Pratt & Whitney Model C 12x30 lathe

My motor had extended races. I was able to go to double row ball bearings. I even picked up a little weight carrying capacity. But spacers would also work.

I’ve posted a few pictures of my collet chuck which is a Hardinge Sjogren 5C hand-wheel type. It has a threaded spindle nose for step collets. This one has a protector over the threads. I like this choice for the Pratt & Whitney because the clutch and brake allow for easy tightening. It is user friendly and accurate.

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I also have several other types of collets, chucks, hand wheel draw bars and lever types. The lever types are the quickest. The collet chucks with a scroll are the slowest. The hand wheel types are somewhere in between. On the Pratt & Whitney because of the long headstock and lack of access to the end of the spindle, I prefer the Hardinge Sjogren.

I’ve also included a pictures of the Morris taper center and adapter that I use. It is a MT5 with MT3 ID. You will also need a knock out bar and I’ve posted pictures of that.

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@tailstock4 Thanks for the input. I found some NOS bearings so I'll be able to use exact replacements. I've seen those Hardinge chucks but didn't know much about them, now I'll keep an eye out for a nice one. But first I need the lathe to run. I might pick one up after I get a bunch of the basic tooling. I was wondering what the hooks on the pedestal were for. Now I know!
 
Bearings are on the way and I cleaned up the motor parts in preparation. Also, got the tailstock reassembled but forgot to get pics but I'll get some at some point. Afterwards I figured I'd start with taking the compound apart and clean, de-rust, paint and continue downwards until the apron is done. Just got the compound apart when I got called to dinner but It looked to be in good shape. Only took a couple reference pics for myself but I'll get some more when It's all cleaned up.
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Update with a lot of pic's. Got the compound and cross slide lock assy. cleaned, deburred (there were some impact gouges) and painted. Managed to get the carriage disassembled but ran out of time to get it all cleaned.
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Just bought this bad boy while after I found out it was going to scrap. Couldnt let that happen. Expect to see the rebuild of it soon. I looked it over in detail and it was in really nice shape with the taper attachment. Missing the shoe so gonna need to make one once I get it home next weekend. Appreciate your post it helped me realize this really need to come home with me.
 
I have to say I love seeing these old machines fixed up. It's not for everyone, but it can result in an awesome lathe when done. It does take time, and it helps if you already have a working lathe to make the odd bushings, bronze bearings, etc. I have a 1944 Monarch 12 CK, 14x30 envelope. Paid $2k for it. Put another $2-3k in fixing it up (bearings add up). Not quite the showroom paint job as some of you guys do, but doesn't look too crappy. Added a VFD. For $5k and some enjoyable hobby time, I have a lathe that almost matches the high end 14x30's. One significant shortcoming is that it doesn't do metric. I have thought of adding an ELS to address that. Kind of a comical contrast, a 1944 machine with VFD and ELS, but the rigidity of these old heavy machines looks like a tank compared to a econo-car of many of the new lathes.

About the same costs into my 25x50. Talk about a beast.
 
I picked it up cheap...1200 bucks I just kind of fell in love with it when it caught my eye. Did I need another lathe...not really but I just couldnt let it get scrapped. Its all brass plates and only issue I could find in the open is the power feed direction lever knob is busted off. Nothing I cant fix with a little bit of brazing and a new knob. With the number of old machines Ive been saving lately thinking im just gonna run a rotary phase panel in my shop. 3 machines sitting waiting for power conversion so thinking it just makes more sense then 3 vfds, which is my normal route. Need to run the serial number for date but they did tell me this came off a ww2 navy ship, which Im trying to see if they can find out which one.
 
@Meglomachinist ,

Congratulations on the great find and welcome to the group!

Feel free to start your own refurb thread on this lathe, or any other piece in your growing collection.

Brian
 
Thanks...will be starting one for this as soon as its home. They have a Milwaukee Kearny and Trecker model H over there might need saving too. Its dangerous finding a place like this only 30 mins from your house....I go pick something up end up coming home with 5 things...but I didnt build a 2400 sq foot shop to not fill it up. Loving the rebuilds you all have done will probably have lots of questions once I get into the rebuild.
 
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