Machine identification - lathe

[BrianG]

I have been lucky enough to find an older lathe in very nice condition, but I have been unable to identify the manufacturer in order to source a manual and parts list.

The local machine distributor had it labeled with their own name, Sharp Machine Tools, in 1997, and was located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. They are still in business, but have no information on this lathe model. Any information that you can provide that might lead to sourcing of a manual and/or parts list would be appreciated.

Sharp Machine Tools, model 131943

 

[matthewsx]

Looks like a standard Taiwan built 13x40. Lots of companies put their name on machines built by a few manufacturers.

 

[twhite]

Check Grizzly lathes. Looks just like this one 12x36

Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[matthewsx]

1440's type - informational thread -Post Yours here

I thought maybe we could start a post where we could post information, pictures and links to 1440's. a kind of 'centralized' area that could be used as a jumping off point. Seems like some of our machines need a bit of TLC and searching' doesn't always return all the results without have to wade...

www.hobby-machinist.com

 

[twhite]

This may be your manual.

13x25 13x36 13x40 Metal Lathe Manual JET, Enco, Grizzly 0773 | eBay

For an Asian manual this is put together well, and it covers a lot more than usual. Enco 110-2031. Lathe Practices Series. Lathe Operations. I have provided all the information I have. JET Tools/Asian.

www.ebay.com

Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[Dhal22]

My LD1440.

 

[Ken226]

I have been lucky enough to find an older lathe in very nice condition, but I have been unable to identify the manufacturer in order to source a manual and parts list.

The local machine distributor had it labeled with their own name, Sharp Machine Tools, in 1997, and was located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. They are still in business, but have no information on this lathe model. Any information that you can provide that might lead to sourcing of a manual and/or parts list would be appreciated.

Sharp Machine Tools, model 131943

That looks like the run of the mill 12x36 imported by dozens of companies, forever.

The lathe @twhite mentioned above is the version imported and sold by Grizzly as the g4003. They still sell it and keep lots of parts on hand.

12" x 36" Gearhead Lathe - Grizzly Industrial

<h1>G4003 12" x 36" Gearhead Lathe</h1> <h2>Exceptional value in a full-sized lathe!</h2> <p>The gearhead spindle of the G4003 12" x 36" Lathe lets you select speeds without having to fuss with belts or pulleys.</p> <p>Shifting gears is as easy as switching a couple of front-mounted levers, so...

www.grizzly.com

Harbor freight even sold it under the "Central Machinery" name for a long time.

 

[NCjeeper]

Looks exactly like my 13x40 Enco built in 2004 except mine is off white color. Otherwise, everything is the same.

 

[Ken226]

Looks exactly like my 13x40 Enco built in 2004 except mine is off white color. Otherwise, everything is the same.

Good call. When I zoom in on his pic:

 

[great white]

Certainly looks a lot like: https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g4003_m.pdf