Vintage G. Boley Geneva Round Bar 8mm Watchmakers Lathe - Mechanically Complete + 14 Collets

$900.00
-6%

$850.00

In stock
Shipping time: 5 day(s)

Description

Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of precision German workshop engineering. This is a genuine G. Boley 8mm Geneva-style round bar bed watchmakers lathe, manufactured in Esslingen, Germany.The end of the heavy cylindrical alignment bed is crisply factory stamped with the official maker's logo and serial number: 14695.This is a mechanically complete kit—uniquely featuring all core lathe components matching on the same round rail. Please note: No motor is included with this set.What’s Included:

  • G. Boley Geneva Bed: Solid round alignment rail mounted securely on its original circular bench pedestal foot.
  • Headstock: Smoothly spinning, original 8mm G. Boley headstock with a multi-step pulley wheel and drawbar.
  • Tailstock: Matching original runner tailstock assembly that clamps perfectly onto the round rail.
  • Tool Rest Assembly: Complete with the correct Geneva-style tip-over tool rest holder base.
  • 14-Piece Heavy-Duty Collet Starter Set: A clean, versatile assortment of standard 8mm collets featuring a fantastic run of larger sizes perfect for clock restoration and heavy stock turning. Includes metric sizes: 5, 6, 14, 15, 18, 26, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 38, 49, and 50.
  • Condition: Beautiful vintage workshop condition. All mechanical adjustments slide smoothly, lock down tightly, and align perfectly along the solid round rail. Because it includes the headstock, tailstock, tool rest with blades, and collets, it is completely self-contained—just add your choice of a motor system or foot-wheel to start turning.
    Location: Perth, WA. Local pickup preferred. Happy to safely pack and box if the buyer wishes to arrange an interstate courier or registered post.