Good evening everyone. My family recently purchased an old factory and in the old tool room was a Dalton TL. I am really fond of old machines and have restored a South Bend Heavy 10 and an old knee mill, so when I saw it I quickly snatched it up.? At some point over the years, bed extensions had been welded on and after reading everything I could find on Dalton lathes, I was pretty bummed b/c of not knowing the serial number.??   Wasting no time, I got to work tearing everything apart and cleaning it up and while I'm not close to getting everything "paint ready",? I think it's not too bad damaged.? The ways have some marks but that's to be expected after almost 100yrs.?   I knew I didn't want the bed extensions, so I cut them off and stuck the bed in my mill, with the hopes of peeling the metal back until I found the serial number.? Well luck would have it that after two nights, I found part of it.? They had welded part of it up and that is as clean as I can get it.? I think the serial number is 10103 which I would think it high b/c of the tags have the New York address, so I believe it would've had to be built between '22 and '25 but please let me know if you feel that is incorrect.? ?There was a smaller tag with a place for a model number on top of the cutting table tag.      Someone has made a steady rest for it over the years, I also found a milling attachment (It looks like it could be from Dalton but there are no markings on it....that I have found), the 3c collets that came with it and a precision level along with a few chucks, and various live and dead centers.? The collets all have Dalton stamped on them.? I have not found the collet draw bar yet, so I guess I'll have to make one of those if I can't find it.      I don't think the Master motor is the one that came with it but after doing some research, it is period correct and runs like a top.  My plan is to get it back to as close to new as I can (within reason) and to quote Henry Ford "you can have any color you want as long as its black", so black is what it will be.? I plan to bring everyone along as I go and if anyone has any pointers or information, please let me know. Thanks Trey
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When you get your tool post kit the Tee bolt that holds the tool post to the top slide has to be fit to your Tee slot.? This requires the use of a mill.? Dennis.
Thanks for the input I’m going to get one of those tool posts And I have #37!!!!!
? Also note there is a spacer under the tool post on the Lot 5. You should not need this on your Lot 2. Lot 2 lathes were built in 1913 and are six inch swing lathes where later lathes in this series were 7 1/4 swing.? As to parts I have a few Lot 2 parts left from two parts lathes I have.. As to a tool post the OXA size quick change tool post is your best bet.? I have used this size tool post on my Lot 5 as well as my Dalton Lot 6 lathe with great results. Pictures show an OXA on a Lot 5 lathe.? Also a picture of my Lot 2 serial number 36.?
Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this.? Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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Thanks for the info on the tool post from Amazon, did you have to do any mods for this or is it just a bolt on and go? Thanks
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On Nov 21, 2023, at 12:11 PM, Ccoggswell <Ccoggswell@...> wrote:
? Thanks for the input I’m going to get one of those tool posts And I have #37!!!!!
On Nov 21, 2023, at 11:00?AM, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
? Also note there is a spacer under the tool post on the Lot 5. You should not need this on your Lot 2. Lot 2 lathes were built in 1913 and are six inch swing lathes where later lathes in this series were 7 1/4 swing.? As to parts I have a few Lot 2 parts left from two parts lathes I have.. As to a tool post the OXA size quick change tool post is your best bet.? I have used this size tool post on my Lot 5 as well as my Dalton Lot 6 lathe with great results. Pictures show an OXA on a Lot 5 lathe.? Also a picture of my Lot 2 serial number 36.?
Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this.? Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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Thanks for the input I’m going to get one of those tool posts
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On Nov 21, 2023, at 11:00?AM, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
? Also note there is a spacer under the tool post on the Lot 5. You should not need this on your Lot 2. Lot 2 lathes were built in 1913 and are six inch swing lathes where later lathes in this series were 7 1/4 swing.? As to parts I have a few Lot 2 parts left from two parts lathes I have.. As to a tool post the OXA size quick change tool post is your best bet.? I have used this size tool post on my Lot 5 as well as my Dalton Lot 6 lathe with great results. Pictures show an OXA on a Lot 5 lathe.? Also a picture of my Lot 2 serial number 36.?
Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this.? Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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Also note there is a spacer under the tool post on the Lot 5. You should not need this on your Lot 2.
Lot 2 lathes were built in 1913 and are six inch swing lathes where later lathes in this series were 7 1/4 swing.? As to parts I have a few Lot 2 parts left from two parts lathes I have.. As to a tool post the OXA size quick change tool post is your best bet.? I have used this size tool post on my Lot 5 as well as my Dalton Lot 6 lathe with great results. Pictures show an OXA on a Lot 5 lathe.? Also a picture of my Lot 2 serial number 36.?
Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this.? Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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Lot 2 lathes were built in 1913 and are six inch swing lathes where later lathes in this series were 7 1/4 swing.? As to parts I have a few Lot 2 parts left from two parts lathes I have.. As to a tool post the OXA size quick change tool post is your best bet.? I have used this size tool post on my Lot 5 as well as my Dalton Lot 6 lathe with great results. Pictures show an OXA on a Lot 5 lathe.? Also a picture of my Lot 2 serial number 36.?
Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this.? Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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This is what I use
https://www.amazon.com/JWGJW-Tooling-Package-Holders-Multifid/dp/B018QMTXB0/ref=asc_df_B018QMTXB0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216468866073&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6283432264039505114&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003348&hvtargid=pla-351353785343&psc=1&mcid=f5c778b094dc35868ec37cd1ecbd8584&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZv7C96sI2-PTuIk88VVKmPWaZaecOuzZ4L7pTwKHDdlBA6w-5BARExoCsHsQAvD_BwE
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Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this.? Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this. Does anyone have parts for these lathes?
I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes.
Craig
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The lathe has gone to a young man who restores motorcycles. His intent is t restore the lathe … I’ll be sending him a link to join this group.?
Thanks for all the help over the years, folks!
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Yes, still very much interested. If ?it attaches to the headstock, it will have the correct size backing plate - which is key to using it.?
Glenn?
Cell: 206.790.8711
On Nov 11, 2023, at 7:08 AM, john rosberg <john_rosberg@...> wrote:
? Glenn
Still interested in a chuck?
On Nov 11, 2023, at 01:43, Rainer Zauritz <r.zauritz@...> wrote:
? Lot 4/256
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Serial? ?Its on the end of the Ways….
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
John Rosberg
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes. ?'starting with a 24 and the biggest is a 96. ?Let's see how good my memory is. ?24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96. ?Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd
that is not correct. ?Ha not bad for an old 82 year old. ?Pictures are always nice to see John.
Dennis
On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 12:48?PM john rosberg <john_rosberg@... <mailto:john_rosberg@...>> wrote:
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
John Rosberg
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Drop me a line to my email … we’ll work it out!
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? Hi John,
Yes, still very much interested. If ?it attaches to the headstock, it will have the correct size backing plate - which is key to using it.?
Glenn?
Cell: 206.790.8711
On Nov 11, 2023, at 7:08 AM, john rosberg <john_rosberg@...> wrote:
? Glenn
Still interested in a chuck?
On Nov 11, 2023, at 01:43, Rainer Zauritz <r.zauritz@...> wrote:
? Lot 4/256
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On Nov 10, 2023, at 2:34 PM, john rosberg <john_rosberg@...> wrote:
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
John Rosberg
On Nov 10, 2023, at 16:23, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes. ?'starting with a 24 and the biggest is a 96. ?Let's see how good my memory is. ?24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96. ?Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd
that is not correct. ?Ha not bad for an old 82 year old. ?Pictures are always nice to see John.
Dennis
On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 12:48?PM john rosberg <john_rosberg@... <mailto:john_rosberg@...>> wrote:
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
John Rosberg
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Hi John,
Yes, still very much interested. If ?it attaches to the headstock, it will have the correct size backing plate - which is key to using it.?
Glenn?
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Glenn
Still interested in a chuck?
On Nov 11, 2023, at 01:43, Rainer Zauritz <r.zauritz@...> wrote:
? Lot 4/256
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Rainer?
Gesendet: Samstag, den 11.11.2023 um 05:19 Uhr
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An: [email protected]
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Serial? ?Its on the end of the Ways….
