Hi guys coming back to this video 6 years after first watching! Loved this! You guys were one of the first tool repair/rebuild channels I watched. Good job!
I did my apprenticeship in a company on the south coast of England where we manufactured parts for Colchester Lathes as a sub contractor from 1976 to 1981. We made complete saddle gearboxes, Compound and Top slides, and Tailstocks. It was a good indentured apprenticeship over 4 years. My father came along to the company to sign the forms showing his commitment to me learning the trade (as was the custom in the old days). From milling the iron castings, to radial drilling, horizontal boring and multi head special purpose boring machines. To Wickman single spindle bar fed lathes, copy lathes, capstan lathes and cylindrical grinders. To Gearcutting, horizontal and vertical broaching, and induction hardening and a spell in the inspection department! I ran the gear cutting, broaching, drilling and induction hardening shop at the age of 19 for 2 years until the company's demise and closure.
I like seeing these restoration vids. There's something very special about older kinda vintage machines that last forever that's so pleasing and satisfying
I work as a PC Tech and I've torn down and rebuilt computers, laptops, tablets, heck I even built my wife her first iPhone from parts that I got off of eBay. Watching this video I would be terrified to try taking something like this apart and then put it back together again. Kudos to you for the start of an amazing restoration job! Cant wait to see how this all turns out! P.S. Absolutely _love_ the background music you were playing. it seems like so many people want to use some dub-step bass line these days. It was refreshing to hear something that was actually elegant while watching the video. Thank you!
Amazing work on this restoration inside the gearbox was a huge surprise to me. Now your music for this restoration couldn't have been more spot on, giving the feeling it's going to come back to life. You nail this, way beyond my level of knowledge. Great Job!
That lathe will thank you every time you use it, for saving it from the scrap dealer where many machines sadly end up. Good on you guys for having the passion to restore it. Those HARDENED bed ways likely held up well.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to do it very professional. Colchester lathes were a quality piece of kit, beautifully made the cast iron beds used to be left outside for six months to season prior to machining! I have used Colchester lathes throughout my career, you wont be disappointed, well done indeed.
I have been machinery technician for over 45 years that was a nice save Colchester is a very nice lathe my friend has one that is probably 60 + years old still works like a charm certain things that Brits made were bulletproof you have one sitting right there !
Like the piano music, makes one feel part of the journey of resurecting this old machine. I have a hundred plus year old Drummond lathe that I will be restoring soon and use for small jobs. Its the small bench top model and your video gives me inspiration and confidence in a rust encrusted, old piece of machinery. Thumbs up!
Not only a fascinating rebuild & restore project, someone picked a terrific background music numbar for it. Glad the gods of TH-cam suggested videos brought it up. Looking forward to the full series.
Every once in a very great while, the TH-cam algorithm throws some solid gold in my suggested videos. They threw me Fort Knox with this one. Liked and subscribed, this is fascinating.
I have no idea how I got here, and I have no machining experience nor am I a shop guy, but as a studying engineer I enjoy seeing all that stuff taken apart and cleaned out!
I bought my 1974 ex-school Bantam 800 for £900 from flea-bay. Cleaned it, inspected and adjusted everything. Drain, clean and new oil in both gearboxes, new motor belt fit, align pulleys, adjust brake switches, align tailstock for true drilling. Good for another 40 years! I run a "Transwave" 1 to 3 phase converter.
Very inspirational video! My very first metal lathe was given to me by my Grandpa, but he sent it via my uncle, and it was just a box of parts, so I had to go to libraries and try to ask anyone I considered an "Old Timer" for advice. There was internet, but not for me, and things like TH-cam and Vintage Machinery websites certainly did not exist. Subscribed for sure! I loved it when you opened the gearbox cover! I'm sure you'll get her running like new. Dave
Hi from the UK , just found this vid , excellent project 3 phase is the way fwd ! Just finished an overhaul on my Colchester Bantam which I got for free , saved it from the crusher , yours will be an epic machine tool when it's finished Cheers PARTSMADE
I love finding channels like this and watching their subs skyrocket. In at 20k, and I'll watch that hit 1 mill oneday if you keep pushing your production quality like this. The moving timelapses were beautiful.
Three phase with a vfd for speed control(so many benefits) and it gives you three phase power output with single phase input. You can find used motors cheap on eBay and a vfd for a 5 hp motor should do the trick for 2 hp motor(usually double the drive for the motor size if you are going to convert single to three phase). You might want to check out the practical machinist forum as there is a ton of knowledge on the subject over there.
