The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Hi, did you have any success finding an overhead yet? I've got a couple that might be of interest. I can email you some pic's and details if you like.
Cheers,
John

Yes they are. I will pm you.

Here's a couple of pic's I found on my phone. I'll take some more in the morning and pm you.

I have a couple of very obscure overheads if you're still looking.

Hi timj, sorry for the belated reply. I don't know how I missed your message.
Yes, I do still have the W.E parts.

I have some very vintage, very rare W.E. lathe turntable parts for sale or trade. These were acquired recently with a bunch of cutting equipment including an incomplete Presto MS16 which I'm currently restoring. It originally belonged to the ABC [Australian Broadcasting Commission] Symphony orchestr...

So.... the more you know the more you realise how little you know! That thread was enlightening. My next decision is whether I persevere the 6D overhead or start the hunt for a 6N? My feed screw gear is fixed to a sleeve that is held onto the shaft with a set screw. I could possibly have a left hand...

Thanks, it's good to have a positive ID. It increases my chances of finding bits for it.
Yes, there is a cog on the end of the screw and there is no hand crank.
Does that mean lead in and out grooves are impossible? or is there some old freehand trick that was used in the past?

Thanks for the info. I suppose I'm up for a new feedscrew also. The carriage has a single sprung blade-like contact. I'm also unsure if it's a Presto or a locally made knock off or maybe even made under licence. Until the 1970's Australia had heavy tariffs on imported goods, so it wouldn't surprise ...

Yes, all the important bits are there. The motor power cable was crusty and dangerous, I've since replaced it when I serviced the motor. I'm currently on the hunt for a cutting head. I have a few leads locally I'm following up, my fingers are crossed. The 33.3 idler wheel was surprisingly compliant ...

Greetings to all from Tasmania. I'm John, a long time lurker but first time poster. I've recently scored a very early Presto MS16 in surprisingly good but incomplete condition. I can find no information on it to help with restoration apart from a possible thumbnail picture on prestohistory with the ...