Enterprise 10 Mysore Kirloskar questions

kilohertz · Sep 26, 2018

Hi guys,

I have found an Enterprise 10 x 24 lathe, it's something that should fit in our small shop until we build the new shop, but I have only been able to find a few threads about this company, and can find no documentation at all on it. I found a few people who said they have manuals scanned and I have PM'd them, but some haven't been active for a few years...and no replies.

I have found it is made in India, the larger lathes seem to get favorable comments, but they are the monsters...wondering how these little lathes are for quality? I imagine parts are no longer available so hopefully this one is in good shape. Heard they may have used cast gears and have read they may be of questionable quality. This machine is almost a 2 day drive away so I would like to know as much about it as possible before making a commitment.

So, anyone with experience with these, or have documentation you could email me?

Please and thanks.

Cheers

john.k · Sep 26, 2018

Sounds about the same size as those crappy Indian made Atlas lathes.....which aint allowed to be mentioned here.

HuFlungDung · Sep 27, 2018

I started out with that brand of lathe. I think maybe it was 12 or 13" swing. It was fairly heavy and had the inch/metric thread capability with the change gears. That got old quick, changing those end gears for imperial and metric threads. When you're trying to be a profitable business, you grow to hate time wasters like that. I thought the lathe was fairly heavily built for its size. Never broke anything on it so never needed parts. I just outgrew it in a couple of years and went for the 19" Summit (they were good lathes back in the 80's). By then I knew what I wanted, and that 4" spindle hole and inch/metric at the flip of a lever.....that was wonderful.

kenton · Sep 27, 2018

I recently purchased a 15x40 Enterprise Mysore Kirloskar for my personal home shop. I purchased it because it had inch and metric threading and lots of goodies to go with it. I haven't used it much yet but have been pleased with it on a few small projects. I found a paperback users manual on amazon for it that has been informative.

kilohertz · Sep 27, 2018

Thanks guys appreciate the hands-on feedback about the machine. I just received a copy of the manual in PDF from the Canadian distributor a little difficult to read but certainly has all the information I needed. It looks like a pretty good machine, just need to figure out a fair price. Asking is $1000. Thanks

kilohertz · Sep 28, 2018

Well shoot, he sold it for full asking price today..the search continues.

Thanks for the info though, always appreciated.

Cheers

partsproduction · Sep 29, 2018

Too bad there was no photo of it. There's an Enterprise in a truck shop here, a simple belt drive lathe, heavy enough. But a 1024 I've never seen.

kilohertz · Sep 30, 2018

I found some pictures of it in an old ad. Here they are to complete the story.

Cheers

partsproduction · Sep 30, 2018

It's as I thought, looking very much like a Jet 1024, and not looking much related to the Enterprise lathes I've seen. Of course Jet is just an importer and many dozens of manufacturers in Taiwan made lathes just like this in the 80's, so I wonder if it was rebranded.

Sammckay · May 27, 2019

im looking at one of these at the moment. so was it decided if there worth getting because i cant really find anything that says whether or not its worth buying? Im not a machinist and this would be the first lathe iv owned and im having a hard time finding info. any help would be greatly appreciated. here are some pictures of the one im looking at.

john.k · May 27, 2019

I expect you know the story of the maker......the lathes are OK ......like any lathe,a thorough inspection is essential before buying,unless the price is a giveaway......and make sure you get the accessories .......2 x chucks 3&4 jaw,Ix faceplate,1x catchplate,1x travelling steady,1x fixed 3 point steady......preferably all the bits and pieces being used with the lathe,especilly a collet chuck and collets..............its just another Asian lathe,so not worth any premium for brand name.

john.k · May 27, 2019

I see its a college lathe...so be sure the little angels haven nicked half the bits for souvineers......Or to sell.

Sammckay · May 27, 2019

this is a photo of some of the stuff he is selling with the lathe.

he says 'Three and four jaw chucks face plate and assorted bits and pieces'

ripperj · May 27, 2019

Looks like the steady and follower rests are there, that’s good, they can be hard to find . If it works, go for it

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Sammckay · Jun 2, 2019

so i decided to take the chance on it and it seems to have paid off, the lathe is in great condition and i havent found anything wrong with it at this point. if some one has the manual for this lathe i would greatly appreciate it.

kilohertz · Jun 2, 2019

Sammckay said:
so i decided to take the chance on it and it seems to have paid off, the lathe is in great condition and i havent found anything wrong with it at this point. if some one has the manual for this lathe i would greatly appreciate it.

Great! keep us posted on your progress with it. I am pretty sure these were made in India, not Asia and from what I found they were under rated and actually are quite well built.

I have the manual, PM me your email and I'll send it along.

Cheers

Sammckay · Jun 3, 2019

i have PMed you.

Dball213 · Oct 30, 2019

kilohertz said:
Great! keep us posted on your progress with it. I am pretty sure these were made in India, not Asia and from what I found they were under rated and actually are quite well built.

I have the manual, PM me your email and I'll send it along.

Cheers

Can you send me a manual Enterprise mk 2 flat belt driven I think 13 x 40 lathe
Thank you

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