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Oil on a SB

 

I use 90wt grear oil on the gears on my A model. On spindle oil is
Velocete NO. 10 and NO.2 way oil. On the pully stuff I took off the
oilers and made a grease fitting and grease it works great SOuth Bend
would role over and die but what the heack it was made in 1940 and I
do not know what every one used on may machine before I got it.
how do you put a picture on this group

 

Iam pc haddy caped you see I can not spell eather Brett. that is way I
have spell check
How do you post a picture on this group

 

Go to your email program and send an email to
"southbendlathe@...". Attach your picture to the message using
the attach function. When you send the email it will show up here with
your picture.

Hope this helps.

Jim




--- In southbendlathe@..., hurt@l... wrote:
Iam pc haddy caped you see I can not spell eather Brett. that is way
I
have spell check
Lathe Spindle Data Page

 

This great web page gives all the spindle data and sizes for most
metal lathes. Can help you cross referance to see if checks from one
manufacture will fit your lathe.
Re: Lathe Spindle Data Page

 

Sorry see the links tab.

--- In southbendlathe@..., jwtaylor61@h... wrote:
This great web page gives all the spindle data and sizes for most
metal lathes. Can help you cross referance to see if checks from one
manufacture will fit your lathe.
SB Lubricants

Tom Miller
 

OK latest on my research on oils that match the viscosity etc of SB
rec oils, Types A, B, C and way oil. First the good news/bad news, I
found via a local Shell Oil products dist Vitrea oil, type 22
matching SB Type A, type 32 matching type B and type 68 matching type
C. Unfortuneately it only comes in 55 gal drums. Someone may have a
source for smaller amts, but these Shell Oil products match the SB
specs, too bad they appear to only be available in 55 gal drums.
I did find that MSC, Industrial Supply Co., 1-800-645-7270,
www.mscdirect.com carries 1 gal containers of Velocite no. 10 which
equates to SB Type A as was mentioned in a recent email posting,
price is $10.65/gal. They also have Vectra 2 which matches SB type
C, the most commonly used oil on my 13" lathe for $11.55/gal. Have
not located a source for type B which is used in the quick change
gear box.
big tom
Felt source?

Paul R. Hvidston
 

Does anybody know of a source for the thick felt that is used way-wipers on
the carriage as well as the felt used as wicks on shafts? I hate to even
call SBL for a price at this point.

I'm in the process of de-gunking and repairing my SB and I'm missing a
couple of the way-wipers. One screw was broken off, but fortunately there
was enough of a nib sticking out I was able to use a small nail-set and a
small hammer to carefully unscrew the broken screw. I'm glad I didn't have
to drill and tap!

Thanks,

Paul R. Hvidston
Upland, CA
Re: Felt source?

Paul R. Hvidston
 

I did see hard felt (SAE 20S2) on page 3015 of
online catalog. It says its "good for bearing seals, lubrication wicks and
fluid transfer components." I think I might try a 12" x 12" x 1/8" square
for $12.77 if I can't find anything better. Anybody got any opinions on
this?

Paul R. Hvidston, N6MGN@...
ACKSYS Engineering
Upland, CA
p.hvidston@...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul R. Hvidston" <p.hvidston@...>
To: "South Bend Lathe" <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:21 PM
Subject: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


Does anybody know of a source for the thick felt that is used way-wipers
on
the carriage as well as the felt used as wicks on shafts? I hate to even
call SBL for a price at this point.

I'm in the process of de-gunking and repairing my SB and I'm missing a
couple of the way-wipers. One screw was broken off, but fortunately there
was enough of a nib sticking out I was able to use a small nail-set and a
small hammer to carefully unscrew the broken screw. I'm glad I didn't have
to drill and tap!

Thanks,

Paul R. Hvidston
Upland, CA



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Re: Felt source?

JS. EARLY
 

Paul
The stuff I have seen previously was white or light creme in color. If you
get it I will spit the cost as I am going to need to redo mine in the
spindle this year some time.
JWE

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@...>
To: <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


I did see hard felt (SAE 20S2) on page 3015 of
online catalog. It says its "good for bearing seals, lubrication wicks and
fluid transfer components." I think I might try a 12" x 12" x 1/8" square
for $12.77 if I can't find anything better. Anybody got any opinions on
this?

Paul R. Hvidston, N6MGN@...
ACKSYS Engineering
Upland, CA
p.hvidston@...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul R. Hvidston" <p.hvidston@...>
To: "South Bend Lathe" <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:21 PM
Subject: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


Does anybody know of a source for the thick felt that is used way-wipers
on
the carriage as well as the felt used as wicks on shafts? I hate to even
call SBL for a price at this point.