Thanks Kirk, i am thinking VFD is a good way to go, I'm just not sure i need the cool features with it having the gear box and all. it might depend on how much i can find a motor for.
Hmm, let me do some digging in my stash and see if maybe we can come up with something. I think I might have a 2 hp motor I can donate(have to check, it may be a 1.5 hp).
Physics Anonymous Second best option is a DC treadmill motor. A lathe of that size doesn't need a ton of power, so a treadmill that can keep a belt running under a 250 pound human is plenty. With a PWM speed controller you get most of the benefits of the VFD and a 3 phase. And I find at least a couple free treadmills per year without even looking for them. Two have had the venerated MC-60 controller (typical in Icon-made treadmills).
I thought at first glance that thing looked like scrap, but when you pulled that cover off the top and showed em clean oiled up gears in perfect shape I was excited for you!
Love the cat that is cheking in to see if the lathe is any good :P, and thanks for the amazing work you are doing and giving old sturdy things a new life!
The old Colchester lathes were built to last amazing machines sad to see this one looking worst for wear can’t wait for the finished product I’m a new subscriber and I’m working my way through lol the Colchester lathes are great for all kinds of work
I just discovered your channel, as I just bought an old atlas lathe. Great job on the restoration! You definitely inspired me to do the same with mine. All though it was not in nearly as bad of shape as yours.
I have one the same age. Its my main machine in my workshop. Came out of a school so its in better condition than the one in the video. Nice to see it being restored and not thrown away.
Donald Sayers if you think that's good you should see a Colchester Major. The one that was in my engineering college back in the Eighties had a bed about 8 feet long and could turn about seven feet between centres. It was an awesome beast!!
I have the Colchester Master , these Lathes are made to last a lifetime and are high quality when i got mine which is probably 1960 or something i could drill a hole in a pin head before even setting it up
That is amazing timelapse photography !!! I appreciate how painstaking it was to move the camera while you were cleaning and disassembling in time lapse so smoothly.
A very worthy restoration! I've been through many a lathe and would be very happy with a find like that. Parts may be harder to find as compared to a SBL, but it looks pretty complete.
Bruh, that's awesome video editing, video moves, I've been wanting a lathe just like that, now with rusted one, it makes you feel satisfied getting it up top glory!! That's awesome job getting it done! You earned a subscriber!
I'm in the middle of cleaning and restoring a South Bend 6" lathe. it was PACKED with sawdust and metal chips in the gearbox. It will run like a top when completed. A fresh coat of enamel paint will make it shine like new. The spindle, ways, gears, motor, and bearings are all good. It needs a reversible switch though, and a nice chip pan for the bottom would be nice.
Subscribed because I love a good lathe rebuild. I recently saved a 6000 lb. Holbrook lathe from the scrappers torch and went through much the same as you are. One suggestion for removing rust. Straight white vinegar works wonders on steel (and it won't etch like evap-o-rust will). Just make sure you degrease the part before soaking. Use a small brush to clean away the black goop that forms on the surface during the soak. Wash with soap and water afterwards followed by drying and oiling. I took a chunk of rust vaguely shaped like an 8" 3 jaw chuck and made it look nice again. Good luck on your project!
Use electrolysis for the rust removal. It might seem a bit complicated, but it is super simple and does an amazing job. I was astonished with how good my tools came out
Ooohhhh whaaaaa ?!? The perfect find , how do people get so lucky 🍀. Awesome stuff guys !!! The parts not covered looked like they were in better condition than the exposed sections 🧐
I am kind of on the other side of the fence - I have a treadmill motor waiting for a lathe like this! I want to use the motor because it is 2.5 HP and already comes with a speed control, even if it is indicated in miles per hour!!! Best of luck with this lathe!
Nicely produced video, love the music. Hope fully your main bearings are in good shape as thy can be pretty expensive. a manual can be down loaded and parts are available. But I am referring to the UK.
I have cleaned up a lot of machines like this the best for the ways is not abrasives as such. You will be surprised how easy and quick. Use phosphoric acid and a green scotch brite pad. Gently rub on the cast iron, literally before your eyes stuff like the original surface scraping reappears. I would never use or have needed to use power tools or sanding type abrasives on machine shop tools. Trust me im a retired maitenance fitter. Ive done this my whole life. 3 phase motor with inverter. Gives more speed options plus the power of 3 phase on single phase domestic wall socket.
