viceroy denford lathe

[daver]

Hi, I'm a new member who's just bought a Viceroy Denford lathe, it's a bit old and I intend to spend a bit of time and money to improve it's condition. What I would like to know is what model it is so I can look for spares and such. Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards daver

[dazz]

Hi
Welcome to the forum.

Looks like you have a Mk2 TDS variant.
Take a look at lathes.co.uk for some info.

Spares are very rare for these machines.

Your lathe would be a good candidate for a CNC retrofit because it doesn't have a gearbox and other features that would not be needed.

[daver]

Hi Dazz, Thank you for the info,as I'm new to what for me is a hobby, I'm not sure what you mean when you talk about CNC retrofit.
Regards daver

[dazz]

Hi
That's when the handles are replaced with motors controlled by a computer.

Before going down that path, it would be best to get comfortable with using the lathe as it is (after a clean up).

[daver]

Thanks Dazz, Clean up it is then, and enjoy.

Regards daver

[Taylon]

Hello,

I agree with Dazz. However, I have a second Denford TDS that I am breaking for spares and using some parts to repair the Denford lathe TDS that I rebuilt and featured in this Denford forum. Just look up posts under Taylon. If you wish to contact me use the IM on this forum.

Kindest regards, John R.

[Andy B]

Hi Daver,

Your lathe is a TDS1 LS - 'LS' meaning leadscrew.
I have just posted a diagram of the different lathe models in this thread.

Andy