I'm in the process of de-gunking and repairing my SB and I'm missing a
couple of the way-wipers. One screw was broken off, but fortunately
there
was enough of a nib sticking out I was able to use a small nail-set and
a
small hammer to carefully unscrew the broken screw. I'm glad I didn't
have
to drill and tap!

Thanks,

Paul R. Hvidston
Upland, CA



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Re: Felt source?

 

Check out safety or industirla shoe stores. They sometimes have pure
felt replacment insoles which would be cheep.

There is a Campany in Canada where I have purchased felt from in the
past. They sell it by the pound and take Visa.

BRAND FELT OF CANADA LTD
2559 WHARTON GLEN
MISSISSAUGA, ON
L4X 2A8
(905) 279-6680


Also you can also check with any local bearing supply house. They sell
felt to replace wiper seals for bearing blocks. It can also be sold
under the name of Felt packing.

Hope this helps.

Jim Taylor




--- In southbendlathe@..., "JS. EARLY" <j.w.early@w...> wrote:
Paul
The stuff I have seen previously was white or light creme in color.
If you
get it I will spit the cost as I am going to need to redo mine in
the
spindle this year some time.
JWE

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@i...>
To: <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


I did see hard felt (SAE 20S2) on page 3015 of

online catalog. It says its "good for bearing seals, lubrication
wicks and
fluid transfer components." I think I might try a 12" x 12" x 1/8"
square
for $12.77 if I can't find anything better. Anybody got any
opinions on
this?

Paul R. Hvidston, N6MGN@a...
ACKSYS Engineering
Upland, CA
p.hvidston@i...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul R. Hvidston" <p.hvidston@i...>
To: "South Bend Lathe" <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:21 PM
Subject: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


Does anybody know of a source for the thick felt that is used
way-wipers
on
the carriage as well as the felt used as wicks on shafts? I hate
to even
call SBL for a price at this point.

I'm in the process of de-gunking and repairing my SB and I'm
missing a
couple of the way-wipers. One screw was broken off, but
fortunately
there
was enough of a nib sticking out I was able to use a small
nail-set and
a
small hammer to carefully unscrew the broken screw. I'm glad I
didn't
have
to drill and tap!

Thanks,

Paul R. Hvidston
Upland, CA



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Felt Wicks

Tom Miller
 

Paul,
SB is acutally reasonable on the wicks for the shaft and tailstock.
Cost was $3 per foot and a foot is a lot of wick, like would last you
a lifetime. Its a round felt solid rope about 3/16 dia. you cut it
to length and push it into hole then put oil cap back on.
big tom
Re: Felt source?

Morris Booton
 

Will an old hat from Goodwill work?
MRB

jwtaylor61@... wrote:


Check out safety or industirla shoe stores. They sometimes have pure
felt replacment insoles which would be cheep.

There is a Campany in Canada where I have purchased felt from in the
past. They sell it by the pound and take Visa.

BRAND FELT OF CANADA LTD
2559 WHARTON GLEN
MISSISSAUGA, ON
L4X 2A8
(905) 279-6680

Also you can also check with any local bearing supply house. They sell
felt to replace wiper seals for bearing blocks. It can also be sold
under the name of Felt packing.

Hope this helps.

Jim Taylor

--- In southbendlathe@..., "JS. EARLY" <j.w.early@w...> wrote:
Paul
The stuff I have seen previously was white or light creme in color.
If you
get it I will spit the cost as I am going to need to redo mine in
the
spindle this year some time.
JWE

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul R. Hvidston <p.hvidston@i...>
To: <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


I did see hard felt (SAE 20S2) on page 3015 of

online catalog. It says its "good for bearing seals, lubrication
wicks and
fluid transfer components." I think I might try a 12" x 12" x 1/8"
square
for $12.77 if I can't find anything better. Anybody got any
opinions on
this?

Paul R. Hvidston, N6MGN@a...
ACKSYS Engineering
Upland, CA
p.hvidston@i...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul R. Hvidston" <p.hvidston@i...>
To: "South Bend Lathe" <southbendlathe@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:21 PM
Subject: [southbendlathe] Felt source?


Does anybody know of a source for the thick felt that is used
way-wipers
on
the carriage as well as the felt used as wicks on shafts? I hate
to even
call SBL for a price at this point.

