And Canada as the 'Clausing-Colchester 11') this lathe was also available with top speeds of 8 rpm. Colt Vari-speed drive system Colchester Clausing 1600 Often badged as a 'Bantam 1600' (and in the U.S.A. As a more expensive model it's possible that this version had dual inch/metric micrometer dials fitted as standard. The device was controlled by a handwheel, operating through a flexible drive shaft. 3 Comprehensive Manuals & Parts Lists are available for Bantam lathes: 1984 Colchester Colt 2000 with taper-turning unit Colchester Colt with metric and Imperial screwcutting charts Colchester Colt Vari-Speed Model Identical in all respects to the standard Colt (and sometimes found with Clausing badges), the Vari-Speed model used an industry-standard belt-driven unit, with expanding and contracting pulleys, mounted in place of the ordinary motor on the back of the stand.
Page Title E-MAIL Colchester Bantam, Colt & 'Spartan' Lathes Mk. 1 For Sale: Colchester Bantam Lathe and Accessories Includes: - 8' 3-Jaw chuck (removable jaws) - 8' 4-Jaw chuck - 5' 3-Jaw chuck (removable jaws). If you need an operators manual for your machine. What you have is a Colchester Bantam MK 1. Briggs Stratton 18 Hp Twin Repair Manual more.