On Nov 10, 2023, at 2:34 PM, john rosberg <john_rosberg@...> wrote:
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
John Rosberg
On Nov 10, 2023, at 16:23, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes. ?'starting with a 24 and the biggest is a 96. ?Let's see how good my memory is. ?24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96. ?Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd
that is not correct. ?Ha not bad for an old 82 year old. ?Pictures are always nice to see John.
Dennis
On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 12:48?PM john rosberg <john_rosberg@... <mailto:john_rosberg@...>> wrote:
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
John Rosberg
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Glenn
Still interested in a chuck?
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? Lot 4/256
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Serial? ?Its on the end of the Ways….
On Nov 10, 2023, at 2:34 PM, john rosberg <john_rosberg@...> wrote:
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
John Rosberg
On Nov 10, 2023, at 16:23, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes. ?'starting with a 24 and the biggest is a 96. ?Let's see how good my memory is. ?24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96. ?Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd
that is not correct. ?Ha not bad for an old 82 year old. ?Pictures are always nice to see John.
Dennis
On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 12:48?PM john rosberg <john_rosberg@... <mailto:john_rosberg@...>> wrote:
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
John Rosberg
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Lot 4/256
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Serial? Its on the end of the Ways….
On Nov 10, 2023, at 2:34 PM, john rosberg <john_rosberg@...> wrote:
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
John Rosberg
On Nov 10, 2023, at 16:23, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes. 'starting with a 24 and the biggest is a 96. Let's see how good my memory is. 24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96. Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd that is not correct. Ha not bad for an old 82 year old. Pictures are always nice to see John.
Dennis
On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 12:48?PM john rosberg <john_rosberg@... <mailto:john_rosberg@...>> wrote:
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
John Rosberg
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes.? 'starting with?a 24 and the biggest is a 96.? Let's see how good my memory?is.? 24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96.? Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd that is not correct.? Ha
not bad for an old 82 year old.? Pictures are always nice to see John.?
Dennis
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Hey Dennis. Hope all is well my mentor…. ?Btw…did I ever tell you: ?thanks? ? THANK YOU SIR. ?You taught me, and my son…. ?I am only 70 but doing well..
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Hi John There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes.? 'starting with?a 24 and the biggest is a 96.? Let's see how good my memory?is.? 24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96.? Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd that is not correct.? Ha not bad for an old 82 year old.? Pictures are always nice to see John.? Dennis
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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I am also in the Chicago area suburbs and will be happy to take it. My own Dalton 6 has some broken components and I love the idea of using another Dalton to make the parts to fix it. Then I can pass mine on to another home.
John
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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It’s mostly packed away so random motorcycle parts don’t fall on the poor dear.
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On Nov 10, 2023, at 16:23, Dennis Turk <dennisturk448@...> wrote:
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Hi John
There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes.? 'starting with?a 24 and the biggest is a 96.? Let's see how good my memory?is.? 24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96.? Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd that is not correct.? Ha
not bad for an old 82 year old.? Pictures are always nice to see John.?
Dennis
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Hi,
I'm in La Grange.? I'd love to pick up your lathe. I'm in Cleveland
until Sunday.
Thanks, Ralph?? 708-280-2560
john rosberg wrote:
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and
what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I
believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer
(twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same
way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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John, I’m in the western Chicago suburbs. ?I have a 9 inch. ?Any pictures of the lathe?
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? Hi John There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes.? 'starting with?a 24 and the biggest is a 96.? Let's see how good my memory?is.? 24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96.? Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd that is not correct.? Ha not bad for an old 82 year old.? Pictures are always nice to see John.? Dennis
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Hi John There are 15 change gears that go with the Dalton lathes.? 'starting with?a 24 and the biggest is a 96.? Let's see how good my memory?is.? 24 30 32 36 40 44 46 48 52 54 56 60 66 72 96.? Should be two 24 so I may have one listerd that is not correct.? Ha not bad for an old 82 year old.? Pictures are always nice to see John.? Dennis
Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close).
The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way.
Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs.
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