Reed 14” Extra Heavy

[zburton]

I picked up this Reed 14” extra heavy lathe a couple weeks ago and am in search of info on it and any one’s input on the machine. I found a small piece of literature on vintage machinery but haven’t found much beyond that. I have to get a motor put on it and some tooling once I get it cleaned up.

 

[benmychree]

Interesting, no lead screw; a production model made for roughing.

 

[mattthemuppet2]

Dang, they weren't kidding about the "extra heavy" part, were they? Tell me you picked up that cool Burgmeister (sp?) drill press in the background too!

 

[benmychree]

Burgmaster ---

 

[zburton]

No the only thing I could afford was the lathe haha.

 

[Eddyde]

Maybe a pattern makers lathe?

Look here for more info: http://www.lathes.co.uk/index.html

 

[mattthemuppet2]

Burgmaster ---

that's the one

No the only thing I could afford was the lathe haha.

shame, those things are seriously cool doodads. I'd skip eating for a week or two if it made the difference!

 

[Janderso]

Interesting lathe. It's a stripped down model

 

[Shotgun]

Burgmaster ---

I like Burgmeister better. Sounds like the evil mayor in the Santa Claus movie. The claymation one that we grew up on.

 

[flyingnut40]

Looks like it's from the same erra as my Mueller 18" engine lathe I picked up in Nova Scotia Canada. Early 1900s, I have a similar challenge. Keith Rucker posted a 3 page sales brochure from the day and that's it for info!!
Let me know what you find out about yours as mine is VERY similar.