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October 2008 - Chapter 72 Meeting

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.


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