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Moderated Welcome to this new site
I just purchased a 9" south bend lathe. Anyone have a manual for it?
By jwtaylor61@... · #22 ·
Moderated Re: Welcome to this new site
Manual or parts list. I have a minor manual/parts list in PDF format that I could put in the vault. JWE
By James W. Early <j.w.early@...> · #23 ·
Hello to the new group
Great timing for this group. Last Saturday (12/16/00) I snagged an old (50s ?) 9" x 18" SB Precision Lathe Model A, SN 101025. I'm in the process of learning about the specific vintage and how best to
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #24 ·
Moderated Re: Welcome to this new site
While you look for a manual, the South Bend book "How to run a Lathe", available from Lindsey Books for $8.00 is a very close second. It has a lot of SB specific info on the smaller lathes.
By Martin VanMeter <vanmeter@...> · #26 ·
Picture of my new old 9x18 SB Precision Lathe Model A
Paul R. Hvidston Upland, CA
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #25 ·
Manuals
I just got off the phone with SBL and I learned that my SB Precision Lathe Model A was originally shipped Jan 13, 1941. I ordered the manual for it for $25.00 (we'll see if its the correct one). They
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #27 ·
Some Nice Web sites for South Bend Lathes
South Bend Lathes Home Page. http://www.southbendlathecorp.com/index.htm South Bend 9-inch "Workshop" Lathe http://www.lathes.co.uk/southbend9-inch/index.html Home Page of details on all 9" Model
By jwtaylor61@... · #28 ·
Great Turn Out
I started this eGroup last week and look at the great information. Keep it coming........... Lets see some more pictures.
By jwtaylor61@... · #29 ·
Re: Great Turn Out
Alright here is my 9" SB that has been with me off and on since 1969. The first picture shows the lathe turning a part mounted in the 3" 3-jaw from my 7x10 with a custom aluminum backplate. The
By JS. EARLY <j.w.early@...> · #30 ·
Headstock configuration and speed range discussion
Does anybody have a 9" SB with a similar configuration? My 1941(?) "Precision Model A" headstock has Timken roller bearings and no back gear (as seen from the attached photo). Nothing hangs off of the
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #31 ·
Re: Headstock configuration and speed range discussion
Paul I put one of those on my machine in 1977 when the leather belt went south. As I remember the cost then was about $50, I do not know what it would cost now. That belt is still working fine with
By James W. Early <j.w.early@...> · #32 ·
headstock configuration
Never heard of a factory South Bend with anything but bronze bearings and a back gear. I think they did away with the bronze bearings in the last 20 years.
By robert sidor <rsidor@...> · #33 ·
Re: headstock configuration
Yea, an that's got me kind of confused. Timken roller bearings are cool, but where did they come from? Could I have a non-original headstock? When I receive what is supposed to be the manual for this
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #34 ·
Re: Headstock configuration and speed range discussion
Paul, I checked with a local electrical supplier and there are a number of nice little AC frequency drive which will give you a variable speed control with any 110/220V AC motor. It will also give
By jwtaylor61@... · #35 ·
Re: Headstock configuration and speed range discussion
jwtaylor, Interesting idea, and I was considering using a 3-phase motor and vari-drive I could get for under $100. The problems are torque and price. At lower spindle speeds I'm not convinced that
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #36 ·
Re: Headstock configuration and speed range discussion
I have been told that using a AC Drive, you will not loose any torque at the high or low end of the scale. I will get some detailed information on this and post it after
By jwtaylor61@... · #37 ·
Re: Headstock configuration and speed range discussion
I'll be looking forward to it! Thanks, Jim Paul R. Hvidston, N6MGN@... ACKSYS Engineering Upland, CA p.hvidston@...
By Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...> · #38 ·
Flat Drive Belt supplier
I contacted a local belting company who I deal with. They recommend replacing the leather belts with a 4ply Transmission belt. I had them quote on the following belt. 3/4" x 53" x 3/16" with clipper
By jwtaylor61@... · #39 ·
Need Help Making a Turret Tool Post
I have attached a sketch of a Turret Tool post. If anyone has one on their machine, could they give me the dimensions as indicated on the attachment. I will draw one up in Cad when I finish it for
By kestrel@... · #40 ·
Need Help Making a Turret Tool Post (With Attachment)
I have attached a sketch of a Turret Tool post. If anyone has one on their machine, could they give me the dimensions as indicated on the attachment. I will draw one up in Cad when I finish it
By kestrel@... · #41 ·