Craven lathe gets a new home. Heavy machining

[@hullygully-3599]

I can imagine 2020 has brought you a lot less business pressure Dave and replaced it with a far more satisfying role at your new company. The owner is clearly a smart guy whose prepared to listen and work with you to broaden the scope of his own business. You deserve it buddy ... another great video & stay safe.

[@victoryfirst2878]

What a real machine is made of pure girth. The riggers really shined on this move. Hope all works out for you David. Peace and good luck will follow fella. VF

[@Donkusdelux]

Oh wow, very glad that we will get to see this old girl in action again!! I thought we might have never saw it do a job~

[@BluesDoctor]

David. I hope to see how you approach this adaptation. There are interesting practical challenges that fascinate me. Glad to see you keeping the old iron in productive use. All the best.

[@Just1GuyMetalworks]

Wow, those steady rests! 😃 Nice to see some guys that know what there doing in regards to moving large, heavy objects. Was kinda surprised that boom truck could even lift that beast 😅. Thanks for sharing, David! Cheers! 👍😁👍

[@robertoswalt319]

I have always been fascinated by watching machinery moved and set up. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@theonlybuzz1969]

Excellent and the old girl is giving a new chapter in her life of trepanning larger diameters than her fellow friends in the workshop that you are now working in. May she have many more years left in her and also in yourself. Take care.. and all the best...Phil

[@grumpyg9350]

That machine is so amazing. I sure hope you get some big stuff to load her up.👍👍👍👍🍻

[@russelloneill9763]

Couldn't have gone to a better home. DSG for company, can't be bad. All the best David from a DSG fan in Cape Town.

[@landlifem5872]

I'm glad some old iron is still getting used. Idiots where I am is scrapping the Craven big bore twin Chuck deep hole borer. Would be a perfect setup for big trepanning setup

[@ChrisB257]

That seems like a double stroke of luck Dave - sold and, you get to be its boss. Good news. :)

[@wimdsock9419]

A slightly less tense move than the DSG- Almost had a heart attack watching that one! Great to see you working it in a new home. First time commenting here (never comment on KZbin videos), but just wanted to say how much I enjoy your channel. Cheers matey.

[@hmw-ms3tx]

Looking forward to seeing it running. Like you, I've been waiting to see that since you moved it into your shop.

[@afterhoursfab]

Great video, I love to see how riggers move stuff around. Quite the crane on that truck.

[@jaygee9249]

Howdy, back in 70s at Tubemakers we had big Cravens, Swifts, Dean Smith & Graces and 6Mt long big boring m/c's. These were the Rolls Royce of machine tools

[@seery188]

Nicely done David, cant wait to see her to work,

[@bcbloc02]

I am impressed with the boom capacity on that truck!! What can it lift? Think I would scoot that lathe back a foot or 2 if possible. Looks like it would do a fat man a number if he was between those 2 carriages when they passed.

[@SB-hi9nj]

Now thats what you call a machinery move video :-) That lathe is some machine.

[@izalman]

One of Stockports finest exports, pleased it’s been rehomed and its working life extended.

[@glencasson9046]

Fantastic! I am sure we are all looking forward to future vids with the craven trepanning the big stuff. Friday night, Mr Smith calling.

[@Throughthebulkhead]

Dave that is a great solution - we will be able to continue to see you do the impossible!

[@daveyb2552]

In a way I'm glad its w you. In another,.. your machining, no matter what is always a pleasure to watch.Be well.

[@Pnrc-b2u]

Thanks Dave, I always enjoy your video’s

[@chrisstephens6673]

Well at least the Chinese won't get it for scrap price.👍

[@someotherdude]

YIKES.... that is a whole lot of lathe on a heckuva little chain.

[@lwilton]

Looks like it could be a little tight between the carriage handles on those two machines!

[@markfryer9880]

Yes, that was my thoughts as well! It looks like it will be awfully tight when the carriage mechanisms pass each other.

