First time post here, but I have using this form for research for some time. I have just acquired a 16" x 8' Carroll Jamieson GH Lathe and will undoubtedly be looking for info as I delve into its use and setup. Restoration may be in the future, but for now it may work well without it.
From some of the CJ bulletins I have found online, it appears to be a Geared Head Engine Lathe, 1956 vintage. It does have what appears to be original oil pan/chip tray with an integrated coolant pump, as well as a LO spindle. The right hand leg is the enclosed cabinet type. It appears that this level of lathe became the Master Turn a few years later. Lantern tool post and 3-jaw chuck were the only included tooling. I do not have access to 3-phase power, so will be incorporating a VFD to handle the electrical need. Will need to get a 4 jaw in the future, as well as a modern tool post and tailstock live center. Seems like the more expensive lathes with included tooling may be a better deal after all!
The serial number is 5637. I have searched for the Serial Number Reference Book to no avail, so I have not been able to glean any other details. If anyone with access to the reference book could provide additional details, that would be great. I will post photos soon!
This lathe was purchased primarily to assist in an automotive restoration project, so I plan on turning some tapered material. Many ways to skin a cat, but would like to utilize a taper attachment to do so. I have not seen any for sale and would consider myself extremely lucky if I ever found one, so I may look into fabricating my own. Would like to see if another member who has one would be willing to provide dimensions (these would need to be very extensive!).
I have noted that there is a Yahoo group for Carroll Jamieson lathes, but I have not had success signing up for it so far.
That's all for now. I look forward to your replies.
From some of the CJ bulletins I have found online, it appears to be a Geared Head Engine Lathe, 1956 vintage. It does have what appears to be original oil pan/chip tray with an integrated coolant pump, as well as a LO spindle. The right hand leg is the enclosed cabinet type. It appears that this level of lathe became the Master Turn a few years later. Lantern tool post and 3-jaw chuck were the only included tooling. I do not have access to 3-phase power, so will be incorporating a VFD to handle the electrical need. Will need to get a 4 jaw in the future, as well as a modern tool post and tailstock live center. Seems like the more expensive lathes with included tooling may be a better deal after all!
The serial number is 5637. I have searched for the Serial Number Reference Book to no avail, so I have not been able to glean any other details. If anyone with access to the reference book could provide additional details, that would be great. I will post photos soon!
This lathe was purchased primarily to assist in an automotive restoration project, so I plan on turning some tapered material. Many ways to skin a cat, but would like to utilize a taper attachment to do so. I have not seen any for sale and would consider myself extremely lucky if I ever found one, so I may look into fabricating my own. Would like to see if another member who has one would be willing to provide dimensions (these would need to be very extensive!).
I have noted that there is a Yahoo group for Carroll Jamieson lathes, but I have not had success signing up for it so far.
That's all for now. I look forward to your replies.
