Recent content by StephenAnthony

Thank You ..sorry i havent responded sooner but My Mother is in hospital . I bought a motor from W.Hargreaves in Preston & am going to set it up when time allows .

Later Today I shall take pictures & measurements . The motor is not attached to the lathe but connects by a belt so there are no dimension issues as there is adequate space on the bench ? Regards, Steve ..

Thank You , Unfortunately the data plate has always been missing from the old motor and I never knew its HP rating ?

Thank You very much Sir ...I live in Leyland ! Will try to get to Worden Park shortly .

The motor used to drive My "Portass Model S" has recently burnt out in a dramatic fashion .. As a novice I am wondering if experienced Members may be able to suggest an alternative motor I could purchase please ? This would need to be single phase 240 Volts . My aim is to turn fork bushes ...

Hello members , I am a new member and a complete novice in lathe work . I am searching for either help in finding spares for the above ..particularly a headstock bearing housing as one of Mine has cracked at some stage & has been repaired by welding ? Alternatively is there Anyone Who could...

I have been searching for a site such as this for some time , basically to educate Myself on the use of My very old "Bonds Maximus" ("Portass) lathe . At the moment the lathe is in need of restoration & repair which is outside My experience but I am keen to learn . Very Best Wishes to all...