Leblond Regal Lathe - Can't identify the model

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alistair_pollard

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• Apr 25, 2020

• #1

Hi,

I hope I have posted in the right area. I live in the UK. I have been clearing out a barn on our farm and stumbled accross this lathe (I have attached photos). I know very little about lathes and I'm having trouble identifying the model. I intend to put it on ebay as I will never use it and I need the space.

As you can see the condition is rough at best! I can see that it's a leblond regal lathe and it has the number 13. Digging around online it looks like it's from the 1940s. Other than that I haven't been able to identify the particular model.

If anyone can point me in the direction of what model it is, I would be very grateful.

Many thanks!

 

gbent

Diamond

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Kansas

• Apr 25, 2020

• #2

Looks like a 13in round head. The serial number is on the right end of the bed, between the front ways.

 

johnoder

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Houston, TX USA

• Apr 25, 2020

• #3

Pair of somewhat related pubs on VM

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2102/6811.pdf

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2102/6810.pdf

 

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alistair_pollard

Plastic

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• Apr 26, 2020

• #4

Guys, that is excellent, most helpful!

In your opinion what would it be worth to sell on ebay. It's very rough around the edges but as I understand from my dad it should be working.

Thanks

Al

 

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Tyrone Shoelaces

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Manchester, England

• Apr 26, 2020

• #5

There isn't the same demand for obsolete US machinery in the UK as there is in the USA. If you're in industry that's just scrap iron and if you're a home shop guy it's not a " Myford " or another make of small British lathe. If you're really lucky you might be able to get somebody to take it off you hands for the scrap value.

Regards Tyrone.

 

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garyphansen

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• Apr 26, 2020

• #6

I sold one in running condition for $500 in the U.S. a few years ago.

 

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alistair_pollard

Plastic

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• Apr 27, 2020

• #7

That's really useful to know. I didn't know what I should list it for on ebay. I'll put it on at 99p and hope for the best!

I appreciate your help.

 

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alistair_pollard

Plastic

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• May 12, 2020

• #8

Just to feedback, I sold the lathe on ebay for £405, I suspect with a bit of luck it may have gone for more as there were 85 people watching it! It shows that they are obviously pretty popular in the UK. I got more money than scrap, but most importantly I didn't have to clear it myself!

Many thanks for your help

Al

 

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Tyrone Shoelaces

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Manchester, England

• May 13, 2020

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alistair_pollard said:

Just to feedback, I sold the lathe on ebay for £405, I suspect with a bit of luck it may have gone for more as there were 85 people watching it! It shows that they are obviously pretty popular in the UK. I got more money than scrap, but most importantly I didn't have to clear it myself!

Many thanks for your help

Al

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I'm amazed, you did very well there. Maybe the lockdown has created an interest in home machining that wasn't really there before. Guys with time on their hands on furlough and thinking they've got the time to refurbish a lathe now. I'm finding I'm wishing I had a little home shop for the first time since I retired.

Regards Tyrone.

 

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Limy Sami

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Norfolk, UK

• May 13, 2020

• #10

+another on good price

Also FYI http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2102/17105.pdf