Lathe identification help

[Robert Johnston]

Hi folks,

I have a lathe which was previous used in a school. It weights an absolute tonne.

Does anyone know the make/model? It looks kind of like a Union but there are no plates or markers so perhaps a cheaper version?

It has an integrated sanding wheel.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

Bob

 

[alex robinson]

Looks like a jubilee

 

[niall Y]

Looks like a Union Jubilee if so will have a no 1 Morse taper in head and tailstock.

 

[Robert Johnston]

Thanks guys. That's great. Much appreciated.

 

[Robert Johnston]

Ok so I don't really know my way around a lathe. Is the Morse taper size the measurement on the attached picture?

If so then it's 24mm so I'm guessing it's a no. 3 Morse taper.

Where does that leave the Union Jubilee theory?

 

[graham88]

Ok so I don't really know my way around a lathe. Is the Morse taper size the measurement on the attached picture?

If so then it's 24mm so I'm guessing it's a no. 3 Morse taper.

Where does that leave the Union Jubilee theory?

Advanced the tailstock more, that hole will be housing the actual MT attachment point. Based on the size of things around it I'd suggest 1MT is actually about right.

 

[Chisteve]

Definitely a Jubilee - I’ve had one it’s MT1 as noted turn the tail stock out a bit and knock the centre out

 

[Trextr7monkey]

Should be a serial number stamped on right hand end if the bed which will allow you to find out when it was made. Very useful machine will run all day. Lots of info on Tiny Griffiths lathes uk site. There’s an owners group on facebook too.