COLCHESTER "PRECISION" 7-inch lathe. Rare geared-head Toolroom Colchester of the 1930s. Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue.
Colchester
Many Colchester manuals are listed below. However, pre-1946 there were no proper technical publications for Colchester lathes - but we can offer an interesting set of early Catalogues (listed below).
Manuals and Catalogues
Print code: 390H
Print code: C389
C389 COLCHESTER LATHES - Factory Tour 1960s showing elements of the manufacturing process, assembly, etc. 22 pages.
Print code: C389X
Colchester Lathe Catalogues - late editions from the 1950s. All 1930s to early 1950s are listed.
Print code: C390
Colchester Lathes - pre-1948 there were no proper manuals for pre-1948 Colchester lathes - but we can offer an interesting set of early Catalogues for the Bantam, Master, Triumph and Mascot from the late 1920s to early 1950s. These show all versions of the open flat-belt drive and geared-headstock types.
Print code: C390
COLCHESTER LATHES - A full set of very early Catalogues for the Bantam, Master, Triumph and Mascot from the late 1920s to early 1950s. These show both the open flat-belt drive and geared-headstock types. 40 pages.
Print code: C390A
Colchester Bantam 5-inch 1920s and 1930s Flat-belt Drive Model. Sales Catalogue.
Print code: C390A
C390A COLCHESTER BANTAM 5-inch 1920s and 1930s Flat-belt Drive Model. Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue. 4 pages. £12
Print code: C390B
COLCHESTER MASTER 6-inch 1920s and 1930s Flat-belt Drive Model. Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue. Please note the full technical data pack shown below.
Print code: C390E
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 7-inch 1930s to mid-1940s Geared-head Model. 2 Sales & Technical Specification Catalogues showing the Changewheel and Screwcutting-gearbox versions. 8 pages.
Print code: C390FG
COLCHESTER MASCOT 8-inch 1920s and 1930s Flat-belt& Geared Head Lathes. Two. Sales & Technical Specification Catalogues. 8 pages
Print code: C390J
COLCHESTER MASTER 6.5-inch late 1930s to very early 1950s Geared-head and flat-belt Model. Sales & Technical Specification Catalogues. 16 pages.
Print code: C390Z
COLCHESTER FULL-RANGE CATALOGUE 1970s machines: Bantam, Chipmaster, Student 1800, Master 2500, Triumph 2000, Mascot 1600, Mastiff 1400, and Full Accessories Lists. 30 pages.
Print code: C395
COLCHESTER CNC Lathes - a Sixteen Catalogue Set showing the: Three Tornado catalogues covering the Tornado Models 110, 210, 310, MBF1000, T2, T4, T8, T6M, T6MS, T8M and T8MS. The Combi 6000, Combi K, CNC2000, CNC 350, CNC 500, CNC 2000L, CNC1000, CNC 1000L, CNC2000L, CNC 3000, CNC 3000L, CNC400, CNC 4000L, CNC 5000, Electronic Mastiff, and CNC versions of the Master 2500, Triumph 2000, Mascot 1600 and Mastiff 1400. 129 pages.
Print code: C395D
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 7.5-INCH Mk.1 1930s to 1950s Models. 4 Detailed Sales and Technical Specification Catalogues that show all variations of this model.
Print code: C395E
COLCHESTER MASCOT 8.5-INCH Mk.1 1950s Models. Four Sales and Technical Specification Catalogue with 2, 4, and 6 pages.
Print code: C490D
COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 7-inch 1920s and 1930s flat-belt drive model. Sales & Technical Specification catalogue. 4 pages.
Print code: MC200E
Clausing 15” lathes Models 6574, 6575, 6534, 6535, 6576, 6577, 6536, 6537 (these lathes were sold in the UK as the Colchester Triumph Mk.1 in the 1950s and 1960) A complete 175-page data pack covering all models from the late 1930s on either separate cast-iron plinths or on the later (early 1950s) full cabinet stand. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and with Exploded Component Parts Pictures.
Print code: MC200F
Clausing 13-inch Lathe Models 8010, 8011, 8012, 8013. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Exploded-diagrams Parts Manual. These lathes were sold in the UK as the Colchester Student and Master in Mk 1 and Mk. 2 versions. See: http://www.lathes.co.uk/colchester/page2.html
Print code: MC200G
Clausing 13” Models 8014, 8015, 8016, 8017. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts Manual as Exploded Component Diagrams. This lathe was sold in the UK as the Colchester Master 2500.
