Model Forum / General / Models / December 2006

Hi Chaps,

Owing to not having used it and needing the money for other things, I'm
auctioning my IME 8mm watchmakers lathe on eBay.  The item number is
250059925319 if you're interested and I've attached the auction blurb
below.  The starting price is £1 and there's no reserve so you could
pick up a bargain.  Bid early, bid often - you know it makes sense.  Or
something.  I don't actually know much about this lathe so if anyone
here spots any errors in the description I'd be grateful for a heads
up.

Cheers,

Mike

You are bidding for an IME 8mm Watchmakers lathe, in original box in
absolutely superb condition.  It comes complete with 16 collets,
tailstock, retracting (lifting) hand rest and a leather drive belt.
(Note Motor not supplied).  There is an excellent description of this
lathe at http://www.lathes.co.uk/ime/index.html if you are interested.

I bought this lathe a weak moment and was told it had never been used.
It certainly looks to be in excellent condition, though the box is a
little battered.  I have not used it either, hence this auction !  I do
not know if the collets are original equipment or a later addition but
there are 16 of them in a variety of sizes.  Notice also the headstock
dividing attachment which permits gears etc to be held in a collec for
cutting with an externally driven cutter (not supplied) The photos give
a better description than I can but I will be glad to answer any
questions you may have if I possibly can.  If you require more detailed
photos of any aspect then please ask and I'll try to put some up on a
website somewhere.

No reserve, and low £1 initial bid so pick up an absolute bargain !

Postage will be £18.40 by special delivery, or can collect from
Brighton, East Sussex.  Note I am not willing to ship this outside of
mainland UK and I do not accept Paypal so it has to be cheques, postal
orders or cash in payment