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Colchester Student/Master Motor | Used Machine Tools LTD

Name: Colchester Student/Master Motor | Used Machine Tools LTD
Availability: InStock

Description

Colchester Student/Master Motor

This is a replacement (or spare) main drive motor for a Colchester Student or Master series lathe the “motor unit” that powers the headstock spindle (via belts or drive system) on these classic centre-lathes. Such a motor is the heart of the lathe’s drive system: when installed, it delivers the torque and rotational power necessary to spin the spindle and allow turning, facing, screw-cutting and other lathe operations. For many Student/Master machines, this motor is essential without it the lathe becomes essentially a heavy non-operational frame.

Key Features & Intended Role

Main spindle drive: The motor provides the rotational force that drives the lathe’s spindle through a belt or gear-drive system. In original Student/Master lathes, this drive system was typically a V-belt (or twin V-belt) from the motor to the headstock pulley/lay-shaft.
Compatibility with Student / Master series: Since the Student and Master models share the same general design for motor mount and drive arrangement (with differences mainly in bed length and centre height) — a motor labelled for “Student/Master” is likely intended to fit correctly in the existing stand-mount / belt-mount configuration.
Power & speed typical of original specification: For example, the “Student 1800” was originally delivered with a 2.2 kW (≈ 3 hp) motor driving twin V-belts into a geared headstock — giving a top spindle speed quoted at 1800 rpm in that model. Other variants (e.g. “Master 2500”) used more powerful motors (e.g. 3.75 kW / 5 hp) and a more robust drive/clutch arrangement.
Replacement / refurbishment utility: Over time, original motors on older Colchester lathes may wear out, develop electrical or mechanical faults, or be removed. Having a dedicated motor unit (such as this listing) allows restoration of the lathe to working condition — making it viable again for turning, facing, screw-cutting and general lathe work.