Print code: MC200H
Clausing 8028 13-inch Vari-speed lathe: Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Component Diagrams. This lathe was sold in the UK as the Colchester Student 3100.
Print code: MC200J
Clausing lathes 6535, 6576, 6577, 6536, 6537, 6536. This lathe was sold in the UK as the Triumph Mk.1 and "Mk. 1.5" with Standard and safety aprons. A complete 175-page data pack covering all models from the late 1930s on either separate cast-iron plinths or on the later (early 1950s) full cabinet stand. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and with Exploded Component Parts Pictures.
Print code: MC200K
Clausing 8030, 8031, 8032, 8033 Lathe Manual (sold in the UK as the Triumph 2000). Full 110-page Comprehensive Instruction & Maintenance Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams with 17 Electrical Schematics. This version includes both early and late models with different clutch types, apron modifications, etc. with the necessary drawings and alterations clearly shown.
Print code: MC200L
Clausing Colchester 17-inch Lathe "Mammoth" Models 6582, 6542, 6594, 6583, 6554, 6543 Lathe - from the 1950s with a round-top headstock. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Spare Parts Manual. These lathes were sold in the UK as the Mk.1Colchester "Mascot". Pictures of an example here
Print code: MC200M
Clausing 17-inch Lathe (Models 8050, 8051, 8052, 8053, 8054, 8055) Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts as Exploded-component diagrams. These modern lathes were sold in the UK as the Colchester Mascot 1600.
Print code: MC200N
Clausing 21-inch (8100, 8111, 8112, 8118, 8114, 8115, 8116, 8119) this being a Colchester Mastiff badged for export markets. Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts as Exploded-diagrams. T
Print code: MC200P
Clausing 25” Lathe Models 8216, 8217, 8218, 8219 Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts as Exploded-diagrams (these lathes were sold in the UK as the Colchester Magnum).
Print code: MC210A
Clausing-Colchester Radial-arm Drill 8400 Series. Instruction and Parts Manual.
Print code: MC300
COLCHESTER Bantam Mk. 1 all-models - Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as very clear Exploded Diagrams. Electrical Diagrams, screwcutting and screwcutting conversion charts, screwcutting instructions to obtain pitches not on the gearbox chart, a copy of the rare "Standard Accuracy Chart" and the maker's interesting Specification, Sales and Specification and Accessories Brochure.
Print code: MC300A
Colchester Bantam "MK.
Print code: MC300AC
Colchester-Clausing 11 (sold in the UK as the Bantam "MK. 2" 800, 1600 and 2000. Full 95-page Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams.. Includes complete translation of the text into French and German - and copies of the useful Specification, Sales and Specification and Accessories Brochures for each model. Perfect pictures and diagrams A picture of the lathe is here: http://www.lathes.co.uk/bantam/img2.gif
Print code: MC300B
Colchester "Colt" - a version of the Mk. 2 Bantam identifiable by a box on the top of the headstock holding the electrical switchgear and the use, on the screwcutting gearbox, of the 6-position joystick lever (as also employed on the original Mk. 1 Bantam). Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as useful Exploded and Sectional Drawings together with Electrical Diagrams.. Includes a picture of the often damaged screwcutting charts that show all English, Metric and MOD pitches. English, French and German language sections.
Print code: MC300C
Colchester Bantam Mk. 3 series 2000 (actually a Harrison M250 Clone with round-knob headstock control). Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams. Includes French and German language sections and a copy of the useful Specification, Sales and Specification and Accessories Brochure. Perfect pictures and diagrams
Print code: MC300VS
Colchester Bantam VS3500 Variable-speed Model. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams.
Print code: MC306
Colchester Chipmaster. A comprehensive, 149-page Data Pack with both early and late editions of the Instruction and Maintenance Manual and both early and late Parts Manuals as exploded component diagrams. Covers all models with Imperial or Metric gearboxes and including electrical, variator and drive differences. Contains a complete Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts Book for the special Kopp Variator Unit produced for the Chipmaster.
Print code: MC308
Colchester "Master" and "Triumph"Early Lathes (1930s to early 1950s with an cast-iron plinth under headstock and a leg under the tailstock end). These lathe were sold with centre heights from 6 to 7.5 inches and badged as both "Master" and "Triumph" models. Unfortunately data published by the Company for their early lathes was either non existent or skimpy - and information about early Colchester Master lathes (before about 1953/4) has been difficult to find.
