Hey Rus. Silly me was slow to on the uptake. I love these things now and wear them all the time. Sadly, the hearing damage is done. Cheers mate, Aaron.
Great collection of Coventry die heads Aaron. The tooling like others have said they are from a capstan or turret , roller boxes etc. If you want info on the Clarkson auto lock I made a UA-cam short video a while ago on my channel showing the operating procedure booklet for them, might need to pause the video to get a view of the text. Cheers Ian
G'day Ian. Thank you for the information. Hopefully others will go across and watch you video. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/3KnE_n6LTvE/v-deo.htmlsi=HlSX5Hw8tmCDu8M5
All of that tooling was used on multiple spindle screw machines like Acme Gridley, Goss, Davenport, Brown & Sharp ect AND/OR manual & automatic turret lathes like Warner & Swasey, Bardons & Oliver ect. I have several videos on my channel of converting them and using them on a standard lathe BUT NOBODY CARES lol! Cheers from the USA.
Hey mate. Thank you for the information on the tooling I really appreciate it. I will post a link to your channel here for people to watch. Cheers, Aaron. ua-cam.com/play/PLEg7Sw4nFHD81BvLR8bweUEOiYHRAlZov.html&si=mPf4CPAQB54JcP26
Hi Aaron! Those tools with the rollers look like they're used for long & thin work / flexible (like plastics) on the lathe where you want to keep the cutter close to the rollers to ensure an accurate diameter. For a turret lathe, you might not be able to pull out the travelling steady, which is where those tools come in. The Clarkson collet holders are awesome in concept - you screw the endmill into the collet, and it goes up against a pointed stop, then you tighten the collet onto the tool, and the endmill will have the same Z 'tool length offset' so you shouldn't need to redo your Z height on the DRO / tooltable or adjust the collar on your Z-axis, BUT, the collets have a limited clamping range, and changing brands of endmills, you want to check the tool length is the same. Also, I wouldn't want to hold a non-threaded tool with one - it might be OK, but because you aren't holding the tool so deep, the tool will be sticking out a little further and could flex a bit and maybe not hold so rigidly. They also have a custom spanner, so, there is that too. Given how cheap ER collets are, and how easy setting your Z / tool length offset is, I'm not sure it's worth the faffing around with them, but pre-DRO they were probably the bee's knees. I preferred the Clarkson collets over the ERs when I did my first cert, but I never really took advantage of being able to change the endmill and check the DRO because we didn't really get to push the endmills to the point of needing to change them, but they held the endmills really nicely.
G'day Adam and thank you for your reply. Some very good information you've provided there mate. Max Grant called me on the telephone soon after I posted that video and explaine to me what they are and what their used for. I will ship that tooling over to Max to use on his turret lathe. Great to hear from you Adam. I hope the new job is going well. Cheers, Aaron.
You’re very welcome Tom. I hope you get some subscribers from it. Max Grant was the first cab off the rank. I’ll ship him that turret tooling this week. Cheers 🍻
That Clarkson Autolock is the large type that normally takes 1" or 1 1/4" shank cutters (or 25 & 32mm) but with an adaptor that takes the small range of collets for smaller cutters - 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 5/8" shanks (or 6,10,12 & 16mm). I've never seen one before!
Thank you for the information. It's good to see this old tooling and pay it forward. Max Grant (swan valley machine shop) has claimed dibs on everything. I like that big clarkson collet chuck but have no use for it. Cheers, Aaron.
The auto heads are sized by the largest size screw they can cut. The Mitutoyo Co-Ax indicator is a copy of the Blake, which is the original and still being made here in the USA.
The Clarkson autolock was common in UK, they take their own style of autolock collets and they hold end mills with threaded shanks and have a centre inside the holder of the body. Clarkson also made lots of kit, mainly famous for tool and cutter grinder. That taper will probably be INT40 with a whit drawbar thread
Nice collection. I’ve been looking for an assortment like you have there for my Warner Swasey No1 turret lathe. All of the turret lathe tooling I have is much larger for my larger Sheldon Turret Lathe.
Hey mate. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I've personally never used a turret lathe before (not in that configeration). I have use a turret lathe like a normal centre lathe though. Max Grant from the Swan Valley machine shop reached out to me so I'll pay it forward and ship that tooling to him over in Western Australia. Cheers, Aaron.
