This lathe was purchased from a gunsmith who had just upgraded. I believe he was chasing tenths but he said this lathe treated him very well for a number of years. Loads of tooling came with this lathe and it's been sitting in my garage for 3+ years relatively unused.
There is a guy who is a Sheldon lathe encyclopedia on the Sheldon yahoo groups. I believe he worked at the Sheldon factory. I sent him the stamp/pictures of the lathe and he told me:
The lathe was built on government contract, it has all the bells and whistles such as thread chasing dial, thread cutting stops, a spindle nose protector, 5c collet handwheel and nose adapter. The spindle bearings are the newer taper roller type.
It has the often sought after taper attachment, live and dead centers, 3 and 4 jaw chucks, lathe dogs, faceplates, etc. The bed is in very good condition by my estimation, a couple dings but it's been well-cared for throughout it's life. If you'd like different pictures, please let me know.
Single phase motor with forward/reverse and work lamp attached.
Located in St. Louis, MO
$2000
There is a guy who is a Sheldon lathe encyclopedia on the Sheldon yahoo groups. I believe he worked at the Sheldon factory. I sent him the stamp/pictures of the lathe and he told me:
The lathe was built on government contract, it has all the bells and whistles such as thread chasing dial, thread cutting stops, a spindle nose protector, 5c collet handwheel and nose adapter. The spindle bearings are the newer taper roller type.
It has the often sought after taper attachment, live and dead centers, 3 and 4 jaw chucks, lathe dogs, faceplates, etc. The bed is in very good condition by my estimation, a couple dings but it's been well-cared for throughout it's life. If you'd like different pictures, please let me know.
Single phase motor with forward/reverse and work lamp attached.
Located in St. Louis, MO
$2000
