Tyme Avon

MachineInfoBox Tyme Avon ATL301

Material:	woodturning blanks
Used with:	face shield, woodturning tools
Access Requirements:	Woodturning Introduction
Tutors:	Lukas

The Tyme Avon is an old, but solidly built lathe that has replaced our flimsy Güde 1000.

This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is also tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!

Task	comment	Status
Name the tool:	Tyme Avon (exact model TBD by bed length)	done
Take a picture	-	done
Find the manual as PDF	print version for sale (expensive) here; reportedly not very useful beyond machine specs	not available
Documentation	explain (& photograph?) all major accessories and setup options; possible starting point besides manual: http://www.lathes.co.uk/tyme/	pending
Print QR-Code	use the wikicrawler	pending
Introduction	Woodturning Introduction may need slight changes - TBD	pending
Security Check	was fitted with an EU plug and a longer cord by Johannes; belt runs into the side of its pulleys, but pulleys can't be moved over - deemed safe (but may cost a new belt years from now)	done
Test	to be done or witnessed by a manager	done
tool's name, owner and approx. value	donated by Joe; value not yet known	pending
Last step: make it available	physically and in the wiki - then delete this template	pending

Specs

We seem to have the Model ATL301 with 36" (915 mm) between centers and a bed length of 52" (1320 mm).

max. workpiece diameter (above bed): 280 mm (11")
- max. workpiece diameter (swiveled 90°): 495 mm (19.5")
- max. workpiece diameter (swiveled 180°): 610 mm (24")
max. workpiece length: 900 mm
spindle speeds: 470 - 750 - 1150 - 2000 rpm
motor: 550 W (3/4 hp)
spindle thread: M25 × 2 mm; internal No. 2 morse taper (MK2)
workholding options:
- headstock: drive center, faceplate, four-jaw chuck, ...
- tailstock: No. 2 morse taper (MK2) - accessories: rotating center, our "usual" drill chucks also fit