Hofmann rotary tables

[FatWelshBoyParticipant @fatwelshboy]

[FatWelshBoyParticipant @fatwelshboy]

I was in an amazing workshop the other day and there was a Hofmann rotary table there. The quality looked and felt amazing, a different animal to the chinese and Vertex rotary tables I've come across. Ideally I'd like to buy an 8" example and will be keeping an eye out for one coming up for sale locally, I'm in no rush so willing to wait it out for a bit.

Does anyone know of any things/common issues to check for with a Hofmann? Also, are dividing plates difficult to get hold of if I find one without them?

Thanks, Chris.

[Phil PParticipant @philp]

Chris

The Hofmann rotary table was available in two guises, one has division plates and the other has a normal graduated hand wheel.

I have the 8" division plate version myself and agree with you that it is a superbly made bit of kit.

When you get one, let me know and I will send you a spead sheet showing all the available divisions and the number of holes in the plates etc.

There is a 10" one on ebay just now.

Phil

Edited By Phil P on 07/07/2019 22:11:34

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

an 8" for sale on Homeworkshop for £375 (Dealer price) with collection from London.

Emgee

[ZanParticipant @zan]

I have the 8” with plates. Don’t use the plates often but easy to fit,  otherwise they normally they get  in the way but ok when used.  I would have liked it to work in vertical mode, but I have a good vertex dividing head so no problem here.   it’s certainly is a brilliant bit of kit. The thrust bearing under the table is huge. It’s smooth and accurate. Best bit of kit I have. Same t slots as a myford, but parallel 20 mm bore centre. So no mounting stubby morse tapers  but I now have a range of dedicated centres..

a fantastic bit of kit and well worth 5he money Was standard kit fir Bridgeport’s

Edited By Zan on 07/07/2019 23:39:31

[Lindsay SillarsParticipant @lindsaysillars10659]

Hi All,

I have a few Hofmann rotary tables that are potentially going to go up for sale. We are just doing a bit of research into their value at the moment if anyone can help?

Thanks

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