Drummond m type lathe manual

In Drummond again improved their smallest lathe and renamed it the M-Type, though this particular version, to be altered again for the season, was to have the shortest run of any model (save perhaps the original model produced in and first modified in ). The aim of the new alterations was to improved rigidity and resistance to tool chatter and the main changes focus on the . It was during this conflict, in , when an agency of the Ministry of Supply, the Machine Tool Control Board (a body responsible for all the nation's engineering production), decided that Drummond should concentrate on production of their "Maximat" multi-tool lathe (introduced in ) and require Myfords to take over manufacture of the "M-Type", a long-established design that had been adopted some years . Drummond/Myford M-Type lathe. There never was a proper "handbook" for the Myford/Drummond M-Series of lathes, but we can supply four Sales Accessories Catalogues (that include the essential headstock bearing adjustment instructions) - these representing everything published about the lathe presented as a high-quality, bound print.

The DRUMMOND 4-in. Model Makers' Lathe Drummond designed this lathe to meet the wants of Model Makers and others who required a tool capable of very varied and accurate work. In general design this lathe follows somewhat on the lines of the watch and clockmaker's precision lathe type, but is of much heavier construction. a Drummond M-Type. Mine was build in and is serial number J I am looking for any information on it so that I know what bits to lubricate and what to lubricate it with. I see that Tee Publishing have some info for the Drummond M-Type and wondered whether that would be useful on a Myford M-Type? - Unfortunately Tee are not sure themselves. The Drummond 4in. Lathe. Before the Myford ML 7 sprang to prominence during the late s and early 50s, the model engineer's lathe of choice for many years had been the Drummond 4", 'A' Type, Cylindrical Bed Lathe, many of which remain in use today. Intended for use by model makers and apprentices in particular, the cylindrical bed.

Drummond Bros. 3 1/2" M type. Just bought this today, owner said he was going to scrap it soon if he hadn't found a buyer. Unfortunately most of the gears have been lost and there seems to be zero support for these lathes on ebay. I just love the cantilever base and wooden knobs on the hand wheels. Over all it looks to be in pretty good shape. Looking for a tool holder for my Drummond "M" type 3 1/2 inch lathe either the single pinch bolt type or the 4 way square type anyone want to sell please contact me. Thanks. Andy. Michael Gilligan: 29/12/ forum posts photos. Drummond/Myford M-Type lathe. There never was a proper "handbook" for the Myford/Drummond M-Series of lathes, but we can supply four Sales Accessories Catalogues (that include the essential headstock bearing adjustment instructions) - these representing everything published about the lathe presented as a high-quality, bound print.