Print code: MC310
Colchester Student, Master and Dominion Lathes Mk 1 and "Mk. 1½" (and other versions, by Clausing the 13 x 24 and 13 x 36 etc). Round-headstock model but with either a "sliding-lever" on the apron that lifts into either one of two slots to engage the power feeds - or with a single, centrally-mounted round control lever. The differences between Mk.
Print code: MC310-DE
Colchester Student Lathe Mk.1 Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Exploded Component Parts List. German Edition. The quality of this manual is not to our usual high standards; however, it is readable.
Colchester Student Mk.1 Instruktions- und Wartungshandbuch und Ersatzteilliste. Deutsche Ausgabe. Die Qualität dieses Handbuchs entspricht nicht unseren üblichen hohen Standards. es ist jedoch lesbar.
Print code: MC310-FR
Colchester Student and Master Mk.2 Manual D'entretien et de Recharge Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Exploded Component Parts List with Cablage mon-vitesse et deux vitesses.Une reproduction parfaite et de haute qualité. Texte Français.
Print code: MC312
Colchester Student and Master Mk. 2 (and the "Dominion" versions, etc.) with a Flat-top headstock. The Mk.
Print code: MC314
Colchester Student 1800 and Master 1800 Lathes. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams. (Includes Additional French and German language section) This manual is also suitable for the "Liberty 1300" and "Dashin 1440".
Print code: MC314NEW
Colchester Student 2500 new model - easily recognised by the controls on the face of the headstock all being in the form of round knobs. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams.
Print code: MC314OLD
Colchester Master/Student 2500 - older model. Easily recognised by the spindle speed controls on the front face of the headstock in the form of a large coloured dial with two concentric paddle controls. Also sold as the Clausing 8014, 8015, 8016 and 8017. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams. English, French and German text.This lathe can be seen here: http://www.lathes.co.uk/colchester/page7.html
Print code: MC315
Colchester Student 3100 variable-speed drive lathe. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and an Illustrated Parts Manual as clear exploded-component diagrams and Electrical Schematics.
Print code: MC318
Colchester Triumph (and "Dominion") 7.5-inch centre height (Model 15-inch) lathes - early models with "rounded" headstock Mk.1, "Mk.1.5 with safety apron) and the Mk.2 (also sold, in the USA, where it was called the "15-inch" and often with the Clausing brand name with the Model numbers: 6535, 6576, 6577, 6536 and 6537). A complete 175-page data pack covering all models from the late 1930s on either separate cast-iron plinths or on the later (early 1950s) full cabinet stand. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and with Exploded Component Parts Pictures.
Print code: MC322
Colchester Triumph 2000 Mk. 1 and Mk. 2 Lathes Data Pack (also coversr the Liberty 1340, Champion 15/50, Muller ET Pesant MPS180 and Clausing 15-inch Lathe Models 8030, 8031, 8032, 8033). Full 110-page Comprehensive Instruction & Maintenance Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams with 17 Electrical Schematics.
Print code: MC322A
Colchester Triumph 2000 Mk. 1 and Mk. 2. (also for the Liberty 1340, Muller ET Pesant MPS180 and Clausing 15-inch Lathe Models 8030, 8031, 8032, 8033). Full 110-page Comprehensive Instruction & Maintenance Manual & Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams with 17 Electrical Schematics. Text supplements in: Finnish, French, German and Swedish.
This version includes both early and late models with different clutch types, apron modifications, etc. with the necessary drawings and alterations clearly shown.
Print code: MC322CNC
Colchester CNC Lathes Models: CNC2000 (also covers the CNC1000, CNC3000 and CNC4000) with Fanuc OTA Controls. Comprehensive and detailed 680-page manual with contents described as: Operating Instructions, Part Programming, Installation, Mechanical Service, Maintenance Adjustments and a Spare Parts Manual as clear Exploded Component Drawings.
Print code: MC322ELC
Detailed (378-page) Operation and Parts Manual
Print code: MC326
Colchester Triumph VS2500 (variable speed) lathe. Large, Comprehensive, and Detailed Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Diagrams and Electrical Diagrams.
Print code: MC326A
Colchester Master VS 3250 (Variable-speed drive) This lathe is the same as the Harrison V350. Large (176-page), full-edition Operation & Maintenance Manual with Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings. Includes two electrical schematics and an electrical fault-finding guide for the spindle drive.
