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    Default Need help identifying my new to me lathe

    I just got this lathe. The only markings on it is VS1236. It is a 12 inch swing by 36 inches between centers. Someone has rubbed out the manufacturer's name in front of the VS1236. I know it is Chinese made, maybe ENCO. If anyone has any information on it such as the manufacturer or owner's manual, parts list, I would like to here from you.


    Michael
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    Michael

    Welcome to the MetalWork forums.

    You have found a great bunch of blokes who are more than willing to help. We are mainly Australians but have a good measure of people from all over the planet.

    The MetalWork forums are much more than just lathe work. To check out all we have in our site, just go to the top of the top LH side of this page and Click:

    FORUM with the down arrow.

    That will give you a pulldown menu from which you can click the top title FORUM HOME

    A page will appear where you can scroll down it and see our help pages and sub forums.

    I would ask that you peruse rules-the TOU's, Terms Of Use- that are at the top of the scroll down page.


    One last thing. Be aware that sometimes when you try to post photos or links in the first ten posts, the anti spam stuff sometimes ( not always but sometimes) kicks in. Sometimes you may have to wait until the post gets moderated.Typically not a long time.

    Hopefully some of our blokes can assist with info on your lathe.

    I have taken the liberty to remove your email and phone no from the post. It is not a good practice invites attention from the bad guys,spammers and other fraudsters. Anybody here with info for you, will leave it on line or PM you.

    PM me if you really insist on having it there and I can put it back.

    Welcome again,
    Grahame

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    Welcome to the forum Michael.

    Ross

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    This might help, https://www.facebook.com/pages/categ...5907160340487/
    It looks like a variable speed lathe, Morton might be a rebadged Jet lathe

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    Hi Michael, and WELCOME to a TOP FORUM. I can't help you with an ID of your lathe, but it would be sold in the US by several different sellers.
    Check out https://littlemachineshop.com/info/minilathe.php they do spare parts for smaller lathes and it may be sold under a brand that they cater for.
    HTH
    Kryn
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    Hi Michael,

    Heres a link to a Morton page that Shedhappens mentioned , that has the address of the manufacturer - I think?

    The Frejoth address has an email.It is right at the bottom of the scroll down page. The lathe shown in this link is a modern one of course but the email address displayed might yield fruit.

    http://www.frejoth.com.tw/english/do...SML-1224BV.pdf

    I don't know what success you might have but its certainly worth a try sending them the pics and asking if they have a manual for it..

    Grahame

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    It’s an older Frejoth. When the affordable import lathes started appearing nearly all of them were made by Frejoth and badge engineered to order. Frejoth appear to have moved away from the consumer grade market since the race for cheaper took off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by old1955 View Post
    Welcome to the forum Michael.

    Ross
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by racingtadpole View Post
    It’s an older Frejoth. When the affordable import lathes started appearing nearly all of them were made by Frejoth and badge engineered to order. Frejoth appear to have moved away from the consumer grade market since the race for cheaper took off.
    Thanks, that gives me a start.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grahame Collins View Post
    Hi Michael,

    Heres a link to a Morton page that Shedhappens mentioned , that has the address of the manufacturer - I think?

    The Frejoth address has an email.It is right at the bottom of the scroll down page. The lathe shown in this link is a modern one of course but the email address displayed might yield fruit.

    http://www.frejoth.com.tw/english/do...SML-1224BV.pdf

    I don't know what success you might have but its certainly worth a try sending them the pics and asking if they have a manual for it..

    Grahame
    I am new at posting so thanks to everyone who has offered help. I will check it all out and let you know what I find out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shedhappens View Post
    This might help, https://www.facebook.com/pages/categ...5907160340487/
    It looks like a variable speed lathe, Morton might be a rebadged Jet lathe
    That lathe is just like mine. It is an old post and I can not find out any information about it.

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    Default Update

    I got it mounted on my bench today. I hope to have it under prower over the weekend. It was under power when I went to pick it up so I know it will run.

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    Default Motor problems

    I have had problems with the motor, have found another one, just need to pick it up and switch them out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mec9900 View Post
    I have had problems with the motor, have found another one, just need to pick it up and switch them out.
    I have finally got the motors switched out and have made a couple of parts with it. Still have not found any information on it. Guess I will just fly by the seat of my pants.

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