F/S. Rockford Economy Lathe

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jljim

Cast Iron

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Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• Oct 23, 2017

• #1

14x36 Rockford Economy Lathe. Flat belt driven with a Drive All 4 speed conversion. 3 jaw chuck, missing the jaws, grease zerks where the oil cups should be. Spindle bearings seem tight, ways are pretty good, cross slide screw backlash isn't too bad. Has a steady rest and faceplate, lantern style tool post. The only thing I know that's bad is the back gear needs some dental work, a couple broken teeth. Heavy layer of oily grime covers the whole machine, I've had it stored for nearly 10 years. It had a twin brother with a little more swing over the ways, cut into pieces before I got there...250.00 loaded on your trailor ?

 

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Pearsoncrprj

Plastic

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Nov 19, 2017

• Nov 20, 2017

• #2

Quick question, do you still have the Rockford lathe? I am interested, Craig.

 

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jljim

Cast Iron

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Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• Nov 20, 2017

• #3

Yes I do, it will be here till I find a home for it or my kids junk it.... Long drive from Arizona though. Jim

 

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Pearsoncrprj

Plastic

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Nov 19, 2017

• Nov 21, 2017

• #4

Hi Jim, you are right, yes it is a long way, I am working on a plan now. I really don’t think you would still had it. I actually am in the process of restoring the model before this one, putting it in the 1907-1920 range from what I can find. When I got this one, I thought it was the one you have. Bought mine in an auction from bad photos in a dimly lit barn. Working on that plan, let you know when I have it. Thanks Craig

 

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SouthBendModel34

Diamond

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Feb 4, 2004

Location

Metuchen, NJ, USA

• Nov 22, 2017

• #5

Serial Number May Help in Determining the Model

Please post the Serial Number. It might aid in determining whether or not parts from this lathe will match the intended recipient lathe.

If it doesn't match Pearsoncrprj's lathe, then posting the serial number may make it more appealing to someone else.

John Ruth

 

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jljim

Cast Iron

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Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• Nov 27, 2017

• #6

As requested the serial # H. 1404 Someone mentioned to me that the H might be the inspector's stamp ? My serial number book only goes back to 1940, this number dosen't look anything like the 40's and up. There is some nice information and pictures on Tony's web site for Rockford lathes of this vintage. Jim

 

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jljim

Cast Iron

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Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• May 27, 2018

• #7

The Rockford is still waiting for a new home. Make an offer if you have any interest. Thanks, Jim

 

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jljim

Cast Iron

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Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• Oct 14, 2018

• #8

The antique Rockford lathe is still looking for a home. Free forklift loading.

 

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jljim

Cast Iron

Joined

Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• Nov 5, 2018

• #9

Anybody want this lathe for free ?

 

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jljim

Cast Iron

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Jul 24, 2004

Location

Northwest Ohio

• Nov 11, 2018

• #10

The Rockford lathe has a new home and a bright future