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Picked this up in Massachusetts today.

Good evening everyone. My family recently purchased an old factory and in the old tool room was a Dalton TL. I am really fond of old machines and have restored a South Bend Heavy 10 and an old knee mill, so when I saw it I quickly snatched it up. At some point over the years, bed extensions had been welded on and after reading everything I could find on Dalton lathes, I was pretty bummed b/c of not knowing the serial number. Wasting no time, I got to work tearing everything apart and cleaning it up and while I'm not close to getting everything "paint ready", I think it's not too bad damaged. The ways have some marks but that's to be expected after almost 100yrs. I knew I didn't want the bed extensions, so I cut them off and stuck the bed in my mill, with the hopes of peeling the metal back until I found the serial number. Well luck would have it that after two nights, I found part of it. They had welded part of it up and that is as clean as I can get it. I think the serial number is 10103 which I would think it high b/c of the tags have the New York address, so I believe it would've had to be built between '22 and '25 but please let me know if you feel that is incorrect. There was a smaller tag with a place for a model number on top of the cutting table tag. Someone has made a steady rest for it over the years, I also found a milling attachment (It looks like it could be from Dalton but there are no markings on it....that I have found), the 3c collets that came with it and a precision level along with a few chucks, and various live and dead centers. The collets all have Dalton stamped on them. I have not found the collet draw bar yet, so I guess I'll have to make one of those if I can't find it. I don't think the Master motor is the one that came with it but after doing some research, it is period correct and runs like a top. My plan is to get it back to as close to new as I can (within reason) and to quote Henry Ford "you can have any color you want as long as its black", so black is what it will be. I plan to bring everyone along as I go and if anyone has any pointers or information, please let me know. Thanks Trey

Hello ALL, Just acquired this nicely restored lot 6, Sn 7090, 36” bed, from Bill Fit, in Seattle. Bill acquired the lathe from a previous private owner in Oregon. Not much is known about the lathe, except that it is a west coast machine and has a brass badge with inscription “Harringtons 092” rivet to the headstock gear cover. I assume this badge might by an early 20th machine shop inventory tag of some sort. Loose brass badging that comes with the machine shows a patent date of 1922. So either thismlathe dates from the 1920’s, or the badging came off another machine at some point. I assumed early lot 6’s were built prior to 1920’s. Also, The back gear motor mount appears to have been reworked, maybe installed in lieu of the original Dalton motor mount. But, Iam not very familiar with the subtleties of the Dalton 6. The angled dovetail on the cross slide is something I haven’t seen before. The lot 6 does seem to be a more robust lathe than the SB 9” I have, from the same mid 1920’s time frame. glenn B.

Hello, I just came across a lot 2 Dalton lathe and want to add a tool post to this. I am looking for some feedback on what others have done. I’m also interested in a 4” Chuck for this. Does anyone have parts for these lathes? I’m glad I found this group so I can ask more questions pertaining to these vintage, unique lathes. Craig

Lot 4, no. 256. Two three jaw chucks, a lantern tool holder and what is likely a shop made tool holder (by the previous owner). I believe all the change gears are here, as well and a collet closer (twist to close). The lathe was given to me, so I’m passing it along the same way. Pickup from the northern Chicago suburbs. John Rosberg

Is there anyone that might have a Steady Rest that fits a Dalton B-4 Lot 4/30” Bed. I know they are not to be found but do pop up now and then. Since I do not know what it looks like for my Dalton when out at flea markets or on the internet looking pictures would work nice and maybe some dimensions to work off of would be very nice if someone has one. Any help out there would be great .Thanks Terry Sent from Mail for Windows

My brother bought this years ago from Dennis Turk, and it has one of Dennis' reproduction thread dials on it. Cabinet with drawers not included. I think Glen was going to finish it up and use it, but now I just want to sell it to help my sister-in-law out. Asking $500 for everything shown except the cabinet. I wanted members here to have 1st shot on it before listing it on Craigslist or eBay. I'd prefer not to ship, since I've seen so many disasters caused by careless shippers of lathes, shapers, etc. Not to mention prohibitive shipping rates. Dennis can chime in with any additional information on this. It is currently in Tillamook, Oregon, but I may bring it over to my shop in Salem within a week or two. Thanks, Dan Linscheid

Hi guys. So a few years ago I picked up a second TL Dalton. This one was unlike my first one or the pattern makers lathe. First off the lathe had a double gear reduction overhead drive so the lathe only turns about 450 rpm. Second it does not have the pattern makers spindle nose that is 1 1/2 - 8 rather this lathe has the 1 1/4 - 12 spindle nose. The lathe came with a face plate a dead center for the spindle and a Jacobs generator chuck for the tail stock. It also came with one tool holder and a lathe dog. The lathe though in just wonderful condition was covered with copper shavings. It was obvious to me that the lathe had been used to turn commutators on generator and starter motors for the auto industry as well as maybe the repair of old induction run repulsion start electric motors. These motors are equipped with a commutator and brushes like a DC motor though they are AC. So one other thing was really unusual and that was the motor that was installed on the over head drive. This motor is built unlike any motor I have ever seen. This motor is equipped with a centrifugal clutch on the motor shaft. The armature spins freely on the motor shaft and the armature has a centrifugal clutch and the motor shaft has a clutch drum. The motor runs really well and it will spin up about one third of its rated rpm before the clutch engages the shaft. I think this motor was used to start heavy loads. Take a look at the pictures as this is a most interesting Dalton lathe. Dennis

Hi guys. Sorry been off line for so long. I have a new email address and now can read as well as post to the Dalton sight. I see questions about thread protectors. I still have a large quantity of spindle nose thread protectors I made up some years ago. These are for the 1 1/4- 12 spindle on the Lot 2 3 4 and 5 lathes as well as the Dalton TL that has the same spindle nose. These TL models are kind of rare as they were marketed as electrical shop lathes and as such had the 1 1/4 - 12 spindle rather than the more common 1 1/2 - 8 we usually see on the TL pattern makers lathe. $15 and shipping if interested. The picture shows an original Dalton thread protector and the ones I made are exact copies though made of Aluminum and black anodized were as the originals were cast iron. The second picture shows an original and also one I made. You can email me at dennisturk448@...

Dennis, I'd be interested in one of your spindle thread protectors if you still have some available. How do we go about getting funds and info to you? Would also be interested in thread dials if you decide to make some, or even just one of the gears. - Chris