Hembrug Lathe Manual Chuck

Hi everyone,I am on the quest for precision, high speed lathe to replace my toy Chinese 9x19 machine. I found a announcement for a Hembrug lathe that will be sold soon during small workshop liquidation. I was told that owner of workshop passed away and there is no one who knows history of the machine. There is also no one who can tell me anything about it and I cannot visit the place before auction day (Last is legal issue, common here on liquidations).As I will need to make fast decision on auction day I would like to ask for advise of someone who knows those lathes. Please check out pics, machine looks reasonably good, has nice collection of accessories and apparently even DRO but it seems that something is missing at least in two places I marked with red arrows.

Most worrying is that left lever from driving gear box is gone entirely, and not just lever it looks as if entire shaft is missing too.The way I see it, everything I marked in red square on exploded drive gear view is 'offline' when that shaft is missing. Could that be result of possible VFD retrofit?Or was it attempt to add motor onto feed mechanism?Thanks. I am not sure if you would mind fixing the lathe yourself.I have just disasembled and cleaned almost every mechanism of my AI DR1ls and have a fresh memory of how most parts look. I think the part of the backgear that is missing (assuming its only the handle and internal part of it, not the fixings on the spindle) could be made without to much trouble.

And if the switch itself is there, the cover should not be an issue I think. I personally like using the switch-lever on the apron very much. The switch itself is not very complex, but the way it connects to the axle that runs through the switch-lever might not be that easy to replicate if the original switch is missing. Hi Peter, WoodBee,Thank you for your help.I went to the liquidation with intent to check machine and possibly buy it, it was a two speed lathe with at least back gear completely removed, not just shaft, I recognized some (but not all) back gear assembly parts lying around.Did not get chance to do more checks, within under a minute after the room was opened for admission I was requested to enter bidding, along with 2 other people that did not even open the shelves to see accessories or in fact inspect the machine (Perhaps they knew the machine already).

I do not like buying something without even having a chance to check it, so I passed.Machine went away for 4k EUR. Probably fair price IF it was working.I keep my eyes open for another Hembrug, they pop up from time to time here.Cheers. Hi Artesea,To bad you had to pass on this one.

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But given the state it was in you probably did the right thing. Over here the machine itself in it's current state would probably go for € 1200. With chucks and both steadies a little more.The collet set for €250,- if it is complete.I have a dr1s (4000 tpm crossfeed, hardened ways) with both chucks, one steady and taper attachment for sale for a couple of weeks now. It is in great shape. I am asking a lot less than the lathe you were after, but I haven't had any inquiries yet.I guess prices greatly depend on where you are.Good luck with your searchPeter Heuts. Peter,I know you are quite knowledgeable about those and other machines, so I am tempted to believe you, but my information is different.When I bought the machine it came from the original owner.

And it came with the original quote from Lindeteves-Jacoberg (at least that is what they told me then). This quote is dated April 1969.Do you have any knowledge that contradicts this?I am eager to learn all that is to be learned about all AI Hembrug machines, so your input is much appreciated!Peter HeutsP.s. I remember another thread on painting machines to which you contributed. I think I know which RAL colors AI used (7005 mouse grey and 6011 reseda green?), but do you have any advice on which paint to use/you use? Since you are located in the Netherlands too (as am I), your advice is likely more helpful to me than from those located in other countries. Hi Peter,Thanks for the information about the vintage of my lathe.

It seems that the person I bought my DR1s from misinformed me about it's history. Luckily the Lathe itself is in great shape and has always performed well for me. It certainly does not show it's age I think.Also thank you for the info about the paint for machines. I have no provisions for spraying paint, and since my machines don't have to look as shiny as a new car that should not be a problem (assuming I use durable paint that is up to the use of machines). Now I have a brand of paint to look for that should be alright too.Thanks again,Peter Heuts.