Clausing Colchester 17"" Geared Head
Engine Lathes
Instruction, Maintenance, & Parts List Manual
For models: Serial Numbers: 42302 to 54411

Description: This is an Instruction, Maintenance, and  Parts List Manual for the Clausing Colchester 17" Geared Head Engine Lathe.  It contains instructions on the Installation, Operation, Lubrication, Maintenance, Adjustments, Specifications, Wiring Diagram,  Parts Lists, and Exploded Parts Views.  The manual has 42 pages.  To inspect the quality of the manual, to view the Table of Contents,  and to view select pages,  please click on the gallery images above to enlarge.

Includes sections on:
  • Installation
  • Operation
  • Lubrication
  • Thread & Feed Selection Chart
  • Lathe Alignment Checks
  • Speed Charts
  • Thread Cutting
  • Cutting Threads Not Available From Gearbox
  • Cutting Multi Start Threads
  • Spindle Brake
  • Spindle Bearings
  • Wiring Diagram
  • Parts List
  • Exploded Parts Views
Number of pages: Approx 42
Condition: Very Good
Publication date: April, 1965
Publication No.:  6541-1
Added Notes: Due to competitors making copies of these manuals for resale, select
                            pages have been lightly watermarked to discourage this practice.

About This Manual:    This is a high quality reproduction manual which has been scanned with a high resolution scanner.  Each page is then digitally edited in Photoshop to remove grease marks, fingerprints, writing, and other imperfections that the original manual may have had.  It is then printed on 24 lb heavy paper and 65 lb cardstock for the covers with a 600 DPI LaserJet printer.  The result is a clean and durable manual which many times is better than the original and should last many years in your shop.

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