[@joandar1]

@@markfryer9880 It appears to me it is not set in place as yet, it is mentioned that there is going to be a moat dug out and I suspect that will happen before the machine is set and leveled. Just my thoughts, John, Australia.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

very heavy duty lathe machine

[@johnstrange6799]

You can really appreciate the scale of the beast when you see it on the trailer.

[@crozwayne]

Fab to know you still got this beast Dave!

[@5020Chris]

@David Wilks, superb, might just be as well that those previous sales never materialised. Looking forward to seeing it in use !

[@joandar1]

So in a manner of speaking its come home to roost. Good stuff mate. Cheers, John, Australia.

[@adrianbower1740]

It will be nice to see the big rig in action sometime mate

[@geoffreyward4743]

i'm surprised you did not go with your mate,the bin man again.i hope you kept something for at home.

[@Opinionator52]

I would have like seeing the delivery truck back into the unload point.... It's good to see the big one is going back into producing work.... :o) . O,,,

[@rickhaass1133]

glad she found a home

[@THEIRONWORKER]

The Craven is big ! what is it's demensions

[@127069]

That’s a tiny craven!!

[@brianevans1946]

Man what a monster..

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Thought your pal with the skip lorry & lead foot would have shifted that for you😂😂👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍺

[@markfryer9880]

Oh God no! That was a heart stopper even Downunder!

[@theessexhunter1305]

David, did you ever take pictures of when you put the machines in your workshop back in the day?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

At least it found a good home . It would have fit in my shed no worries !

[@nicholas9900]

The lathe you’ve been cravin’

[@therealspixycat]

Have you sold the Bridgeport David?

[@glenncerny8403]

That is a tight fit.

[@jeffnevius]

Why did you close?

[@evanjones2539]

Just as a matter of interest.... what weight is it...??

[@boostie1005]

Cravens old site is currently being demolished, 2 of the 4 big bay's gone and 1/2 the office still standing.

[@Sunder-ft1nx]

Is it for sell ?

[@markfryer9880]

Hi Dave, good to see another update video from you. Glad to see you are getting your machines over with you at the new place. Keep safe and well. Mark, Melbourne, Australia

[@aubreyaub]

Wot Mark said. Mark, Rockhampton Australia.

[@DH-wr7rw]

So, how is an engine lathe converted to a trepanning lathe? I guess the compound is removed and then a tool fixture of some sort attached to the cross slide or apron? Is the fixture permanent or easily switched out when you want to do normal lathe work?

[@patrickshaw7983]

I was just wondering the same thing.

[@DH-wr7rw]

Looking at some older videos I see that the tool fixture is actually a turret. Is the turret custom made or is a old turret reworked to fit? Is that a regular steady rest used for the trepanning tool or is that custom made also?

[@127069]

Those Pesci cranes can lift!

[@richardbradley961]

THE OLD GIRL LIVS ON , GRATE.REGARDS R.

[@avelingdx]

Nice to see the leadscrew removed for safe transportation. Enjoy your real machining videos, a nice change from play machinists trying to out do one another with over sophistication.

[@ehamster]

Not moving it with a skip truck? I’m disappointed.

[@nikolaiownz]

What a beutiful machine Its abit sad to see that shop so empthy

[@nagendrahindustani1429]

You want sell this

[@ehamster]

What’s it weigh? 8 tonne?

[@bostedtap8399]

I'm guessing 12 T.

[@anouarmedea8781]

Great

[@wiadrognoju]

What happened to that skip lorry guy - he will move it for you fast and furious :)

[@jurgen5981]

Hermoso torno, me dio miedo ver que lo tenían en el aire y el camión no estaba acomodado para entrar rápido. ¿De que año es?

[@sambird141]

She's a big girl

[@rugger8787]

give you 40 bucks for it

[@pricklydoorhandle]

Sell it to Russia