Heathway benchtop lathe for sale (EUG)

**Sparkey** · 09-23-2016, 07:29 AM

I need to fund some other projects and am reluctantly putting my KIMBALL benchtop lathe up for sale. It was originally a metal lathe that was built in the 50's or 60's. The gearbox was rebuilt by Reynolds Electric here in Eugene a few years ago, it has a single speed, runs reliably, is about 5' long. The bore will fit 42mm heavy wall tube and the chucks will hold glass that is substantially larger in diameter. It is a heavy bitch, but I can generally move it with two people and it fits right into the back of my little pickup truck.

The lathe is located in Eugene and I'm asking $3500 for this fine piece of American (UK?) made machinery. I'll post some pictures soon if there is sufficient interest. Thanks for looking!

**Oneiros** · 09-23-2016, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Sparkey

I'll post some pictures soon if there is sufficient interest.

If you're going to post a "for sale" here, you're required to post pictures of the item(s) with your username and date in the picture, for in-hand verification.

**Sparkey** · 09-23-2016, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Oneiros

If you're going to post a "for sale" here, you're required to post pictures of the item(s) with your username and date in the picture, for in-hand verification.

thank you for the reminder

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**jr23** · 09-24-2016, 05:27 AM

What a neat little converted machine looks like it was always a glass lathe .

**Spencer.Sawdust** · 09-27-2016, 10:24 AM

Does it run true? How long has it been sine it ran?

**raul24** · 09-28-2016, 05:03 AM

How is it a Heathway.

**Sparkey** · 09-29-2016, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Spencer.Sawdust

Does it run true? How long has it been sine it ran?

It does run true and was last run this past January; since then it has been sitting at the back of my living room. It probably needs oil on the torch and chuck carriages to make them roll more smoothly.

Originally Posted by raul24

How is it a Heathway.

I was told it was a Heathway by both the person that sold it to me, as well as the owner of Wheeler Electric when he rebuilt the gearbox and repainted it. There is a serial number, but no Heathway logo.

**Sparkey** · 10-03-2016, 06:02 AM

bumpity bump

**Oneiros** · 10-03-2016, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Sparkey

I was told it was a Heathway by both the person that sold it to me, as well as the owner of Wheeler Electric when he rebuilt the gearbox and repainted it. There is a serial number, but no Heathway logo.

But is there any evidence Heathway made metalworking lathes?

As it is, it kind of sounds similar to someone saying they've got a diesel car manufactured by Tesla.

As I understand it, Knight bought Heathway, and they make no mention of metalworking lathes.

Heathway has been manufacturing quartz and glass working lathes for supply to customers throughout the world since 1936. Our current range of lathes were first introduced in 1983. They are based upon a modular structure that provides a rugged bed design which is available in four different lengths, while any one of seven head sizes can be specified. Heathway can offer small bench top models with a 32mm spindle bore, up to large floor standing models for quartz working with a 530mm spindle bore. We can offer a wide range of both Scroll or Sun & Planet chucks for all of our lathes as well as specialized chucks (e.g. Quick acting chucks, Vacuum chucks, collet chucks, Bell chucks ...)

**Sparkey** · 10-04-2016, 10:43 AM

Whoever manufactured it, it is a soundly running, functional piece of equipment that will last for several more decades if cared for properly.

Originally Posted by Oneiros

But is there any evidence Heathway made metalworking lathes?

As it is, it kind of sounds similar to someone saying they've got a diesel car manufactured by Tesla.

As I understand it, Knight bought Heathway, and they make no mention of metalworking lathes.

**Oneiros** · 10-04-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Sparkey

Dunno what to tell you, but thanks for keeping the thread in play

Happy to help.

So that's a "no" on any evidence of it being a heathway? Other than it being claimed by the person who was originally trying to sell it?

**Oneiros** · 10-04-2016, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Sparkey

Whoever manufactured it, it is a soundly running, functional piece of equipment that will last for several more decades if cared for properly.

Fwiw, I wasn't trying to be a dick. I was initially curious about the machine owing to some potentialities that are floating on the horizon. As a potential buyer, price point, functionality, and manufacturer matter to me, that's all. Hope there are no hard feelings.

**Sparkey** · 10-04-2016, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Oneiros

Fwiw, I wasn't trying to be a dick. I was initially curious about the machine owing to some potentialities that are floating on the horizon. As a potential buyer, price point, functionality, and manufacturer matter to me, that's all. Hope there are no hard feelings.

No offense taken, I edited the post to be less of a smart aleck. Context can be challenging online.

**Swim** · 10-04-2016, 08:42 PM

wish this was regional, if I could pick it up and check it in person, I would be all over it

**Sparkey** · 10-05-2016, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Skuzz

wish this was regional, if I could pick it up and check it in person, I would be all over it

Thanks,I wish you could too....

**Sparkey** · 10-07-2016, 08:45 AM

The guy I bought the lathe from sent me a text and says that it is a Kimball.....

**Sparkey** · 10-14-2016, 08:12 AM

bump

**Wilbur** · 10-19-2016, 03:19 PM

Hey I have someone interested and local, couple of questions what is the distance between chuck center and bed? Looks to be maybe 3 or 4 inches? My phone has pretty low resolution.

Also the single speed, any idea of rpm or running speed? And the lathe turns away from you? (Standard rotation direction for a glass Lathe. Not sure about a metal lathe ?

Do the chucks have a lock or tighten down nut once something is chucked in?

**jr23** · 10-20-2016, 10:09 PM

If you get this lathe I would see about getting a adapter plate to run hsa chucks . Or some kind of standard glass chucks .

Using a standard chuck key would get old if you used day in and day out .

This machine is priced where there is room put extra into it .

This is just somthing ment for poster above .

Not trying to take away from seller .

**Sparkey** · 11-21-2016, 02:11 PM

Hi Wilbur,

Sorry about the slow response. It is 6" from the center of the chuck to the bed, it does turn away from you, I've never timed the RPM (I would guess about 90 RPM), and the pieces are tightened in to the chucks using a standard chuck key. Thanks for the interest, I'm sending you a PM with a phone number if you'd like to give me a call.

Sparkey

Originally Posted by Wilbur

Hey I have someone interested and local, couple of questions what is the distance between chuck center and bed? Looks to be maybe 3 or 4 inches? My phone has pretty low resolution.

Also the single speed, any idea of rpm or running speed? And the lathe turns away from you? (Standard rotation direction for a glass Lathe. Not sure about a metal lathe ?

Do the chucks have a lock or tighten down nut once something is chucked in?