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I bought out a deceased watchmaker for a tiny amount of $.  Among the spoils was a Peerless lathe with this tailstock.  I have never seen a collet holder mounted to a runner.  I am almost certain this is NOT a morse fitted tailstock collet holder that are known far and wide ( I have a couple).  This collet holder is intimately attached to the runner.

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8 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Could you recommend a good site for watch makers lathes? I have no idea what you are talking about, hehe. Joking apart, I  know the basics but would like to learn more. 

https://archive.org/details/watchmakerslathe00good

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The Modern Watchmakers Lathe And How To Use It Hardcover – January 1, 2003

by Archie B. Perkins (Author)

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On 12/3/2024 at 6:30 PM, RichardHarris123 said:

Could you recommend a good site for watch makers lathes? I have no idea what you are talking about, hehe. Joking apart, I  know the basics but would like to learn more. 

You can also look at NAWCC forum but I would suggest you pay for learn time online ultra course lifetime membership not that expensive but will give you good grounding on watchmakers lathe and how to use it via video that can be downloaded, clock repair is also included .

https://learntimeonline.com/ultra-sales-page/

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On 12/29/2024 at 6:12 PM, Dell said:

You can also look at NAWCC forum but I would suggest you pay for learn time online ultra course lifetime membership not that expensive but will give you good grounding on watchmakers lathe and how to use it via video that can be downloaded, clock repair is also included .

https://learntimeonline.com/ultra-sales-page/

If anyone is interested this course is on discount to $97 right now with an extra $20 coupon Timekeeper bringing it down to $77 today.

 

Tom

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