Print code: MC328
Colchester Mascot "Mk. 1" 1950s to early 1960s "round-headstock" model. Instruction and Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Manual as Parts Pictures and a copy of the Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue. This lathe was sold in the United States as the Clausing "Mammoth" 17-inch Models 6582, 6542, 6594, 6583, 6554 and 6543. Originally printed as a small A5 booklet, this has been doubled in size to A4 (slightly smaller than "Letter").
Print code: MC330
Colchester Mascot 1600 lathe. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as Exploded Component diagrams and 13 Electrical Diagrams. This complete 172-page edition covers both the early and late models with complete spares lists for both types. (Includes French and German language section).
Print code: MC330-120
Colchester Colchester TORNADO Lathes Types 120M, Detailed (651-page) Operation Manual, Programming and a Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
Print code: MC330A
Colchester Mascot & Mastiff VS Models including the VS1600/VS1800/VS2000/VS2000 (variable-speed) Large Edition Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams. (Includes French and German language section)
Print code: MC330B
Colchester Mastiff 1400 Lathe - also badged as the Clausing "21-inch": Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as exploded diagrams and Electrical Diagrams. This version also has full details in English, French and German.
Print code: MC330C
Colchester MASTIFF VS1800 and MASCOT VS2000 (variable-speed) Large and detailed Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings. Includes sections on the accessories: high-speed threading units, bed stops, taper-turning unit, steadies, toolposts, guards, Heidenhain Glass Scale and other fittings, coolant assembly, etc.
Print code: MC330D
Colchester Magnum 1250 and LB800 lathes -English Language Edition. Instruction and Maintenance Manual and a Parts Manual as Exploded Component Drawings. Includes an Electrical Schematic and two copies of the maker's Sales, Technical Specification and Accessories Catalogue. The two lathes were identical apart from centre height, spindle bore, spindle nose and speeds - the Model "1250" having a top speed of 1250 r.p.m. and the "LB800" a maximum of 800 r.p.m. For a Multi-language edition see below.
Print code: MC330ELEC
Colchester Mascot and Mastiff ELECTRONIC Lathes. Detailed, 468-page Instruction and Spare Parts Manual. Bound in two Volumes.
Print code: MC330F
Colchester Tornado Types T2, T4, T6, T8 and T10. Detailed Operation Manual and a Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
Print code: MC330FA
Colchester Colchester TORNADO Types A50, A90, 120M, 220 and 220M Very large, individual manuals are available for these models and can be ordered under the following codes:.
https://www.store.lathes.co.uk/print/MC330FA50
Print code: MC330FA220
Colchester Colchester TORNADO Types 220 and 220M. A huge, detailed 985-page Operation Manual, Programming, Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings and Electrical Schematics. Bound in four volumes.
Print code: MC330FA50
Colchester Colchester TORNADO Lathes Types A50. Detailed (463-page) Operation Manual, Programming and a Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
Print code: MC330FA90
Colchester Colchester TORNADO Lathes Types A90, Detailed (741-page) Operation Manual, Programming and a Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
Print code: MC330FB
Colchester TORNADO 200 Very large, Dedicated Operation, Programming, General Maintenance, Accessories and Parts Manual with numerous Electrical Schematics.
Print code: MC330LT
Colchester TORNADO LT600 CAD/CAM Data Package covers all aspects of programming required (using Windows) on the on TORNADO and STORM LATHES from basic two-axis machines to full three-axis models the TORNADO and STORM 120M and 220M 460 pages.
Print code: MC330T10
Colchester TORNADO Type T10 CNC Lathe Operation, Programming, Parts, Accessories, Trouble Shooting and general Maintenance Manual. Available in English, French or German. 500 pages135
Print code: MC330T2
Colchester TORNADO CNC Lathe Type T2 Operation, Programming, Parts, Accessories, Trouble Shooting and General Maintenance Manual. 500 pages. Available in English, French or German.
Print code: MC330T4
Tornado T4 CNC lathe. Operation, Programming, Parts, Accessories, Trouble Shooting and General Maintenance Manual. Available in English, French or German. 500 pages
Print code: MC330T6
Colchester TORNADO Types T6 CNC Lathe Operation, Programming, Parts, Accessories, Trouble Shooting and general Maintenance Manual. Available in English, French or German. 500 pages.