I use my larger turret lathe both ways, it’s got a 5hp spindle, I have 2 turret lathes. If you have the tooling, a turret lathe can make parts so very fast. I manufacture fittings for sale through the usual suspects in addition to general job shop requests I receive. I don’t think I could live without a turret lathe now, I had to work so much longer and harder before I got one. Threading NPT cannot be done faster, correctly, than by a die head.
These extra parts come from a turret lathe mate I had them on my Ward 2C turret lathe. I see a few roller boxes, Swiss head, NT40 ? taper (my Hercus V300 came with a Clarkson autoloc). The Die heads are fantasic! I have a Landis head which is much harder to set up.
Hi Anthony, it was great catching up with you yesterday mate. Sorry for my late reply. I only just saw this comment now. We could’ve chatted about it yesterday. Cheers mate, Aaron
Turret tooling which is usually described by its shank size.They mostly look like 3/4" shanks.The Roller Boxes are for slender work where the rollers become the travelling steady for accurate sizing. The Coventry Die Heads are usually denoted by the largest size thread chasers they can handle.From memory those ones with the red knobs will be Geometric Die Heads and most would be engraved with names and model numbers. A bit of cleaning will help there so drop them in on the kitchen sink and they will be transformed and spotless in the morning.
G’day Micheal. Great chatting 💬 with you over the phone 📱 before. Thanks for the feedback on the tooling. Max Grant was quick of the mark and I’ll send the tooling over to him. Cheers 🍻 Aaron
Hi Ted how are you. Thanks for watching mate. My other channel is my original one. It’s where I do CAD, CAM, CNC, model aircraft and vintage tractors. Channel link is here mate: youtube.com/@dct_aaron_engineering?si=iBefGn0IDFSRPZoq
Industrial hearing loss Massah Po’… I’m pretty sure you can get free/subsidised hearing aids for ID sufferers. Motor Mechanic + TAFE/ Secondary Teacher …. you’d be a shoe-in 👍 Downside??? Dianne would KNOW when you switched them off… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Those Dieheads are like bloody gold mate 👍 Grasshopper
G’day Robert. Yes, excellent advice mate. I went through all the testing 6 months prior the TAFE gig. I ended up with a payout and free hearing aids from work cover Vic. I tell you more over the phone when I speak with you next mate. Cheers 🍻
Gday Aaron the Clarkson Autolock looks to be NT40 the collets are very accurately designed only for 1 cutter sizes, not multiple sizes or metric and imperial like spring collects. They have a thread at the top of the collet this is for screwing the cutter into. You may come across cutters that have a thread this is the reason for that. Also inside the body of the chuck is a center that accurately located the cutter. There is a correct process to installing the cutter into these chucks if not done correctly high chance of cracking the cutter straight down the center. I use them a fair bit. Not that there is anything wrong with ER Spring Collets I use them to but I'm old school and when I'm feeling nostalgic Clarkson Autolocks chucks are my go to because that's all we had in the Engineering firm I did my apprenticeship at back in the 80s and that all we learnt using at Tafe. Also side note mate 2 suppliers I refuse to purchase from Harey Forbskins and Alibaba and his 40 theives. I like to use Whitelaw Tooling and Bolt's and Industrial both up here in Brisbane.
G'day and thanks for watching. Some excellent tips and advice there. I appreciate you taking the time to provide that feedback. I have never used Clarkson Autolock chucks before, but have seen similar style though. I've predominately only used spring collets (ER variety) or hydrualic in milling and 5C on the lathe etc... Thanks for the supplier names. I have met the owner of Bolts & Industrial (he also owns Daintree). I will check out Whitelaw on the net now. I'm with you, regarding the H&F and only occasionally use Aliexpress for cheap stuff. Cheers, Aaron.
@@AaronEngineering Yes Daintree centres are great I've machined a lot of large heavy shafts supported by them and I rate them highly plus Andrew is very helpful and know his products well.
Spot on about the Clarkson, their great claim to fame was that the tool could not be displaced longitudinally by upward pressure if the tool was correctly installed and if the tool started to slip in the collet it would tighten the grip of the collet. Their problem was that it took time and practice to get the installation correct and quicker changing collets have superseded the Clarkson. But if you are not in a rush they still do an excellent job.
G'day Peter. You're not wrong mate. I can't hear a bloody word that Dianne says these days. Especially if she's walking away or in another room. I wear hearing aids these days, but nothing beats your natural hearing. Cheers, Aaron.
