I really appreciate you and what you're doing with your channel just want you to know that I've learned a lot watching your channel I wanted to learn how to be a machinist and I was given some old machines and over the years I've acquired some tools and by God I can make stuff now and you are largely responsible for that and I just want you to know that I appreciate what you do and thank you very much
This is going to be a great series, and is right up my street! I just love the idea of something so small that actually works, looking forward very much to seeing this in action too, cheers, Dave UK
Loved this and looking forward to the rest of the Manson series, and rooting for Unimat, Sherline, Taig and possibly the British Cowells and the American Levin lathes. Material for months!
Turn Brass, leaded brass is wonderful on these little things. Always wanted one of these Manson, ended up with some tiny Aluminum extrusion lathes plus a Watchmakers lathe,
Wow, don’t you wish you had a miniature bed like this one when teaching basic machine shop. Especially if it was a replica of your Clausing, South Bend or Logan lathes. Thanks for this series.
I enjoy seeing the street addresses on old ads. Despite decades of growth and changes, many old midcentury Los Angeles industrial properties are still standing. I worked in such a building, a machine shop in Northridge, in 1981, and it's still there. The original Costa Mesa home of ArmaLite is a brake shop now. And so on. 2010 S Sepulveda is gone, sadly. There is an empty space, a parking lot, between 2008 and 2022. The former, however, appears to be about the right age and was probably built in the 1940s or 1950s. On the other hand, address renumbering does happen, and I suppose it's possible 2008 S Sepulveda was the original home of the company, and the empty space next door was the loading yard. It certainly looks right.
In my apprentice years, 1961-65 we had Monarch 10EE lathes and I was aware of these Manson lathes and I thought I really would like one of them, it was such an attractive unit. I never did find one for sale back then (no EBAY) so about 30 years ago I bought a full size Monarch 10EE for my shop. So now I have a lathe with the fabulous style and function of the full size 10 EE . Getting kind of old now to add to the collection of stuff that I have to give serious thought to deassesing so my quest for a Manson Micro lathe is over. Thanks for the series.
I was surprised, given the empty volume within the body casting, that there wasn't a drawer (or similar) to hold the accessory kit. It might be interesting to do a Then vs. Now comparison of one (or more) of these vintage items and the new mini lathes being pushed out.
Loved this presentation on this lathe. Really a lovely little machine, would also suit modeling railway hobby like i have. Its ridiculous almost to use larger lathes(bench type) to make small parts. Very interesting, thanks mr Pete
Like it. Small lathes from the days in the 1970's when I simply crossed the street from where I worked heading for the nearest Ironmonger and bought me a Unimat 3. Try that today!
When I was about 12, some 50 years ago, I traded by bicycle for a very small and very old miniature lathe. Was made of cast iron and enamel black. It didn't have a motor, so I found an old Singer sewing machine motor for the job. It had a 4 jaw chuck and a very simple saddle, crossslide driven by a wheel on the leadscrew. Had a lot of fun with this toy and led to my interest in machining. I sold it to help pay for my first car, but wish I'd kept it. Life is a series of regrets interspersed with less memorable events 😢
Those are some artwork in machine thinking. From the art Deco Raymond Lowe styling of the streamlined trains to the usefulness of a quality craftsman. Really nice machines.
Another interesting and entertaining video. Always been fascinated by small lathes like this as well as jeweler/ clock makers lathes. Look forward to more of this MrPete.
Hey Pete I've been looking forward to this video. I have a sherline lathe and milling machine. I only first saw the Manson in your last video. 1946 wow....This is so cool, I love it! Can't wait to see some little bitty chips flying. Haha. What a quality machine!
I have a 1970's Craftsman 3 inch lathe with tooling and accessories.I learned lathe work at RCA in the 70's on Hardinge lathes producing copper electronic parts.Later did some larger parts on large Monarchs.
I'm lookin forward to watching this series.lathes are already neat to learn. but seeing a tiny lil guy that looks so much like the old Industrial badbois blew my mind a little. i wish i could get my hands on one. i have been seeing "micro lathes" and "micro mills" on ebay and such. they look like different configurations of a set of aluminum extrusion legos or something. i could be wrong but they look like they possibly have a similar footprint, granted one is infinitely more aesthetically pleasing.
Lyle I’ve always wondered about these smaller lathes. The types of parts made on them and material limitations. I’ve heard of Sherline and Unimat, never heard of Manson. Really looking forward to this series. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks Mr Pete. I'm excited about seeing these little lathes. The only ones that I have ever seen in real life are the little watch maker lathes that I think are made in Germany.
I hope you know that most of my favorite mechanically minded people idolize you and hold you in the highest regards. We have our favorite yourubers like Tim Hunkin, Applied Science, Clickspring, AlphaPhoenix, even AvE and Medhi and etc *but you’re our favorite youtubers’ favorite youtuber* and usually who they quote as their inspiration
Great little machine looking forward to seeing all the rest of the videos .I have a China outlet lethe thought that was small never new there was an even smaller one !! Thanks Mr pete always informative
@@mrpete222 Hi Mr Pete. The handwheel on the back of the spindle is held on with a tiny allen headed grub screw on my Manson. Also, in all the pictures of the Manson that I have seen the handwheel is the other way around. Cheers, Alan.
Hi Mr. Pete. I was lucky to find one at a garage sale 10 years ago, just missing the cover plate and original motor ($15). I'm sure I'll learn a lot from your videos. Love all your videos for that matter.
Lyle, this video is so bizarre, the machine resembles a full size machine, and while watching, I see your giant hand appear..... almost like a Twilight Zone episode...... wonderful my friend.....Paul
The Zip Code is on the lathe. It was made in West Los Angles, Calif.25, the zip code is 25. Remember that zip codes were only two digits prior to 1963. Looking forward to this series.
I have a very worn out UniMat i inherited from my great grandfather who was a machinist during WWII on an aircraft carrier. i'm looking foward to your future vids on these mini machines.
I have a craftsman lathe that was built in the fifties. Years ago i found a guy that was selling some parts for it .he told me it was made by the double d company. The centers on the head stock ,and the tail stock is 00 jabobs taper. Everything on it is cast iron except ,gears ,pulleys. It has v bed . I think its 20 inches between center,and 3 inch diameter. It out in the shop and its cold out .1/2 inch twenty thread on the head .
