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Holbrook Lathes
Precision Bench Lathe - Drive Systems
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Instruction & Maintenance Manuals are available for a range of Holbrook lathes
Model B No. 8   Model B No. 9   Model T No. 13   Model T No. 15
Model 5P Precision Plain Lathe   Models 13, 15 & 17 Self-contained   
31/2" Precision Bench Lathe   1960s "Minor"   Accessories

For use with the ordinary lathe a fast-running, 2-speed ball-bearing countershaft assembly was available that incorporated both fast-and-loose pulleys and an additional round-rope "overhead" drive for the grinding and drilling spindles.

When equipped for production a special countershaft was supplied that enabled stop, start and some speed changes to be made by foot-pedals operating wire links. 

Foot pedal to control the capstan-lathe countershaft unit