I'm in the process of de-gunking and repairing my SB and I'm
missing a
couple of the way-wipers. One screw was broken off, but
fortunately
there
was enough of a nib sticking out I was able to use a small
nail-set and
a
small hammer to carefully unscrew the broken screw. I'm glad I
didn't
have
to drill and tap!

Thanks,

Paul R. Hvidston
Upland, CA



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Belt stuff pic.

 

?
This is my South Bend with the car that you drive surpatine belt Brett

?
Cool I can

 

This is great I can put picture on this thing the frist one I have
ever do hope you like it Brett
Expanded it to include a Souht Bned Lathes

 

I have changed the title of this group from 9" SB's to include a SB's.
This was due to the requests I have had to include guys who are bigger
than 9" (Or wish they where).

Let welcome them to the group and hope they do not bragg to much about
size.

Jim
My 9" SB ARRIVED TODAY !!!!!!!!! See Pic's

[email protected]
 

This is my Model A, 9" Lathe I purchased from Ebay. It cost me $450.00 USD.
Came with 3 Jaw, 4 Jaw, live center, drill chuck.

Has Power crossfeed, quick change gearbox and lots of dirt..........

Has optional two speed counter shaft for a total of 12 speeds.

All I need now is a Face plate and steady rest. Anyone got a spare ?


My plans are to dismantle the lathe and take it to a local engine rebuild
shop and have the
metal parts put in the engine degreasing tank and then rebuild and paint it
back to a like new condition.

I will keep you all posted on the progress.

Jim



Visit my Genealogy Home Page.

Researching: Bennett,Burry,Taylor,White.
Other Names: Gibbons,Gibson,Kelly,Randel,Moore.
to name a few.
Re: My 9" SB ARRIVED TODAY !!!!!!!!! See Pic's

Paul R. Hvidston
 

Jim,

Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Looks like a nice old SB, and yes
I'm sure it could use a thorough cleaning. Let us know what brand/color of
paint you end up using.

All the speeds provided by the pulley combinations and the back-gears ought
to come in handy. What's the bed length on your SB?

I'm looking for a steady rest also, but I think I might try making a steady
and a follower out of aluminum since its easy to machine and I don't have a
mill. Has anybody made steady rest for their 9" SB?

I just got My SB model A back together enough to try out the belt from
McMaster-Carr. The belt seemed real flimsy, but I can stall the motor before
anything slips, and for around $13.00 it can't be beat.

Paul R. Hvidston
ACKSYS Engineering
Upland, CA
Re: My 9" SB ARRIVED You did very well

 

You have the big diales I pad a lot to put those on mine. Brett In
Bakersfied CA.
Re: My 9" SB ARRIVED TODAY !!!!!!!!! See Pic's

 

I contacted Southbend and gave them my serial number 54810NAR10. It
was made in June 1966. Cool............



--- In southbendlathe@..., kestrel@n... wrote:
This is my Model A, 9" Lathe I purchased from Ebay. It cost me
$450.00 USD.
Came with 3 Jaw, 4 Jaw, live center, drill chuck.

Has Power crossfeed, quick change gearbox and lots of dirt..........

Has optional two speed counter shaft for a total of 12 speeds.

All I need now is a Face plate and steady rest. Anyone got a spare ?


My plans are to dismantle the lathe and take it to a local engine
rebuild
shop and have the
metal parts put in the engine degreasing tank and then rebuild and
paint it
back to a like new condition.

I will keep you all posted on the progress.

Jim



Visit my Genealogy Home Page.

Researching: Bennett,Burry,Taylor,White.
Other Names: Gibbons,Gibson,Kelly,Randel,Moore.
to name a few.
Holly S@#T will I ever get it back togeather !!!!!!! My 9" all apart and clean.

[email protected]
 

I totally dismantled my 9" SB and took it to a local engine rebuild shop to
have it cleaned.
The use a Caustic Dip tank which is pre heated to about 110 F. All the parts
where put in the tank and left overnight. This process will remove every oz.
of paint and dirt to a perfect bare metal surface for painting. See a
picture attached of the tank.

NOTE: If you do this with your lathe DO NOT put the three back gear cover
pieces in the tank. They are made of aluminum and will devolve. Also remove
your brass name plates because the red paint will be gone.

In the first to pics you can see all the parts laid out on the bench. A
close up shows how clean they are. Total cost was $42.00 to do.

Next I plan to paint the lathe with Armor Rust Paint. I have picked a dark
green color. Should look nice.

I will keep you posted of my progress.

Visit my Genealogy Home Page.

Researching: Bennett,Burry,Taylor,White.
Other Names: Gibbons,Gibson,Kelly,Randel,Moore.
to name a few.
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