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Sampsur

Plastic
Joined
Apr 22, 2020
Hey everyone was wondering if anybody could help me find some info on this old hendey I picked up. It's a 14x30 12-speed serial number 32252. Any info is greatly appreciated.
 

johnoder

Diamond
Joined
Jul 16, 2004
Location
Houston, TX USA
Hey everyone was wondering if anybody could help me find some info on this old hendey I picked up. It's a 14x30 12-speed serial number 32252. Any info is greatly appreciated.

"manual" from those days

http://pounceatron.dreamhosters.com/docs/hendey/1940-Hendey-Op-Man.pdf

have fun

My old write-up on their lead screw reverse system - starts at Post #17

Hendey lathe "emergency"!

One of the several how-to threads on posting photos

https://www.practicalmachinist.com/...res-south-bend-forum-372508/?highlight=photos

jo
 

Sampsur

Plastic
Joined
Apr 22, 2020
Thanks alot John , don't know if hendeyman is still active, he usually has the lowdown on theses machines. That first link was inactive btw. Thanks

Sam
 

hendeyman

Stainless
Joined
Nov 18, 2005
Location
elfrida arizona usa
Sampsur:

Hendey Lathe No. 32252, a 14 x 30, 12 speed, Geared Head model was completed on December 5, 1941. The following information was taken from the original Order Form Any information in parenthesis is my addendum.

Date Ordered: August 16, 1941
Date Started: August 21, 1941
Sold to: J. H. Ryder Machinery Company, Ltd., 55 York Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hendey Selling Agent)
Shipped to: Above, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Via: Freight
Wanted: 12 Weeks
Marks: General Export License GDC-1
Description: 14" x 30" - 12 Speed Geared Head Lathe CR (Compound Rest) - To swing 16-1/2"
Oil Pan
Regular Equipment (as shown in catalog)
Timken roller Bearings on Main Spindle - Multiple Spline shafts
Taper Spindle Nose
Spindle Speeds - 18 to 539 R.P.M.
High Speed Reversing Mechanism
FURNISH ROUND JAW NEW STYLE CENTER REST ON THIS LATHE instead of regular flat jaw center rest
Taper Attachment
Arranged for vee belt connected motor drive with motor in cabinet leg
Customer will fit motor, 3HP, 550 volts, 3 phase, 25 cycles, 1500 RPM, NEMA frame 254; together with control

There are still a few Patterns, Castings and Repair Parts left in inventory for this lathe. All of the original drawings are still in
the files, so parts can be made if required. Because this lathe was sold through a Selling Agent, I can't tell you the name of the original owner.

Hendeyman
 








 
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