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: woodturning area
Access Requirements: Woodturning Introduction
Status: [[Has InfoBox Status::accessories need documentation]]
Tutors: Lukas

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

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


Tool Rest

Our Tyme Avon came with an alternative tool rest:

Bent tool rest for Tyme Avon


Barrels

Our Tyme Avon came with two barrels. We are mainly using the right one on the picture, since it turns with the wood:

The barrels of our Tyme Avon Wood Lathe