|
This particularly fine example of a Centec 2A "Universal" (swing-table type) came to light when it was removed from a hospital's workshop in 2008. Having had only very light use, the maker's paint was intact and present was a genuine maker's raiser block and swivel-base machine vice - both surprisingly rare items Later, 3rd-party raiser blocks were made longer and could be left in place to act as the horizontal milling overarm |
|
|
|
Instead of the usual "clock" spring to return the quill - a type that always ends up breaking - Centec used a long-lived coil type |
||
|
On the left of the saddle can be seen the final development of the table quick-feed attachment. The quick-feed attachment on early models was relatively crude and used a pinion gear with a tapered end onto which fitted a handle with its mounting boss bored with a matching taper - so allowing the operator to set it's position, or leave it loose and hanging down when not in use. A much improved version, with a circular face ratchet tightened by a knurled ring, was to eventually replace it. |
|
|
|
Complete spindle drive system: the motor is mounted inside the cabinet stand and drives up to pulley fastened to the lower of two gearbox shafts. |
||
