The main topic of the meeting was lathes, and many members brought along some extremely nice examples covering a wide range of different types. Several watchmakers lathes were exhibited, along with small "utility" lathes that are suitable for a wide range of small jobs.
The presentation was given by Doug Minty and Rien Touw, and Doug also used a camera attached to the video projector for some individual descriptions of the lathes being shown.
 Lindsay shows David Churchill's restored ships clock. |
 David provided us with the details of what needed to be done to bring it back to life. |
 Rien show us the latest library acquisitions. |
 Rod Elliott covered the letter "P" for the A-Z of horology. |
 One of the Boley lathes exhibited. |
 Another Boley, in excellent condition. |
 An Emco Compact 5, with milling/drilling attachment. |
 An early EMCO Unimat SL. |
 A very nice and beautifully presented Hardinge lathe and accessories. |
 Lanco (Lane Cove Engineering) watchmakers lathe and collets. Australian Made. |
 Another superbly presented lathe. |
 Collection of lathe books - Boley, Mosely and Hardinge. |
 Magnificent Lorch lathe - love the addition of the dial gauge! |
 Lathe using a Singer sewing machine motor. |
 An Emco Unimat 3, with a sample of the available attachments. |
 It's very easy to spend more on the "extras" than the lathe itself. |
 Just some of the vast range of collets and attachments that are needed for precision work. |
 Doug presenting his talk on lathes and their history. |
 He also took us on a video guided tour of the exhibits. |
 Members looking at the displays, trying not to drool on the exhibits  |
 Collets, faceplates and other essential accessories. |
 Very comprehensive set of collet chucks and other accessories. |
 One of Lindsay's Bulle clocks. A fairly traditional dome style. |
 This unique Bulle advertising clock is illuminated by low voltage LED lamps. Very eye-catching. |
 Naturally, afternoon tea is always enjoyed by all. |