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Cracked Spanner Second hand engineering tools and machinery bought and sold.

It's alway a bittersweet feeling stripping all the cupboards in a workshop, but the contents will soon be on to new home...
11/10/2026

It's alway a bittersweet feeling stripping all the cupboards in a workshop, but the contents will soon be on to new homes, but it was lovely to meet their current owner and listen to him telling me about some of the projects they'd created for him.

Next job is to return with an engine crane and lift the machines out of their home of 50 years.

Arriving shortly is this lovely Denham LatheUsed until recently by an innovative model engineer this is far from your st...
11/10/2026

Arriving shortly is this lovely Denham Lathe

Used until recently by an innovative model engineer this is far from your standard Denham lathe.

Fitted with a quick change tool post and more tool holders than you can shake a stick at, it also comes with a 3 jaw chuck with several sets of jaws, a 4 jaw independent, a suprisingly large faceplate, a few other drive plate for various uses. Stacks of change wheels to allow you to cut a vast array of different threads. Fixed steady, and a travelling steady that may or may not be related.

The lathe has also been fitted with a dividing attachment, which combined wirh two plates and a selection of different change gears on the spindle gives it the ability to divide almost infitne divisions.

The usual Denham crash to engage powerfeed on the apron has been modified to include a cone clutch allowing you to take up drive sedately.

Single phase, with reversing switch. Morse taper 2 tailstock.

An interesting and capable machine for those who want a bit more capacity than a Myford ML7 or similar.

08/10/2026

It's been a busy few weeks, so it was nice today to spend some time out in country finishing an engine rebuild on a Leyland 255.

New pistons, liners and gaskets has taken it from a mayonnaise filled lump to a purring kitten.

Startrite 18V10 to clear.Working bandsaw, wants some care and attention.Does run, 10 speed. Coolant pump is disconnected...
05/10/2026

Startrite 18V10 to clear.

Working bandsaw, wants some care and attention.

Does run, 10 speed. Coolant pump is disconnected and assumed non functional. Blade welder missing. 2 part table, fence.

£125

Collection from near Milton Keynes

Richmond No1 Milling machine with vertical head.This is a well loved machine, the current owner has spent some time resc...
04/10/2026

Richmond No1 Milling machine with vertical head.

This is a well loved machine, the current owner has spent some time rescraping various ways and has achieved a nice machine. Sadly loss of storage brings this machine to market.

Has vertical head and overarm for horizontal milling.

Converted to single phase, it runs nicely with no untoward noises. Left right powerfeed.

Will make a nice machine for someone.

£500

Collection from Hemel Hempstead. A trailer with ramps will be required.

Arboga ER825 Radial Arm Drill8 speed, 4 gear ratios, 2 motor speeds.In good shape, runs well, for sale due to upgrade.Au...
04/10/2026

Arboga ER825 Radial Arm Drill

8 speed, 4 gear ratios, 2 motor speeds.

In good shape, runs well, for sale due to upgrade.

Auto eject Morse taper nose.

Doesn't come with the monster vice bolted to it.

£1200

Collection from near Milton Keynes

Listing for a customer Harrison MillFitted with vertical head. No over arm.Runs ok, 3 phase.Needs a fair bit of love and...
04/10/2026

Listing for a customer

Harrison Mill

Fitted with vertical head. No over arm.

Runs ok, 3 phase.

Needs a fair bit of love and adjustment, but might suit a model engineer who's looking for a project.

£250

Collection from near Milton Keynes

Burned MC/EC L0 Collet Chuck & Set of MC ColletsL0 Collet Chuck with a boxed set of MC 3-13 ColletsGreat match for a Col...
01/10/2026

Burned MC/EC L0 Collet Chuck & Set of MC Collets

L0 Collet Chuck with a boxed set of MC 3-13 Collets

Great match for a Colchester Student / Master MK1 / MK2

Chuck operates smoothly and comes with a key.

Collets are in original Burnerd case and are in good shape.

£400

Collection from near Milton Keynes preferred.

More machines leaving Cracked Spanner for a new life in Manchester yesterday.
01/10/2026

More machines leaving Cracked Spanner for a new life in Manchester yesterday.

A selection of mostly Colchester Lathe change gears. 8 spline, 6 spline, bigger six spline, and a large plain bore gear ...
29/09/2026

A selection of mostly Colchester Lathe change gears. 8 spline, 6 spline, bigger six spline, and a large plain bore gear as well.

Quite a lot of duplicate sizes.

£30 each 4 for £100

Postage available or collect from near Milton Keynes

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Milton Keynes
MK147BJ

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