How old is my lathe?

[Frode]

Two days ago i got a " new " lathe

Produced by Colchester

Colchester Bantam AA4320

could it be from the year 1967 or

 

[burnrider]

Picture?

 

[Frode]

Picture of my lathe

 

[Grumpy Gator]

It looks like you have your work cut out for you.
Do yourself a favor and take lots of pictures as you take it apart. It will make it easy to put back together after you get her cleaned up.
********Just Saying*************Gator************:bash:

 

[Frode]

yes will try to remember that. And i think i have som more work to do before the engine can run...

 

[RLWP]

Hi, it looks like your lathe is a Colchester Bantam MKI. There is some information about Bantams here:

http://www.lathes.co.uk/bantam/index.html

They may be able to sell you a manual as well

Richard

MORE: Yep, manual is on this page: http://www.lathes.co.uk/manuals/

MC300 COLCHESTER Bantam Mk. 1 all-models - Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams, Electrical Diagrams, a copy of the rare "Standard Accuracy Chart" and the maker's interesting Specification, Sales and Specification and Accessories Brochure. (Original Model with the two spindle-speed control levers on top of the headstock). Marked either 800 or 1600 rpm top speed. Perfect pictures and diagrams. £35 This manual is also available in German

I have no connection with Lathes.co.uk beyond being a very satisfied customer

 

[Frode]

I have already ordered one usermanal from ebay

 

[Golftech]

Wow it's a shame it sat out in the weather like that looks like it could be a nice lathe tho

 

[Ulma Doctor]

beautiful lathe, a shame she's been left to the elements.