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Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
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Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
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South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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That’s what I do. Either a bed sheet or an old bath/beach towel Al ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Andrei
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2024 9:36 AM
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Subject: Re: [SouthBendLathe] South Bend 10 K Headstock Cover? Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it. Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.? Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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Sure you do that and get it cougt under the belt
GP
On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 09:35:51 AM EDT, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:
Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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Sorry Paul. I have a master power switch to the lath and it’s light. The sheet is moved before power is turned on. Plus it is a flat belt that slips if to heavy of a load is applied. Plenty safe enough for me.?
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On Jun 30, 2024, at 12:21?PM, Guenther Paul <paulguenter@...> wrote:
? Sure you do that and get it cougt under the belt
GP
On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 09:35:51 AM EDT, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:
Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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I keep my smock on mine so I know where it is
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On Jun 30, 2024, at 10:21 AM, Guenther Paul <paulguenter@...> wrote:
? Sure you do that and get it cougt under the belt
GP
On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 09:35:51 AM EDT, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:
Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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I doubt anyone would run a draped-over lathe.?
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Sure you do that and get it cougt under the belt
GP
On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 09:35:51 AM EDT, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:
Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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But it's so much fun!? Try the "naked on the saddle" position, or just "Riding The Tailstock In The Rain".??
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On Jun 30, 2024 16:41, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:
I doubt anyone would run a draped-over lathe.?
Sure you do that and get it cougt under the belt
GP
On Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 09:35:51 AM EDT, Andrei <calciu1@...> wrote:
Just drape a cotton bedsheet over the lathe. Easiest way to handle it
South bend never sold one. You either make it or ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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Unless I'm mistaken the OP really means "headstock cover" not something to cover the lathe. Here is what I think he's talking about. Oh look I have a sheet too but that's not a headstock cover.  -- Bill From Socal
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??? Barbi Q covers work nicely too
??? animal
On 6/30/24 5:49 AM, Andrei wrote:
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South bend never sold one. You either make it or
ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that
size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic
will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust
popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s
vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the
only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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I had a good look at my 10k today, mounted on it’s own bench w/drawers and pulleys. ?When lowered, my cover pushes down on a shaft to allow the belt tensioner arm to lock. Not sure if the 10k was sold without a bench. ?I’m thinking a home shop machinist could build a cover fairly easily.?
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On Jul 1, 2024, at 14:11, mike allen via groups.io <animal@...> wrote:
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??? Barbi Q covers work nicely too
??? animal
On 6/30/24 5:49 AM, Andrei wrote:
South bend never sold one. You either make it or
ebay it.
Or buy a motorcycle cover that is roughly of that
size.?
Make sure it is not plastic, but cotton. Plastic
will trap humidity inside and will turn your lathe into a rust
popsicle.
Any ideas where to locate a headstock cover for an 80s
vintage 10K other than eBay would be great. That seems to be the
only missing part on this new purchase of mine.
thanks in advance?
Dave
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Need photo of your lathe so we can determine your headstock cover style. South Bend had several for the 10K. Sorry we got side-tracked on lather covers! Here's a photo of mine. Bill Nelson showed another...
John
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On Jul 2, 2024, at 1:18?PM, comstock_friend <jfriend314@...> wrote:
?Need photo of your lathe so we can determine your headstock cover style. South Bend had several for the 10K. Sorry we got side-tracked on lather covers! Here's a photo of mine. Bill Nelson showed another... John
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Hi There,
Is your lathe one of the later Korean made SBL's?? I think
SBL was using them starting in 1979 or 1980.? The easiest
way to tell is to look at the side of the bed at the tail stock
end.? If the name "SOUTH BEND" is cast into the bed, it is
a US made one.? If blank, Korean.
The Korean made ones are still nice machines.? They mostly
came with Flame Hardened beds.? These were redesigned
so the headstock could be used for both horizontal drive
or cabinet (under drive).? I had one about 30 years ago.?
The only bad thing about them (if it can be said) was they
would use castings that had minor flaws.? They would weld
up the defect and machine the piece out.? SBL made lathes
would not use any castings that had flaws.? They would scrap
the casting.
The only thing that wasn't right with the one I had was the well
for the wick under the rear bearing would loose oil in a few hours.?
This turned out to be that when those wells were drilled in the
casting, they went a tiny bit too deep and just nicked the hole
bored for the reversing tumbler.? Once I located the problem,
I disassembled the head stock, flushed out the well with BRAKCLEAN?
and then put one drop of JB Weld? in there to seal the nick.? Then
reassembled it and all was good to go.
So, let us know which type you have or better yet, post some pics
and we'll be sure to help.
Good Luck!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
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