HENDEY - Service Manuals
12 manuals available for download
Hendey stands as a trusted manufacturer of precision machine tools, with a legacy of producing quality lathes and shapers built to professional standards. Our comprehensive collection of technical documentation—including service manuals, repair guides, owner's handbooks, and detailed parts lists—provides operators and technicians with the knowledge needed for setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Whether you're seeking a workshop manual for daily operations or a PDF download of maintenance procedures, our searchable catalog delivers the essential reference materials to keep Hendey equipment running efficiently. Access user manuals, technical data sheets, and spindle adjustment instructions all in one place.
Hendey 12 & 18-Speed Geared Head Lathe Parts List
Comprehensive parts list for Hendey 12-Speed and 18-Speed Geared Head Lathes. This manual features detailed exploded views and numbered component identification for the headstock assembly, gearboxes, and center and follower rests, making it essential for maintenance, repair, and parts sourcing. Originally published by Hendey Machine Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, and Hendey Machine Co., Torrington, CT.
Hendey 12 & 18-Speed Geared Head Lathes Parts List
Parts list for Hendey 12-speed and 18-speed geared head engine lathes, published by Barber-Colman Company of Rockford, Illinois. This workshop reference includes a numbered parts diagram with an exploded view of headstock components, a comprehensive parts listing with detailed descriptions, and a cross-reference index organized by part number and assembly information. An original inquiry letter from Modesto Junior College dated October 26, 1970 is preserved with the documentation, providing historical context for the machine's use in educational settings.
Hendey 12-Inch Crank Shaper Parts List
Complete parts list and ordering guide for the Hendey 12-inch crank shaper. Features detailed exploded-view diagrams across two plates that break down the power transmission system, dual control mechanisms, and crosshead assembly. Each component is numbered and cross-referenced with its corresponding part number, making it straightforward to identify and order replacement parts for maintenance, repair, and restoration work on this classic machine tool.
Hendey 12/18-Speed Geared Head Lathes Parts List
Complete parts catalog for Hendey 12-speed and 18-speed geared head lathes manufactured by Barber-Colman Company in Rockford, Illinois. This parts list features detailed numbered reference illustrations and exploded view diagrams breaking down every headstock assembly, gear train configuration, spindle bearings, clutch components, feed mechanisms, center rest, and follower rest hardware. An essential reference for identifying replacement parts across spindle assemblies, shaft systems, bearing sets, gear arrangements, and feed mechanism elements—indispensable for machine maintenance, repair, and restoration work on these precision Hendey lathe models.
Hendey 14" 12-Speed Geared Head Lathe Parts List
Complete parts list for the Hendey 14 inch 12-speed geared head lathe, originally manufactured by The Hendey Machine Co. in Torrington, Connecticut, USA. This service manual provides detailed illustrated breakdowns of the headstock power transmission system, spindle assembly, and all related components, with individual part numbers and bearing specifications clearly identified. Pages 1-3 document the initial section of the parts catalog, beginning with part number 105 and progressing through clutch assemblies, gears, shafts, precision bearings, and spindle mechanisms that drive this classic industrial lathe. Essential reference for anyone restoring, maintaining, or sourcing replacement components for Hendey 14" lathes.
Hendey Crank Shaper Parts List
Parts list and component identification for Hendey Crank Shaper machines in 16, 20, 24, and 28 inch models. This workshop manual features exploded views and numbered part diagrams organized into two sections: Base and Oil System Groups on Plate 1, and Ram and Head Groups on Plate 2. Includes detailed part numbers for all mechanical components, fasteners, oil circulation system elements, feed screws, clapper box assemblies, and head mechanisms. Essential reference for maintenance, repair, and parts ordering.
Hendey High Speed Crank Shaper Technical Data
Foundation plan and installation instructions for Hendey high-speed crank shapers. Covers detailed setup guidance for proper base depth and leveling, oil circulation system maintenance, table adjustments, and feed mechanisms. Includes a dimensional specifications table with measurements in inches for multiple size configurations (sizes 12 to 25). Technical diagrams illustrate motor mounting options for both AC and DC motors, component layouts, and assembly configurations with numbered parts identification. This workshop manual serves as an essential reference for initial installation, alignment, and operational setup of Hendey shaper equipment.
Hendey Lathe 1904 Design Parts List
Complete parts list for the 1904 design Hendey lathe, presented across two detailed illustrated sheets. Sheet One identifies all headstock components—face plate, feed gears, spindle assembly, and bearing systems—each part numbered for straightforward ordering and reference. Sheet Two covers the gearbox section, including the stop rod assembly, reversing clutch mechanism, individual gears, eccentric rocker, and main gearbox housing. Every component comes with its own numbered diagram and description, making this parts list essential for anyone maintaining, restoring, or sourcing replacement components for this classic machine tool. The numbered system allows you to cross-reference parts quickly without ambiguity.
Hendey Lathe Spindle Adjustment Instructions
Hendey lathe spindle adjustment and maintenance guide for 12, 14, and 16 inch cone head models. This workshop manual details the mechanical construction of the spindle assembly, from its high carbon hammered steel forging to the precision taper journals that allow independent bearing adjustment. Explains the annular bearing system with automatic oil circulation, a key feature for long-term reliability, and walks through end thrust compensation using threaded collars, adjusting collars, and check nuts. Includes a detailed labeled diagram that identifies all major spindle components—threaded collars, adjusting collars, thrust collar, spindle sleeve, oil hole spring cover, front and rear bearings, and bearing oil rings—making it straightforward to locate parts and understand how each element contributes to spindle performance. Essential reference for anyone rebuilding, servicing, or troubleshooting Hendey lathe spindles.
Hendey Lathes Operators Handbook
Operators' handbook for Hendey lathes manufactured by The Hendey Machine Co. in Torrington, Connecticut. This 73-page workshop manual delivers practical technical documentation essential for lathe operation and maintenance. Features detailed illustrated diagrams with labeled components and assembly guidance, enabling operators to understand machine configuration, safe operation, and routine care. Serves as an indispensable reference for anyone working with Hendey lathe equipment, from setup through day-to-day machining tasks.
Hendey Lathes Operators Handbook
Third Edition Revised. Operators' handbook for Hendey lathes equipped with geared head spindles. Published by The Hendey Machine Co., Torrington, Connecticut. Includes a foreword tracing Hendey Machine Company history from 1874, with comprehensive indexing of essential operational topics including spindle adjustments, thread cutting techniques, cutting speeds, lubricant selection, multiple thread operations, gear changes, carriage control, and spindle nose designs. Features an aerial photograph of the manufacturing plant spanning the period 1874–1940 and historical machine imagery from 1887–1938. Across 47 pages, extensive technical specifications and step-by-step operational procedures provide a complete reference for owners and operators maintaining and running Hendey lathes.
Operators' Hand Book for Hendey Lathes
Operators' handbook for Hendey lathes, the classic manual from The Hendey Machine Co. of Torrington, Connecticut. This service documentation includes a comprehensive labeled diagram of the lathe assembly with 46 numbered components, making it an essential reference for anyone maintaining or troubleshooting these machines. The diagram identifies critical structural elements — floor legs, pin legs, oil pan, and bed — along with key operating assemblies including the headstock, tailstock, and carriage. You'll find detailed identification of the main gearbox, automatic stop rod, reversing lever, and cross slide, plus the feed mechanisms that govern cutting speeds and material advancement. Whether you're performing routine maintenance, adjusting feeds, or diagnosing operational issues, this workshop manual provides the clarity needed to understand the relationship between each numbered component and its function in the lathe's operation.