I've always avoided a rusted up Lathe any time I've had a look for one, thinking it'd be beyond saving. Sure, we haven't seen if this'll be a nightmare of backlash, chatter and tolerances when it's put back together yet, but you're making me start to think these old rust mite bitten lathes might just be worth it.
A proper British made lathe, hardened bedways.....As an apprentice I used the Colchester 2000....None of that Chinese muck made from monkey metal. A very worthy restoration for sure. Late 1960s Id say perhaps..?
The classical is at once both fitting (dealing with a finely-crafted machine tool) and a stark contrast to how grimy it is! Damn, but the paint held up surprisingly well!
Not just something you tappity-tap-tap with a hammer and then it works again ;) The time and effort will be worth it, though, and the Bantam will live again! Awesome project, man! Right then...next episode
I have a lathe about that size and just put a single phase 220 and it is fine. I don't recognize the manufacture name but would guess British , don't know but looks like it is a well built (tool room lathe) . It looks like a great find and tons of fun breathing life into it. Looks like you guys know where your going with it .
What was used in the PVC pipe at 6:54, rust remover, PB Blaster? Jug looks like it says drain cleaner?!? Was probably a joke, but they sell only 1 and 3 phase AC motors (ignoring stepper motors, which don't seem like a good choice for a lathe drive motor). The closest to 2 phase is the added starting winding on a single phase motor.
Quality machinery manages to find itself in the scrap heap all the time. Check scrapyards, Facebook marketplace, online sales pages, auctions etc. Remember the amount of work needed on these machines is huge and lengthy. This isn’t such a good restoration but at least it works.
Hi guys coming back to this video 6 years after first watching! Loved this! You guys were one of the first tool repair/rebuild channels I watched. Good job!
I did my apprenticeship in a company on the south coast of England where we manufactured parts for Colchester Lathes as a sub contractor from 1976 to 1981.
We made complete saddle gearboxes, Compound and Top slides, and Tailstocks.
It was a good indentured apprenticeship over 4 years. My father came along to the company to sign the forms showing his commitment to me learning the trade (as was the custom in the old days).
From milling the iron castings, to radial drilling, horizontal boring and multi head special purpose boring machines. To Wickman single spindle bar fed lathes, copy lathes, capstan lathes and cylindrical grinders. To Gearcutting, horizontal and vertical broaching, and induction hardening and a spell in the inspection department!
I ran the gear cutting, broaching, drilling and induction hardening shop at the age of 19 for 2 years until the company's demise and closure.
'The World turns on Colchester', as it says on the side of my old Student
@@garethjones7182 "It all starts with Exide", was the catch phrase of the Exide battery company.
Hey Monty... thanks to you and all the other people that helped turn out these fantastic old lathes and machine tools!!
Learnt to turn on a Bantam in a farm workshop, the moment when you popped the top and it was all clean inside was magic!
I like seeing these restoration vids. There's something very special about older kinda vintage machines that last forever that's so pleasing and satisfying
I work as a PC Tech and I've torn down and rebuilt computers, laptops, tablets, heck I even built my wife her first iPhone from parts that I got off of eBay. Watching this video I would be terrified to try taking something like this apart and then put it back together again. Kudos to you for the start of an amazing restoration job! Cant wait to see how this all turns out!
P.S. Absolutely _love_ the background music you were playing. it seems like so many people want to use some dub-step bass line these days. It was refreshing to hear something that was actually elegant while watching the video. Thank you!
Amazing work on this restoration inside the gearbox was a huge surprise to me. Now your music for this restoration couldn't have been more spot on, giving the feeling it's going to come back to life. You nail this, way beyond my level of knowledge. Great Job!
That lathe will thank you every time you use it, for saving it from the scrap dealer where many machines sadly end up. Good on you guys for having the passion to restore it. Those HARDENED bed ways likely held up well.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to do it very professional. Colchester lathes were a quality piece of kit, beautifully made the cast iron beds used to be left outside for six months to season prior to machining! I have used Colchester lathes throughout my career, you wont be disappointed, well done indeed.
I have been machinery technician for over 45 years that was a nice save Colchester is a very nice lathe my friend has one that is probably 60 + years old still works like a charm certain things that Brits made were bulletproof you have one sitting right there !
Like the piano music, makes one feel part of the journey of resurecting this old machine.
I have a hundred plus year old Drummond lathe that I will be restoring soon and use for small jobs. Its the small bench top model and your video gives me inspiration and confidence in a rust encrusted, old piece of machinery. Thumbs up!
Makes me want to cry seeing this beautiful thing in that shape.
