Identifying LeBlond Lathe from Serial Number

[KTMer]

I'm looking at a used prob 1970s vintage LeBlond lathe. The owner does not know much about it. He did pass along the serial number. Is there a website that can reference the serial number to the machine specs?

 

[KTMer]

Answered my own question. Called LeBlond and they said it's a 15 x 30" Regal

 

[KTMer]

One more question
Does anyone know of a LeBlond lathe group on Yahoo or Facebook or the like?

 

[ramsay1]

One more question
Does anyone know of a LeBlond lathe group on Yahoo or Facebook or the like?

I think there is still one on Yahoo; as I still get emails from them... I own a 1941 fifteen inch trainer.. Cheers; Ramsay 1

 

[KTMer]

Thanks Ramsay
Do you have a link?
I'm having a hard time finding it

 

[KTMer]

Answered my own question again
Looks like Yahoo closed their Groups service a few years ago but the LeBlond Group was moved to [email protected] | Home

Question- I like the idea of Servo Shift but these machines appear to be more complicated
Is the convenience worth the added complication or should I look for a manual model?

 

[moonlight machine]

Answered my own question again
Looks like Yahoo closed their Groups service a few years ago but the LeBlond Group was moved to [email protected] | Home

Question- I like the idea of Servo Shift but these machines appear to be more complicated
Is the convenience worth the added complication or should I look for a manual model?

Definitely worth it, I love mine, the clunky old Wacheon at work makes me wish it was a Le Blond. Lead screw reverse on the carriage is a great feature.

 

[KTMer]

Thank you Moonlight
Which LeBlond lathe do you have?

 

[ramsay1]

Answered my own question again
Looks like Yahoo closed their Groups service a few years ago but the LeBlond Group was moved to [email protected] | Home

Question- I like the idea of Servo Shift but these machines appear to be more complicated
Is the convenience worth the added complication or should I look for a manual model?

Thanks for the info... I had KTMilwaukee for a long time on yahoo.. It was nice t be able to share files, pics, etc, but yahoo crapped out and I could not even get into my own group.. Since then, I, and others have gone to Vintagemachinery.org and shared much info.. Still like to share LeBlond info on the group though.. Cheers; Ramsay 1

 

[KTMer]

Thanks Ramsay
Agree- VM is an amazing resource