Lathe Identification Question

[wiwoods]

I have an older, (possibly surplus) Sheldon Lathe and it doesn't have a model tag anywhere I can find. It does have a serial number of KTQ 9464 stamped on the bed. Wondering what model it is and any other information the members can provide. I believe it is a 10 inch lathe and the bed length is around 46 inches from the head to the end of the bed.

Looking for a manual and what accessories might have been available.

 

[brino]

Hello @wiwoods,

Welcome to the Hobby-Machinist!

A picture of the lathe will generate a lot more feedback.........plus we love to see pictures of machines!

To help identify it have a look around the following sites and see if it matches anything there:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/sheldon/index.html
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=2133&tab=4

There are some manuals here:
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=2133&tab=3
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/resources/categories/sheldon.494/

-brino

 

[Lordbeezer]

I have 2 Sheldon lathes..pictures please.

 

[wiwoods]

I have an older, (possibly surplus) Sheldon Lathe and it doesn't have a model tag anywhere I can find. It does have a serial number of KTQ 9464 stamped on the bed. Wondering what model it is and any other information the members can provide. I believe it is a 10 inch lathe and the bed length is around 46 inches from the head to the end of the bed.

Looking for a manual and what accessories might have been available.

Here are a couple of photos

 

[4GSR]

That is a model "K" lathe, guessing the "T" indicates tapered roller bearings, and the "Q" indicates quick change gear box. The number "9464" I know puts it in the mid to late 1940's. Get with John Knox on the Sheldon Lathe group on Yahoo and he can fill you in on a year it was born and fix you up with a manual.

Ken

 

[Capt45]

I know this is an older thread, but in lieu of starting a new thread I'll ask my question here. I need to know the year of manufacture for a Sheldon TE 1248 P which has a 70" bed and serial # TMWQE14765. Any help would be fantastic.
I'm thinking in the mid to late 40's; and would be thrilled if it was 1945, my year of birth.

 

[martik777]

1946 had serial #'s in the 12,000's and 1952 in the 16,000's so somewhere in between:

https://tinyurl.com/27uje8nh