Brown & Sharp Dividing Head!

[David]

I picked this up the other day and was hoping someone here may have the same head or information about it.

The gentelman I got it from is a retired tool & die maker who had owned it for 40 plus years. The head and tail stock move and function as they should but need a good cleaning.

From what I can gather it is a 10" B&S. There are no identifying markings other than the B&S badge.

I know one thing, it is heavy! Does anybody have one?

 

[bcall2043]

I picked this up the other day and was hoping someone here may have the same head or information about it.

.................From what I can gather it is a 10" B&S...............?

David,

Nice score!

I have a instruction and parts manual that I got online somewhere that has information on what they call the B&S #0, #1, and #2. I have included a screen capture below of the #0 & #1 that shows the dimensions. A 10 inch head would appear to be a #1 but I also noted that your head has a different design for the swivel saddle clamp mechanism so it may be an older or newer model.


I have a much earlier version that has yet another version of the swivel locking. I have included a photo below.


Sorry I don't have the exact information on your model.

Benny
The Orphanage Never Closes

 

[valleyboy101]

I'm sorry David but I don't have any info on your dividing head, but I do have an opinion - it's a nice one with everything but fresh paint. You're fortunate to get the tailstock as the frequently go astray.
Michael

 

[David]

David,

Nice score!

I have a instruction and parts manual that I got online somewhere that has information on what they call the B&S #0, #1, and #2. I have included a screen capture below of the #0 & #1 that shows the dimensions. A 10 inch head would appear to be a #1 but I also noted that your head has a different design for the swivel saddle clamp mechanism so it may be an older or newer model.
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I have a much earlier version that has yet another version of the swivel locking. I have included a photo below.
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Sorry I don't have the exact information on your model.

Benny
The Orphanage Never Closes

Thanks Benny. I'm not sure of the age but I know it is old. I will continue to look for info on this unit. I guess the setup and operation is basically the same on the B&S models?

 

[keith524]

I have one very close to the one you pictured. mine is the universal model though, it has the gears to use to do helical cuts. mine has a pat. date of 1917

 

[Brain Coral]

Hello David,

I don't own a B&S dividing head, but I noticed that your DH has a plate behind the chuck for direct dividing. That's a nice feature. Tubalcain posted a video recently about a Cincinnati DH that he bought that has that same feature.

Here's the link...

Brian

 

[keith524]

Gunrunner you need to order a set of these for the Z axis hand crank. Bill did you just spit coffee on your monitor? :rofl:

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[keith524]

well, its not letting me post pics?

 

[JimDawson]

well, its not letting me post pics?

Click on Upload a File (Right next to Post Reply), Click on Choose File. It will upload automatically.
Then below, choose Thumbnail or Full Image to insert it into the text editor.

 

[keith524]

ok great, here is mine! thank you sir!