Clausing #15746 6-Position Bed Turret | Fits 15" Colchester 8000 Series | 1-1/2" Bore

Clausing 6-Position Bed Turret Attachment #15746

Model Number: 15746 | Type: Manual 6-Station Bed Turret | Origin: USA

Overview

The Clausing #15746 is a heavy-duty, 6-station manual bed turret designed to convert a standard engine lathe into a high-production turret lathe. This attachment replaces the standard tailstock, allowing for sequential operations—such as centering, drilling, boring, reaming, and tapping—without the need to change tools manually between steps.

Specifically engineered for the Clausing-Colchester 8000 Series (15" Swing) Lathes, the #15746 is a "production booster" for shops handling repetitive small-to-medium batch work. It features an automatic indexing mechanism that rotates the turret to the next station as the ram is retracted.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: 15746
• Compatibility: Clausing-Colchester 8000 Series (15" Lathes)
• Number of Stations: 6 (Six)
• Tool Hole Diameter: 1-1/2" (Standard for this series)
• Ram Travel: Approx. 6" to 9" (Depending on setup)
• Indexing: Automatic on retraction
• Weight: Approx. 185 – 210 lbs (Heavy-duty cast iron construction)
• Finish: Industrial Gray (Classic Clausing/Colchester livery)

Key Features

• Self-Indexing Mechanism: Automatically rotates to the next tool station when the operating handle is fully retracted, significantly reducing cycle times.
• Precision Stop System: Includes six independently adjustable screw stops to control the depth of cut for each individual tool station.
• Massive Rigidity: Constructed from high-tensile cast iron to minimize deflection during heavy drilling or boring operations.
• Gib Adjustment: Features adjustable gibs on the ram to maintain "tenths" accuracy and compensate for wear over time.
• Direct Bed Mounting: Clamps securely to the bed ways of the 15" Colchester, providing a much more rigid setup than carriage-mounted turrets.

Primary Machine Compatibility

The attachment is a direct fit for the following models:

• Clausing-Colchester 8000 Series (15" Lathes): This is the primary series for which the #15746 was designed.
• Colchester 15" Lathes: Fits various 15-inch "round head" and "square head" manual engine lathes.
• Clausing 1500 Series: Often compatible with the 15-inch variants of the 1500 series, provided they share the standard 15" bed way dimensions.