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Colchester Bantam Mk1 Lathe
Specs
| Model | Condor 20 |
| Chuck mounting | D1-3 camlock |
| Spindle taper | 4MT |
| Tailstock taper | 3MT |
| Leadscrew | 6mm pitch |
| Toolpost | Dickson T1 |
Accessories
| Photo | Name | Notes | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 3-jaw chuck | Standard for normal work | Mounted on the lathe |
 | 4-jaw chuck | Chuck for oddly-shaped material and/or work requiring accurate concentricity | TBD |
 | Key for 3-jaw chuck | Behind the headstock | |
 | Key for camlock operation | Used to operate the camlock mechanism to mount/unmount chucks | Behind the headstock |
 | Tailstock tools | Various tools that mount in the tailstock | On the chip tray to the right of the lathe bed |
 | Large drill chuck & key | Tailstock tool storage | |
 | Medium drill chuck | Tailstock tool storage | |
 | Small drill chuck & key | Tailstock tool storage | |
 | Keyless drill chuck | Tailstock tool storage | |
 | Live centre | Live centre for supporting long workpieces or turning between centres | Tailstock tool storage |
Log
- 2016-10-26 - Lathe delivered
- 2016-10-31 - Spindle oil changed (~3L) & gearbox oil filled (~1.5L). Gearbox oil was almost empty so may need to monitor/check for wear. The oil was 'Hydraulic oil ISO 32' from Westway Lubricants (sold as an equivalent to Shell Tellus 27).