@AaronEngineering Sounds like you're already dialled into zoning out during certain voice frequencies 🤔 I've heard that certain Women's voices become more difficult to hear over time. Or maybe this has more to do with Marriage than anything else 😅👍
These tools are similar to the one I have for the capstan on my '63 Colchester Student. Mine are in very good condition though. If I can find a picture I will post
Hello Steve. Thank you for the information. I would love to see that photo when you get time. My email address is on my “about” page. I won’t post it here as I’ll be inundated by scammers 😜. Cheers 🍻
Thanks Randy and that’s okay mate. Within an hour of posting this video Max Grant gave me a call and explained it all to me over the phone. I will pay it forward and ship all that stuff over to Max in Perth Western Australia
Thank you for that. The gentleman from @AWDJRforUA-cam actually reached out to me in the comments. I also posted a link of this playlist for that type of tooling. Regards, Aaron.
Good one Aaron . I will give you a ring . 👍
G'day Max. Great having a chat before on the phone. I'll pack up those parts through the week and ship them over to you mate. Cheers, Aaron.
Gotta love the old Brìtish gear 🎉 g'day Azza nice to see you mate, best wishes to you and yours buddy
Thanks Ralfy. It's nice stuff isn't it. Good to hear from you mate. Cheers, Aaron.
This item are turret lathe tooling #1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11. Nice gifts of the die heads.
Thanks Randy appreciate the feedback and help mate. Hope you’re doing well. Cheers 🍻
@@AaronEngineering I just sent you an email with some great info about chaser and grinding them. Doing well Thanks.
I use the same earmuffs, I also use there model with the built in am/fm radio, work awesome.
@@RRINTHESHOP thanks Randy. I will check my email when I get home. Cheers, Aaron.
I've been using the 3M Worktunes for quite a while and love them.
Hey Rus. Silly me was slow to on the uptake. I love these things now and wear them all the time. Sadly, the hearing damage is done. Cheers mate, Aaron.
Great collection of Coventry die heads Aaron. The tooling like others have said they are from a capstan or turret , roller boxes etc. If you want info on the Clarkson auto lock I made a UA-cam short video a while ago on my channel showing the operating procedure booklet for them, might need to pause the video to get a view of the text.
Cheers Ian
G'day Ian. Thank you for the information. Hopefully others will go across and watch you video. Here is the link:
ua-cam.com/video/3KnE_n6LTvE/v-deo.htmlsi=HlSX5Hw8tmCDu8M5
@@AaronEngineering thanks for sharing the link Aaron much appreciated 👍
@@machineshopinagarage4699 You are very welcome my friend 🍻
All of that tooling was used on multiple spindle screw machines like Acme Gridley, Goss, Davenport, Brown & Sharp ect AND/OR manual & automatic turret lathes like Warner & Swasey, Bardons & Oliver ect. I have several videos on my channel of converting them and using them on a standard lathe BUT NOBODY CARES lol! Cheers from the USA.
Hey mate. Thank you for the information on the tooling I really appreciate it. I will post a link to your channel here for people to watch. Cheers, Aaron.
ua-cam.com/play/PLEg7Sw4nFHD81BvLR8bweUEOiYHRAlZov.html&si=mPf4CPAQB54JcP26
@@AaronEngineering Cool...thanks Aaron.
Hi Aaron!
Those tools with the rollers look like they're used for long & thin work / flexible (like plastics) on the lathe where you want to keep the cutter close to the rollers to ensure an accurate diameter. For a turret lathe, you might not be able to pull out the travelling steady, which is where those tools come in.
The Clarkson collet holders are awesome in concept - you screw the endmill into the collet, and it goes up against a pointed stop, then you tighten the collet onto the tool, and the endmill will have the same Z 'tool length offset' so you shouldn't need to redo your Z height on the DRO / tooltable or adjust the collar on your Z-axis, BUT, the collets have a limited clamping range, and changing brands of endmills, you want to check the tool length is the same. Also, I wouldn't want to hold a non-threaded tool with one - it might be OK, but because you aren't holding the tool so deep, the tool will be sticking out a little further and could flex a bit and maybe not hold so rigidly. They also have a custom spanner, so, there is that too. Given how cheap ER collets are, and how easy setting your Z / tool length offset is, I'm not sure it's worth the faffing around with them, but pre-DRO they were probably the bee's knees. I preferred the Clarkson collets over the ERs when I did my first cert, but I never really took advantage of being able to change the endmill and check the DRO because we didn't really get to push the endmills to the point of needing to change them, but they held the endmills really nicely.
