It is for the , the pump repairer , or the vintage tractor restorer . It is for the person who needs to turn a rusty axle down to size, or re-sleeve a hydraulic ram, and doesn't want to take 20 passes to do it.
In a world of disposable machinery, the Mitchell of Keighley is a final argument for heavy iron. It is loud, slow, and heavy. And it is absolutely glorious. mitchell of keighley lathe
In the pantheon of British machine tools—alongside Colchester, Harrison, and Myford—the holds a unique, gritty corner. These lathes aren't pretty. They aren't flashy. But ask any toolmaker over the age of 60, and they will tell you: the Mitchell is the lathe that won the war. It is for the , the pump repairer
Do you own a Mitchell? Share your serial number or restoration photos in the comments below. We’d love to see the old beast still earning its keep. It is loud, slow, and heavy