking. I have been to the website but I could not find any info on the pictured Lathe.
It does not appear that I can edit the title.
Steve
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18th Mar 2022, 08:38 PM #4Most Valued Member
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Found this -
Swing = 13" or 330mm. The chuck centre to the bed measures 6 1/2" or 315mm, hence the Model A 6 1/2" in the name.
The bed is 36" long, and the centre hole or spindle bore is 1 3/4" or 44.5mm
The tray is 1815mm long x 650mm wide.
Overall the lathe on the stand measures 760W x 1815L x 1180H.
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https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t199...-opinions-fairNev.
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18th Mar 2022, 08:56 PM #5Most Valued Member
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Have seen the pic showing the complete lathe and it looks ok, but they usually do in pics. Worth a closer look I think.
Nev.
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18th Mar 2022, 09:02 PM #6
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18th Mar 2022, 09:14 PM #7Golden Member
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18th Mar 2022, 09:19 PM #8Most Valued Member
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18th Mar 2022, 09:22 PM #9Golden Member
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I have not purchased a second hand lathe before. I bought a new Chinese lathe about ten years ago and picked the seller. I have ironed out a lot of issues but want to step up.
What are the main recommended checks when buying a lathe like this second hand.
Please state the obvious incase I have overlooked it.
Thanks Steve
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19th Mar 2022, 08:48 AM #10
Off the top of my head I can think of:
Wear or damage in the first 12 inches of bedway.
Any evidence of "crashes "of the saddle,cross slide or compound assemblies
Extreme wear in the headstock bearings.
Presence of the basic lathe accessories- a full gear set for the unit.
Excessive backlash in the control wheels.
The condition of the half nuts.
There will be more.
Grahame
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19th Mar 2022, 08:59 AM #11
If it is still relevant, a C & P from the UK lathes info on Sheraton.
<Another very interesting addition to the range was the Conquest: this retained all the original South Bend 9-inch features save for the headstock, this being changed for a geared-head type (and possibly with an increased centre height). Production of these lathes during the 1950s ran at between ten to fifteen per month, though by 1953 a completely different and more advanced model of indigenous design with a 6-5-inch centre height had been introduced. This Mk. 2 Conquest had a removable gap-bed, took 36 inches between centres and a 1.75-inch bore spindle running in roller bearings. The eight spindle speeds on early models ran from 25 to a very low top speed of just 571 r.p.m., though in later years the option of a 2-speed motor was offered that gave a much more useful spread of 16 speeds that ran up to 1000 r.p.m. In addition, the lathe could be ordered with either screwcutting by changewheels or a Norton-type quick-change screwcutting and feeds gearbox.>
Is it a Conquest model?
Grahame
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19th Mar 2022, 01:46 PM #12Golden Member
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Thanks for the responses, it has extreme wear on the first 12 inches or so of travel. It would make a nice lathe with a bed regrind and a good cleanup, but it is at a price of a good condition lathe for a lathe that needs a restoration. It had a number of other minor issues as well. I would say it has been well cared for but well used. The search continues.
Any idea how much a lathe bed regrind costs these days?
Steve
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11th May 2023, 03:27 PM #13
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