Not only a fascinating rebuild & restore project, someone picked a terrific background music numbar for it. Glad the gods of TH-cam suggested videos brought it up. Looking forward to the full series.
haha, thanks Mekratrig. at least someone appreciates the music =)
Even the cat could see the potential of this project. The gearbox reveal was extremely satisfying!
Every once in a very great while, the TH-cam algorithm throws some solid gold in my suggested videos. They threw me Fort Knox with this one. Liked and subscribed, this is fascinating.
I have no idea how I got here, and I have no machining experience nor am I a shop guy, but as a studying engineer I enjoy seeing all that stuff taken apart and cleaned out!
I bought my 1974 ex-school Bantam 800 for £900 from flea-bay. Cleaned it, inspected and adjusted everything. Drain, clean and new oil in both gearboxes, new motor belt fit, align pulleys, adjust brake switches, align tailstock for true drilling. Good for another 40 years! I run a "Transwave" 1 to 3 phase converter.
I'm not a machinist but loved episode 1. Now I'm in for the series.
Very inspirational video!
My very first metal lathe was given to me by my Grandpa, but he sent it via my uncle, and it was just a box of parts, so I had to go to libraries and try to ask anyone I considered an "Old Timer" for advice. There was internet, but not for me, and things like TH-cam and Vintage Machinery websites certainly did not exist.
Subscribed for sure!
I loved it when you opened the gearbox cover!
I'm sure you'll get her running like new.
Dave
Hi from the UK , just found this vid , excellent project 3 phase is the way fwd !
Just finished an overhaul on my Colchester Bantam which I got for free , saved it from the crusher , yours will be an epic machine tool when it's finished
Cheers
PARTSMADE
That warms the heart to hear Robert. cant wait to actually start making some chips!
I love the music and the camera work. One of the best nine minutes of my life
I would go three phase if you can.
That’s a lovely little lathe. So worth the effort.
I love finding channels like this and watching their subs skyrocket. In at 20k, and I'll watch that hit 1 mill oneday if you keep pushing your production quality like this. The moving timelapses were beautiful.
Three phase with a vfd for speed control(so many benefits) and it gives you three phase power output with single phase input. You can find used motors cheap on eBay and a vfd for a 5 hp motor should do the trick for 2 hp motor(usually double the drive for the motor size if you are going to convert single to three phase). You might want to check out the practical machinist forum as there is a ton of knowledge on the subject over there.
Thanks Kirk, i am thinking VFD is a good way to go, I'm just not sure i need the cool features with it having the gear box and all. it might depend on how much i can find a motor for.
Hmm, let me do some digging in my stash and see if maybe we can come up with something. I think I might have a 2 hp motor I can donate(have to check, it may be a 1.5 hp).
that would be totally bad ass of you!
Physics Anonymous Second best option is a DC treadmill motor. A lathe of that size doesn't need a ton of power, so a treadmill that can keep a belt running under a 250 pound human is plenty. With a PWM speed controller you get most of the benefits of the VFD and a 3 phase. And I find at least a couple free treadmills per year without even looking for them. Two have had the venerated MC-60 controller (typical in Icon-made treadmills).
I use cloths dryers motors for a few things around the shop they are cheap and easy to get but run on 240v
Reminiscing about what this season is all about. This episode had me hit subscribe and the bell.
Just looking at a lathe been sat for 18 years in an open barn. Looks in better shape than yours was. This vid has given me inspiration to get it.
I think I got second-hand exhaustion from watching all that work so far! This is pretty amazing.
That old lathe is a long way from home, did my apprentice on Colchester Lathes, lovely machines.
Getting an old Lathe next week... This will be me ♥️
KEEP IT CLASSICAL
I always enjoy listening to classical tunes. 100% of the time is agreeable to me as well
Really lucked out on that gear box! Looks almost brand new! Also, excellent knolling towards the end there. Tom Sachs an co. would be proud.
I thought at first glance that thing looked like scrap, but when you pulled that cover off the top and showed em clean oiled up gears in perfect shape I was excited for you!
I love the timelapse slider shots. Awesome.
Oh man, I'd kill for a project like that! Jealous! Keep them coming!
Right... I have an 12" Atlas that needs love. I'm inspired now. I have to say watching that old beast get "born again" brought a tear to my eye...
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Can you blur out the vise grips, channel locks, screwdriver, and claw hammer action? I'm trying to keep my dinner down.
Wes Johnson Because it was being treated so well before these guys got to it.
How do you feel about some hot 'wearing gloves using the drill press' action?
