Tyme Avon

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Tyme Avon

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Tyme Avon ATL301

Tyme Avon ATL301.jpg
Type: Wood Lathe
Material: woodturning blanks
Used with: face shield, woodturning tools
Location: wood workshop
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 got slight changes done
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 centers, our "usual" drill chucks also fit

Speed Selection

The lathe can run at various speeds depending on which pulleys are connected by the belt:

spindle speeds resulting from each belt position

Do not put excessive tension on the belt - you'll be very happy about the belt slipping in case you've made a mistake and the tool digs into the workpiece!

New belts are still sold at store.lathes.co.uk