Mitchell Of Keighley Lathe [upd] May 2026

If you spend any time in a "dark satanic mill" turned makerspace, or browsing the used listings for a lathe that won’t fold under pressure, you have heard the whisper: "Get a Mitchell."

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. mitchell of keighley lathe

If you treat a Mitchell with respect—keep the oil wicks wet and avoid crashing the carriage—it will outlive your grandchildren. If you spend any time in a "dark

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. Do you own a Mitchell