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Documentation for a Richmond #4 milling machine
- Thread starter rhaughian
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Elektrishun
Ultra Member
Here's some basic information on a few Richmond models including the No. 4:
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Andy
Perhaps the No3 manual would be close enough?
They look like nice machines, its always fascinating to read about another british machine tool company. And shipping it across the pond always blows my mind, what was this things story...
Have any pics?
Have any pics?
Perhaps the #3 manual is close enough. I'll have to wait for a response from lathes.co.uk.Perhaps the No3 manual would be close enough?
They look like nice machines, its always fascinating to read about another british machine tool company. And shipping it across the pond always blows my mind, what was this things story...
Have any pics?
I'll post pics once I finish cleaning it up and put it back together.
No, Bob has no documentation. I bought the mill from Bob.
Ha! Small world. Had a quick chat with him about other things last week on way thru town. Saw your new (to you) mill. Enjoy your new machine!
Thank, I think I will enjoy it. Bob is interesting guy to talk to.
Elektrishun
Ultra Member
@rhaughian
I am pretty decent at finding these sorts of things. There is a website for a UK machining business that had a large collection of manuals for vintage machining tools. Find it and you can order it through them. They were advertised as soon to be closing shop for good. I went through their entire list. Only manual that comes close is one for the #3. That seems typical everywhere you look.
I had the same thought as yourself about the #3 and #4 being so close you could use the #3 manual. That description of the #3 and #4 in that link above makes them sound significantly different in size, gearing, and additional features for the #4. Still, if the manual is cheap enough it might be worth a try.
I am pretty decent at finding these sorts of things. There is a website for a UK machining business that had a large collection of manuals for vintage machining tools. Find it and you can order it through them. They were advertised as soon to be closing shop for good. I went through their entire list. Only manual that comes close is one for the #3. That seems typical everywhere you look.
I had the same thought as yourself about the #3 and #4 being so close you could use the #3 manual. That description of the #3 and #4 in that link above makes them sound significantly different in size, gearing, and additional features for the #4. Still, if the manual is cheap enough it might be worth a try.
Thanks for looking. I'll consider the #3 manual. I think at this point it's becoming a nice to have item and not I need it.
Elektrishun
Ultra Member
I hear ya.
I am considering an older metal cutting bandsaw. I am also looking at the logistics of what repairs are needed, parts availability, and where the hell am I going to put it. Shop floor space is slowly evaporating.