Wes Johnson.
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Button it...thats the best part Dude
Wes Johnson thank you. I almost watched this.
Love the cat that is cheking in to see if the lathe is any good :P, and thanks for the amazing work you are doing and giving old sturdy things a new life!
Thanks Dude! yeah i think the cat knew about as much as i did about lathes at the time.
The old Colchester lathes were built to last amazing machines sad to see this one looking worst for wear can’t wait for the finished product I’m a new subscriber and I’m working my way through lol the Colchester lathes are great for all kinds of work
Seeing this in my subscription box made me happy, awesome project, can't wait to see more!
Heck yeah man... That's a ton of work right there! I just finished my restoration too, but it wasn't quite as filthy as yours!
I just discovered your channel, as I just bought an old atlas lathe. Great job on the restoration! You definitely inspired me to do the same with mine. All though it was not in nearly as bad of shape as yours.
@@benjaminshiflett8066 Awesome! Good luck with yours!
I can't believe the progress from what you started with, awesome job!
I have one the same age. Its my main machine in my workshop.
Came out of a school so its in better condition than the one in the video.
Nice to see it being restored and not thrown away.
One of the best lathes ever.
Donald Sayers if you think that's good you should see a Colchester Major. The one that was in my engineering college back in the Eighties had a bed about 8 feet long and could turn about seven feet between centres. It was an awesome beast!!
I have the Colchester Master , these Lathes are made to last a lifetime and are high quality
when i got mine which is probably 1960 or something i could drill a hole in a pin head
before even setting it up
Really appreciate the beautiful music... Shows you guys have nice souls
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I had that exact car. I miss it every day. I loved that thing so much.
99vr4 ftw!
like when old stuffs not get trough away. beeing taking care off. good job lads!
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Exclamation-Point, Exclamation-Point, Exclamation-Point. That was great fun from this end.
Time lapse panning was a very nice touch. I’d personally go with a 3 phase motor, especially if you will end up getting a VFD anyway.
That is amazing timelapse photography !!!
I appreciate how painstaking it was to move the camera while you were cleaning and disassembling in time lapse so smoothly.
P.A pardon me > its all rust; the mill scale never left the mill.
A very worthy restoration! I've been through many a lathe and would be very happy with a find like that. Parts may be harder to find as compared to a SBL, but it looks pretty complete.
no mill scale sorry mate. just rust
Bruh, that's awesome video editing, video moves, I've been wanting a lathe just like that, now with rusted one, it makes you feel satisfied getting it up top glory!! That's awesome job getting it done! You earned a subscriber!
I just love the cat! “What’s this in the garage?”
“Must look at the back of it.”
They are so nosey!
And such a great colour!
I'm in the middle of cleaning and restoring a South Bend 6" lathe. it was PACKED with sawdust and metal chips in the gearbox. It will run like a top when completed. A fresh coat of enamel paint will make it shine like new. The spindle, ways, gears, motor, and bearings are all good. It needs a reversible switch though, and a nice chip pan for the bottom would be nice.
Subscribed because I love a good lathe rebuild. I recently saved a 6000 lb. Holbrook lathe from the scrappers torch and went through much the same as you are. One suggestion for removing rust. Straight white vinegar works wonders on steel (and it won't etch like evap-o-rust will). Just make sure you degrease the part before soaking. Use a small brush to clean away the black goop that forms on the surface during the soak. Wash with soap and water afterwards followed by drying and oiling. I took a chunk of rust vaguely shaped like an 8" 3 jaw chuck and made it look nice again. Good luck on your project!
that is one sweet find. The gearbox was amazing looking. You got yourself a great deal!!!! And it even looked fun restoring it :)
I love how popular British lathes are in the USA.
Great way to clean up the leadscrew - a plastic pipe full of acid - good thinking!
Beautiful work! They don't make them like hey used to
They don't, but some still do. A lathe not made in the far east does tend to cost about what a new car might these days.
What a project! Will be awesome when its done.
Beautiful work you guys! I really enjoyed watching the care you took to bring this back to life..
Dry Ice bead blasting would remove all that rust without wearing away the way beds and creating issues down the track.
Well done fellas, really enjoyed it
I enjoy watching this video .. I bought old lathe and do the same job now
Use electrolysis for the rust removal. It might seem a bit complicated, but it is super simple and does an amazing job. I was astonished with how good my tools came out
Ooohhhh whaaaaa ?!? The perfect find , how do people get so lucky 🍀.
Awesome stuff guys !!!
