- EvLoutonian
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Nilsen 3UZ (Melbourne) early commercial lathe (1940's?)
Hi folks.
I have this commercial cutting lathe from the 3UZ production studio at 45 Bourke St, Melbourne (circa 1940's?)
Bill Armstrong (of Armstrongs Recording Studio / AAV, Melb) told me he remembered there being two of them at the Bourke St studio. I believe they were used to cut productions being made at the Bourke St studios.
Accompanying the lathe is the big 3-phase motor (which would have been mounted separate to the floor-standing unit), and also a wonderful Grampian RA-4 valve cutting amplifier and BBC cutting head.
Obviously this is a rather old lathe now, and would require some dedication to work out the proper configuration and get it into action, but most of the main components are all there, and it is a rather special piece of engineering and history, also.
It's something I picked up some time ago, with the intention being to explore the possibility of doing direct-to-disc live recordings, but there are some other more immediate things to attend to both time and money-wise at the moment, so I'm considering selling this in order to fund other purchases if there is enough interest here or elsewhere.
It's difficult for me to gauge the value of this package, but my feeling is that even as a collector's piece it could be quite valuable, certainly well up into the thousands of dollars at least. But considering it is not only rare (to say the least), but also a really wonderful piece of engineering, I'd hope to find somebody whose wish would be to restore it and put it back into use, either locally (Melb, Australia) or internationally (though I imagine the size might be an issue in terms of transportation!)
Feel free to send me an email with any interest:
evanlorden@gmail.com
Cheers!
Evan
I have this commercial cutting lathe from the 3UZ production studio at 45 Bourke St, Melbourne (circa 1940's?)
Bill Armstrong (of Armstrongs Recording Studio / AAV, Melb) told me he remembered there being two of them at the Bourke St studio. I believe they were used to cut productions being made at the Bourke St studios.
Accompanying the lathe is the big 3-phase motor (which would have been mounted separate to the floor-standing unit), and also a wonderful Grampian RA-4 valve cutting amplifier and BBC cutting head.
Obviously this is a rather old lathe now, and would require some dedication to work out the proper configuration and get it into action, but most of the main components are all there, and it is a rather special piece of engineering and history, also.
It's something I picked up some time ago, with the intention being to explore the possibility of doing direct-to-disc live recordings, but there are some other more immediate things to attend to both time and money-wise at the moment, so I'm considering selling this in order to fund other purchases if there is enough interest here or elsewhere.
It's difficult for me to gauge the value of this package, but my feeling is that even as a collector's piece it could be quite valuable, certainly well up into the thousands of dollars at least. But considering it is not only rare (to say the least), but also a really wonderful piece of engineering, I'd hope to find somebody whose wish would be to restore it and put it back into use, either locally (Melb, Australia) or internationally (though I imagine the size might be an issue in terms of transportation!)
Feel free to send me an email with any interest:
evanlorden@gmail.com
Cheers!
Evan
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- EvLoutonian
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Re: Nilsen 3UZ (Melbourne) early commercial lathe (1940's?)
Grampian RA4
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Re: Nilsen 3UZ (Melbourne) early commercial lathe (1940's?)
That's incredible. Lots of brumbies on here that would want it. You should make sure whoever gets it is gonna leave that original paint though
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- dietrich10
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Re: Nilsen 3UZ (Melbourne) early commercial lathe (1940's?)
Nice find. Reminds me of the RCA lathes.
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- EvLoutonian
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Re: Nilsen 3UZ (Melbourne) early commercial lathe (1940's?)
Yes, it's a lovely thing..
I have had some interest, but cost of shipping internationally is a bit of a limitation.
Still open to offers, and would like to work something out soon if possible. So get in touch if you're interested.
Thanks
I have had some interest, but cost of shipping internationally is a bit of a limitation.
Still open to offers, and would like to work something out soon if possible. So get in touch if you're interested.
Thanks
- petermontg
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Re: Nilsen 3UZ (Melbourne) early commercial lathe (1940's?)
With regards to Freight/shipping.
I've recently used these chaps into Ireland as recommended by another troll
Hands down they beat everyone for cost and were extremely helpful (No packing available)
They will pick up the box stick it on a ship and you will look after customs/duty clearance etc your end.
http://www.ctfreight.com/contact/melbourne/
Best
Peter
I've recently used these chaps into Ireland as recommended by another troll
Hands down they beat everyone for cost and were extremely helpful (No packing available)
They will pick up the box stick it on a ship and you will look after customs/duty clearance etc your end.
http://www.ctfreight.com/contact/melbourne/
Best
Peter
Peter Montgomery
+353(0)894926271
peter(at)petermontgomerymastering.com
Stereo cutter head wanted. Send email or smoke signals.
+353(0)894926271
peter(at)petermontgomerymastering.com
Stereo cutter head wanted. Send email or smoke signals.