Despite a vast range of grinding machines and associated equipment, Churchill were not well-known as a maker of conventional industrial (engine) lathes. A modest range of especially well-made and tough models was offered during the 1920s and 1930s - the earlt C-R and N-M types -  these having (as with so many other makes) the option of a "cone" pulley headstock for flat-belt drive from factory overhead line shafting, or an all-geared alternative. Even the latter (termed a 'selective drive' by Churchill) could still be had without a built-on motor and instead supplied with what was often called "single-pulley" drive i.e. a flat-belt pulley to take the drive from line shafting.

A Churchill 7-inch centre height lathe as sold during the 1920ss. When compared with a contemporary Colchester this lathe weighed twice as much and had a bed 11.75" wide. Note the exceptionally wide 3-step headstock pulley

The same 7-inch centre height lathe with an all-geared headstock (termed a 'selective drive' by Churchill). Instead of a built-on electric motor the lathe could be had, as shown here, with what was often called "single-pulley" drive i.e. a flat-belt pulley to take the drive from line shafting. In this case the input pulley contains a built-in clutch.

A Churchill Type "C-R" cone-drive lathe from the 1930s. This model could be had with centre heights of 6 and 8 inches (listed by the makers with the swings of 12-inch and 16-inches)