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[[File:ClausingColchester6527_img1.jpg|400px|thumb|left|Clausing-Colchester 6527 13" &times; 36" Gap Bed Lathe]]
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== Description ==
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=== Classes ===
* Use of this machine will require a Equipment Training class, to be developed. Meanwhile use is restricted to approved staff and volunteers.

=== Specifications ===
CAPACITIES
* Height of centres: 6&frac12; in.
* Swing
:: Over bed: 13 in.
:: Over cross slide: 8 in.
* Distance between centres: 36 in.
* Diameter if faceplate: 12 in.
* Turning diameter in gap: 18 in.
* Width in front of faceplate: 4{{Frac|3|8}} in.
* Capacity of travelling steady rest: 2 in.
* Overall length: 77&frac12; in.
* Overall width: 33 in.
* Weight (approx): 1512 lb
HEADSTOCK
* Spindle bore (Max. bar diameter): 1&frac12; in.
* Spindle nose: A.S.A. long taper LO
* Taper in spindle nose bush: No. 3 Morse
* Spindle speeds (two-speed motor): 16
* Range of spindle speeds (two-speed motor): 40&ndash;1800 r.p.m.
CARRIAGE
* Total travel of cross slide: 6&frac34; in.
* Total travel of top slide: 3{{Frac|5|8}} in.
* Height from top of top slide to centre line of spindle: 1{{Frac|7|8}} in.
* Max. tool shank size (pillar type tool post): {{Frac|9|16}} &times; 1{{Frac|1|8}} in.
THREADS AND FEEDS
* Pitch of leadscrew: 6 t.p.i.
* Number of threads: 45
:: Range: 4&ndash;120 t.p.i.
* Number of feeds: 45
::Range per rev. of spindle
:::Longitudinal: 0.0025&ndash;0.068 in.
:::Cross: 0.0006&ndash;0.017 in.
TAILSTOCK
* Spindle travel (No. 3 M.T. centre fitted): 5&frac12; in.
* Spindle travel (Standard tang drill fitted): 3&frac34; in.
* Taper in spindle: No. 3 Morse
DRIVE
* Two-speed motor
:: 3 / 1&frac12; hp
:: 60 c/s
:: 1800 / 900 r.p.m.

* ''Electrical spec: '' '''xxxV 60Hz yyyA zzzW'''

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* ''Location: '' '''Metal Shop'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''Clausing-Colchester 6527'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''F 3 59306'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''motorsn'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
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==Safety Specifics==

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==Documentation==

* [https://trello.com/1/cards/5ffc8147a7067578c6eea40b/attachments/6019968e917ac659b2913bd3/download/col-6500-13-06.pdf Instruction and Parts Manual]
* [http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/5286/27806.pdf Another version of the Instruction and Parts Manual]

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==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
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==Settings==
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==Tips & Tricks==
* [https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general-archive/searching-oil-shell-tellus-27-equivalent-77490/ Discussion of correct lubrication to replace Shell Tellus 27 & 33]
* [https://www.lubefinder.com/range/shell-tellus.html Tellus Lubricant Oil Conversion Chart]
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