G'day Adam and thank you for your reply. Some very good information you've provided there mate. Max Grant called me on the telephone soon after I posted that video and explaine to me what they are and what their used for. I will ship that tooling over to Max to use on his turret lathe. Great to hear from you Adam. I hope the new job is going well. Cheers, Aaron.
Thanks for the shout out. Hopefully that imperial tooling will last you a while. I would guess the Clarkson is a NMTB40 taper arbor.
You’re very welcome Tom. I hope you get some subscribers from it. Max Grant was the first cab off the rank. I’ll ship him that turret tooling this week. Cheers 🍻
That Clarkson Autolock is the large type that normally takes 1" or 1 1/4" shank cutters (or 25 & 32mm) but with an adaptor that takes the small range of collets for smaller cutters - 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 5/8" shanks (or 6,10,12 & 16mm). I've never seen one before!
Thank you for the information. It's good to see this old tooling and pay it forward. Max Grant (swan valley machine shop) has claimed dibs on everything. I like that big clarkson collet chuck but have no use for it. Cheers, Aaron.
The auto heads are sized by the largest size screw they can cut. The Mitutoyo Co-Ax indicator is a copy of the Blake, which is the original and still being made here in the USA.
Hey Mel. Thank you for information I really appreciate it mate. This is what I love about the UA-cam community. Cheers, Aaron.
The Clarkson autolock was common in UK, they take their own style of autolock collets and they hold end mills with threaded shanks and have a centre inside the holder of the body. Clarkson also made lots of kit, mainly famous for tool and cutter grinder. That taper will probably be INT40 with a whit drawbar thread
Hey mate. Thanks for the feedback and information. Sadly I don’t have a use for the Clarkson and will pass it on to Max Grant over in Perth. Cheers 🍻
Nice collection. I’ve been looking for an assortment like you have there for my Warner Swasey No1 turret lathe. All of the turret lathe tooling I have is much larger for my larger Sheldon Turret Lathe.
Hey mate. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I've personally never used a turret lathe before (not in that configeration). I have use a turret lathe like a normal centre lathe though. Max Grant from the Swan Valley machine shop reached out to me so I'll pay it forward and ship that tooling to him over in Western Australia. Cheers, Aaron.
I use my larger turret lathe both ways, it’s got a 5hp spindle, I have 2 turret lathes. If you have the tooling, a turret lathe can make parts so very fast. I manufacture fittings for sale through the usual suspects in addition to general job shop requests I receive. I don’t think I could live without a turret lathe now, I had to work so much longer and harder before I got one. Threading NPT cannot be done faster, correctly, than by a die head.
Nice update, Aaron.
Hey Michel. Good to hear from you mate. Cheers, Aaron
These extra parts come from a turret lathe mate I had them on my Ward 2C turret lathe. I see a few roller boxes, Swiss head, NT40 ? taper (my Hercus V300 came with a Clarkson autoloc). The Die heads are fantasic! I have a Landis head which is much harder to set up.
Hi Anthony, it was great catching up with you yesterday mate. Sorry for my late reply. I only just saw this comment now. We could’ve chatted about it yesterday. Cheers mate, Aaron
Turret tooling which is usually described by its shank size.They mostly look like 3/4" shanks.The Roller Boxes are for slender work where the rollers become the travelling steady for accurate sizing.
The Coventry Die Heads are usually denoted by the largest size thread chasers they can handle.From memory those ones with the red knobs will be Geometric Die Heads and most would be engraved with names and model numbers.
A bit of cleaning will help there so drop them in on the kitchen sink and they will be transformed and spotless in the morning.
G’day Micheal. Great chatting 💬 with you over the phone 📱 before. Thanks for the feedback on the tooling. Max Grant was quick of the mark and I’ll send the tooling over to him. Cheers 🍻 Aaron
@@AaronEngineering We will see them again when Max gets to use them.
@@localele1 Hope so mate. They might get some use still.
G'day Aaron. Thanks for your review. Great to see you on.
What's the other channel you mention that you have.
Ted
Hi Ted how are you. Thanks for watching mate. My other channel is my original one. It’s where I do CAD, CAM, CNC, model aircraft and vintage tractors. Channel link is here mate:
youtube.com/@dct_aaron_engineering?si=iBefGn0IDFSRPZoq
The die heads will have their size and type marked on their body, usually pretty hard to read.
Hello and thank you. I agree with you, especially on this one as it is old and rusty. Cheers, Aaron.
Industrial hearing loss
Massah Po’…
I’m pretty sure you can get free/subsidised hearing aids for ID sufferers.
