Hello all I am seriously thinking of buying a used M300. It seems in very good shape as far as wear goes. However, upon running it under power we discovered...
Hi. Which number are you noting as the serial number? I ask because the number you quote would make it a very late machine (e.g. my 1999/2000 M300 has a serial...
Hi, That date does not sound right. Mine is 310304 and it is a 1980 model. It has a tag attached telling the delivery date, so I would guess that 307171...
I've seen several M400's being sold with the half nut section completely broken. One local firm I know had this happen to theirs, apparently it's happened ...
I'm afraid 310304 isn't your real serial number Ed - if it was it would make your machine fresh out of the factory (assuming Harrison are still making M300s),...
For some reason that link seems to have come out corrupted. So just visit http://www.dgrdesigns.co.uk/ and click on Harrison Serial numbers in the side bar. ...
Neil, That is quite interesting. Why does the lathe manual reference the number on the right front of the bed and never mention the number on the back? After...
First let me say that I am 100% self taught as a lathe operator, so I probably do lots of things in an unconventional way. My first lathe was a Myford S7. It...
600 Machinery were still offerring new M300's last year. They gave me the current brochure. Jordan ******** Posted by: "neil f" it would make your machine...
Thanks to all for the nice responses to my request for information regarding my interest in buying a particular M300. There is a number also stamped in rear of...
Dave One of my Emco Maier lathes (Emcomat 8.4) has a calibrated dial and a handwheel on the outboard end of the carriage feed screw (long axis) - the other...
Hi All, Anybody got a spare fixed steady or know where I can find one? They seem to be thin on the ground with the used tool dealers and are horrendously...
As far as I know they're still making M300 lathes. I had a brochure and price list from RK International Machine Tools last May. The asking price for a new...
Apparently even Harrisons are imports now – made in China. I’m sure the metal quality and precision fits are monitored much more closely than the cheapo...
Hi Lee The leadscrew handwheel was a standard fitment on the Super 7 and an optional extra on the ML7. Myfords did not make a milling attachment, although...
Dave and Lee, When I first got my Harrison M300 I was surprised that it did not have micrometer dial on the hand wheel. It is actually the first lathe that I...
It is my understanding that the M300 is still made but made in China. Won't be long before China owns the world. Ed ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
In message <hkgjem+al9e@eGroups.com>, andyattwell1 <AndyA10@...> writes ... I got mine from Home & Workshop Machinery by telling Steve I was looking ...
The was a recent press release saying that Clausing/Harrison manufacture was being removed from China because of quality issues. The copies/links circulated...
Here's a couple of quick grabs from a Google search on 'Harrison lathe China': ============ Posted 2005 (USA) Just an update on the current production...
The Emco Maier lathes are only about 18 inches betweeen centers so the handwheel mounted on the lead screw is not far way from the action at the cutting tool....
David One solution to the Right Hand thread leadscrew would be to make an adjustable collar for the handwheel and put your own markings on the collar. How...
Aha Ed. You have given me a possible idea. Instead of a handwheel on the end of the leadscrew, Perhaps I should be looking at putting a graduated collar on...
I’m not sure a lot of the lathes have accurate coupling to the hand wheel along the bed. Most that don’t have calibration couple onto a linear gear rail,...
Or, rather than cleaning the scales - you can buy the very fine DRO made in the UK by Newall. Scales are a completely sealed Stainless Steel tube. I love mine....
My M300 has a collar behind the hand wheel but does not turn independently on the shaft. By using a dial caliper you could determine how far the carriage...
The graduated collar behind the hand wheel is to be used a a general guide only. It is not accurate by any means. They are handy to have but absolutely not...
Yes my first lathe was a treadle one hand made/scraped and dated 1901 that I put a washing machine motor on, not even a flat drive belt but round. No guides on...
Good Evening Has anyone had experience of this please? Setting up a job for a final few thou cut, we realized there was a "sloppiness" in the Imperial side of...