The parts not covered looked like they were in better condition than the exposed sections
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it was made 30 miles from where I live, factory is housing estate now:(
I was born and raised in Colchester, and the father of my best friend at school worked for the lathe company
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We had one at school. Awesome machine.
Ahh the Colchester Lathe company down in the Hythe....
Well @3:37 there's only one word to say... Colchester! These lathes are an investment to pass on from generation to generation
Wow a Colchester bantam ! Use British made some great lathes ! There's on of those in my shed lol !
I thought Colchester was an American lathe?
OK... 5 seconds in you said " P B Blaster" and I instantly subscribed. I'm gonna go back and watch the rest of this one.
Great production quality! You got all the camera angles right and the time lapses look good.
I am kind of on the other side of the fence - I have a treadmill motor waiting for a lathe like this! I want to use the motor because it is 2.5 HP and already comes with a speed control, even if it is indicated in miles per hour!!! Best of luck with this lathe!
Nicely produced video, love the music. Hope fully your main bearings are in good shape as thy can be pretty expensive. a manual can be down loaded and parts are available. But I am referring to the UK.
Упорство и труд - всё перетрут !
Hey man it's a excellent lathe machine. thanks.
Nice little Bantam..... very nice
I find it weird that I had the urge to rewatch this video today of all days.
I have cleaned up a lot of machines like this the best for the ways is not abrasives as such.
You will be surprised how easy and quick.
Use phosphoric acid and a green scotch brite pad.
Gently rub on the cast iron, literally before your eyes stuff like the original surface scraping reappears.
I would never use or have needed to use power tools or sanding type abrasives on machine shop tools.
Trust me im a retired maitenance fitter. Ive done this my whole life.
3 phase motor with inverter.
Gives more speed options plus the power of 3 phase on single phase domestic wall socket.
Brilliant clean up!!!!
lovely little lathe!
This is a beauty! What a find!
I've always avoided a rusted up Lathe any time I've had a look for one, thinking it'd be beyond saving. Sure, we haven't seen if this'll be a nightmare of backlash, chatter and tolerances when it's put back together yet, but you're making me start to think these old rust mite bitten lathes might just be worth it.
I actually clapped at 03:35......and resumed breathing. Nice job.
please assemble it without the vice grips and pump pliers... unless you harvest a motor off a pump
Yeah, that was fucking torture seeing that.
Like the Lockheed Martin t-shirt! I have a substantial Lockheed Martin wardrobe as well.
A proper British made lathe, hardened bedways.....As an apprentice I used the Colchester 2000....None of that Chinese muck made from monkey metal. A very worthy restoration for sure. Late 1960s Id say perhaps..?
Great video. What solvents did you use? thanks.
Been down this road many times. Great score.
Great photo work... love the speed up and pan...
The classical is at once both fitting (dealing with a finely-crafted machine tool) and a stark contrast to how grimy it is! Damn, but the paint held up surprisingly well!
Not just something you tappity-tap-tap with a hammer and then it works again ;)
The time and effort will be worth it, though, and the Bantam will live again! Awesome project, man!
Right then...next episode
Well done! enjoyed the video so much
Subscribed. Great work I picked up an old delta Rockwell 7v bandsaw in similar condition but have not done this thorough of a restore amazing job
I have a lathe about that size and just put a single phase 220 and it is fine. I don't recognize the manufacture name but would guess British , don't know but looks like it is a well built (tool room lathe) . It looks like a great find and tons of fun breathing life into it. Looks like you guys know where your going with it .
Amazing project! Just found your channel and spent my Saturday morning watching this series. Totally hooked!
What was used in the PVC pipe at 6:54, rust remover, PB Blaster? Jug looks like it says drain cleaner?!?
Was probably a joke, but they sell only 1 and 3 phase AC motors (ignoring stepper motors, which don't seem like a good choice for a lathe drive motor). The closest to 2 phase is the added starting winding on a single phase motor.
Nice job so far.
Really happy I got this in my recommended.
hard work and good restoration of this machine
Wow..
How old that machine bro
razak othman between 1963-75. I’d guess earlier though as it has the imperial thread count dial on the apron.
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Older than me bro...
But still can running..strong machine.
Please tell me if there is any others machine want to scrap..maybe i can buy it
Quality machinery manages to find itself in the scrap heap all the time. Check scrapyards, Facebook marketplace, online sales pages, auctions etc. Remember the amount of work needed on these machines is huge and lengthy. This isn’t such a good restoration but at least it works.
Excellent video, well done