Motor Mechanic + TAFE/ Secondary
Teacher …. you’d be a shoe-in 👍
Downside???
Dianne would KNOW when you switched them off…
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Those Dieheads are like bloody gold mate 👍
Grasshopper
G’day Robert. Yes, excellent advice mate. I went through all the testing 6 months prior the TAFE gig. I ended up with a payout and free hearing aids from work cover Vic. I tell you more over the phone when I speak with you next mate. Cheers 🍻
Yes Turret lathe or Capstan lathe. The ones I remember new Ward and Herbert makes.
Thank Andy. Max Grant and Barry also confirmed. Cheers Aaron.
*_You should check out Walker Razor's earmuffs. Very comfortable and slim. I have 2 pair now._* 👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣
Thank you, I'll check them out now. Cheers, Aaron.
the clarkson auto lock collet holder if for clamping milling cutters, I have been looking for one in R8.
Hello Harry. Thanks for that. I appreciate the support and feedback. Cheers, Aaron.
Gday Aaron the Clarkson Autolock looks to be NT40 the collets are very accurately designed only for 1 cutter sizes, not multiple sizes or metric and imperial like spring collects. They have a thread at the top of the collet this is for screwing the cutter into. You may come across cutters that have a thread this is the reason for that. Also inside the body of the chuck is a center that accurately located the cutter. There is a correct process to installing the cutter into these chucks if not done correctly high chance of cracking the cutter straight down the center. I use them a fair bit. Not that there is anything wrong with ER Spring Collets I use them to but I'm old school and when I'm feeling nostalgic Clarkson Autolocks chucks are my go to because that's all we had in the Engineering firm I did my apprenticeship at back in the 80s and that all we learnt using at Tafe.
Also side note mate 2 suppliers I refuse to purchase from Harey Forbskins and Alibaba and his 40 theives. I like to use Whitelaw Tooling and Bolt's and Industrial both up here in Brisbane.
G'day and thanks for watching. Some excellent tips and advice there. I appreciate you taking the time to provide that feedback. I have never used Clarkson Autolock chucks before, but have seen similar style though. I've predominately only used spring collets (ER variety) or hydrualic in milling and 5C on the lathe etc... Thanks for the supplier names. I have met the owner of Bolts & Industrial (he also owns Daintree). I will check out Whitelaw on the net now. I'm with you, regarding the H&F and only occasionally use Aliexpress for cheap stuff. Cheers, Aaron.
@@AaronEngineering Yes Daintree centres are great I've machined a lot of large heavy shafts supported by them and I rate them highly plus Andrew is very helpful and know his products well.
@@timelessengineering I agree. I bought one of hit MT3 live centres for my old Colchester master.
Spot on about the Clarkson, their great claim to fame was that the tool could not be displaced longitudinally by upward pressure if the tool was correctly installed and if the tool started to slip in the collet it would tighten the grip of the collet. Their problem was that it took time and practice to get the installation correct and quicker changing collets have superseded the Clarkson. But if you are not in a rush they still do an excellent job.
Hey Aaron.
You can always look at the positives of hearing loss 🤔
At least now, you have an excuse to tune out 😅👍
G'day Peter. You're not wrong mate. I can't hear a bloody word that Dianne says these days. Especially if she's walking away or in another room. I wear hearing aids these days, but nothing beats your natural hearing. Cheers, Aaron.
@AaronEngineering Sounds like you're already dialled into zoning out during certain voice frequencies 🤔
I've heard that certain Women's voices become more difficult to hear over time.
Or maybe this has more to do with Marriage than anything else 😅👍
These tools are similar to the one I have for the capstan on my '63 Colchester Student. Mine are in very good condition though. If I can find a picture I will post
Hello Steve. Thank you for the information. I would love to see that photo when you get time. My email address is on my “about” page. I won’t post it here as I’ll be inundated by scammers 😜. Cheers 🍻
Nice stuff. No idea what for.
Thanks Randy and that’s okay mate. Within an hour of posting this video Max Grant gave me a call and explained it all to me over the phone. I will pay it forward and ship all that stuff over to Max in Perth Western Australia
This guy has got videos of the tooling...ua-cam.com/video/Xj3XQfvNXSY/v-deo.html
Thank you for that. The gentleman from @AWDJRforUA-cam actually reached out to me in the comments. I also posted a link of this playlist for that type of tooling. Regards, Aaron.
@@AaronEngineering He's a very private gentleman, not a UA-cam Huckster lol!