Print code: MC330T6
Colchester TORNADO Types T6 CNC Lathe Operation, Programming, Parts, Accessories, Trouble Shooting and general Maintenance Manual. Available in English, French or German. 500 pages.
Print code: MC330T8
Colchester TORNADO Type T8 CNC Lathe Operation, Programming, Parts, Accessories, Trouble Shooting and General Maintenance Manual. 500 pages. Available in English, French or German.
Print code: MC330XX
Colchester CNC Bar-feed Accessory Unit. Installation and Test Manual.
Print code: MC335
Colchester Triumph Hydropower 390 Lathe: Instruction and Maintenance Manual. Includes a copy of the makers detailed Sales & Technical Specification Catalogue.
Print code: MC335A
Colchester Triumph Hydropower 430 Lathe. Operator's Instruction and Maintenance Manual. Includes 10 Electrical Schematics
Print code: MC336A
COLCHESTER HYDROPOWER 430 Lathe: Instruction and Maintenance Manual.
Print code: MC336B
COLCHESTER HYDRO NC540 Lathe: "This manual covers the detailed maintenance of the mechanical parts of the machine and the setting of electrical items such as limit switches". Includes a circuit diagram for the Variator Mk. V1 Servo Controller.
Print code: MC33FB
Colchester TORNADO 80 CNC Lathe (sold in the USA as the Clausing Storm 80) Operation and Programming Manual - 510 pages
Print code: MH113
HEPWORTH HYDRAULIC COPYING (TRACER) Attachments for the Series 150, 300, 400, 450, 470, 472, 600 & 620 as fitted to Colchester, Harrison, Milmor, Smart & Brown, Dean Smith & Grace, Willson, Kerry, Broadbent-Schofield and many other makes. A complete 140-page Data Pack with Detailed Operation Manuals and Spare Manuals as Sectional and other drawings. This is the most complete set of information for these attachments available - a complete collection of all literature ever produced. Covers both the head units and the pump-tank assemblies.
Print code: MHL350V
Harrison M350V Lathe (Variable-speed drive) Operation and Maintenance
Manual with Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings. Includes two electrical
schematics and a spindle drive electrical fault-finding guide. (This lathe is a
Colchester VS3250 with Harrsion badging).
Print code: MHL350V
Harrison M350V Lathe (Variable-speed drive) Operation and Maintenance
Manual with Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings. Includes two electrical
schematics and a spindle drive electrical fault-finding guide. (This lathe is a
Colchester VS3250 with Harrsion badging).
Print code: MHL5AA
Harrison Lathe AA Mk. 1 ( "Round" styling and identical to the Colchester Chipmaster) A comprehensive Data Pack with early and late editions of the Instruction and Maintenance Manual and both Parts Manuals as exploded component diagrams. Covers all models with Imperial or Metric gearboxes and includes electrical, variator and drive differences. Contains a complete Instruction and Maintenance Manual and Parts Book for the special Kopp Variator Unit produced for the Chipmaster.
Print code: MM350C
Mimik Type PTE4.5 Tracer (hydraulic copy) Unit as used on larger lathes such as the Colchester Mastiff 1400, Mascot 1600 lathes, Harrison M500 Series, etc. Operating Manual and Parts Manual as Sectional Drawings.
For Sale & Wanted
Colchester Student Lathe Mk.2 6.5" x 24". Detachable gap bed model in fine original condition, well equipped and in perfect running order.
Asking price: £2,150.00
Location: Tonbridge (Kent), United Kingdom
Colchester Chipmaster Lathe. A very low-hours 5.5" x 23" lathe with speeds from 35 to 3000 r.p.m. In perfect working order having had only light use in a research and development department. I bought the lathe in 2017 - but it's been unused since 2019 due to back trouble.
Asking price: £3,950.00
Location: Southsea, United Kingdom
Colchester Triumph 2000 Lathe. 7.5" x 50" with 16 speeds from 25 to 2000 r.p.m. controlled by a spindle clutch. Induction hardened bed, 2.2" spindle bore with the D1-6 CamLock nose.
Asking price: £1,650.00
Location: United Kingdom
Colchester Bantam lathe 5.75" x 20" on the maker's cabinet stand and running on 1-phase electrics. The lathe has been unused for two years but is in full working order and complete with all the small parts that the last owner was using.
Asking price: £950.00
Location: United Kingdom
