Taylor & Fenn Vertical Milling Machine, $750, Cornwall Ontario

[tinwacker]

Spotted this milling machine for sale for $750. It caught my eye because I have exactly the same machine and it is such an uncommon and obscure machine, that I never thought that I would see another one like it! But here one is, and at a good price depending on the condition of course. Since the listing has minimal information and fairly poor pictures I thought that I would identify it more precisely than the listing does and provide a bit more information in case anyone is interested.

It is made by Taylor & Fenn Company, Model M-50, probably manufactured about 1940. If it is the same as mine, then it has a 6”x 20” table; power longitudinal feed, with max. travel of 13.5”; cross travel 6”; knee travel 14”; spindle travel 2”; MT2 taper spindle; built-in coolant flood & re-circulation system; and a set of change gears for varying the spindle rpm and longitudinal feed rate. It is definitely an antique, and hidden under the guarding is a very convoluted flat belt drive system. Not for everyone, unless they are a lover of old vintage iron (like I am). The Facebook Marketplace as has some more pictures, but I've included a picture of my unit instead below since it shows some more of what it actually looks like under all the guarding. Search for "Taylor & Fenn Co" at the VintageMachinery website for more information about the company.

Regards, Tom

 

[Susquatch]

Scoop it for parts?

 

[Mcgyver]

I like it. Looks like a solid little mill. Seems like a heck of deal given what the small imports seem to fetch.

 

[combustable herbage]

I think the name is Taylor and son intriguing machine what would you say the height and the weight of the machine is? I was able to bring down my round column mill to the basement and at first glance this looks a bit more challenging with the big base.

 

[Dabbler]

I love it! It looks like the perfect machine for small hobby parts like steam engines!

 

[tinwacker]

Scoop it for parts?

I was considering that. I'll keep an eye on the listing and if it doesn't sell, I might put in a low-ball offer. I can't really justify the full $750 just for parts.

I think the name is Taylor and son intriguing machine what would you say the height and the weight of the machine is? I was able to bring down my round column mill to the basement and at first glance this looks a bit more challenging with the big base.

I've attached a picture with some more information below about its weight and height. It is definitely a Taylor & Fenn though, not Taylor & Sons. The first picture below is taken from the catalog listing for Taylor & Fenn milling machine. The full file is available on the VintageMachinery website. The Taylor & Sons unit is made in the U.K. and while it has some similar features, it also has some clear differences (see second picture below for comparison)