StanF SB Heavy 10 Lathe
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I purchased a new SB 10L lathe yesterday...some history...I've had quite a bit of lathe turnover over the past 25-30 years:
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1st: Atlas-Craftsman 12" (~1997) - worked well.? Good starter lathe.? But the small spindle hole was problematic at the time.?
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2nd: Logan 11" (~1998-2005) - awesome, tight lathe with 5c collet closer.? I have regretted selling it for almost 20 years
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no lathe from ~2006-2017 - just didn't have the space, need, etc
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3rd: Import 9x20 (2017-2024) - It was bought used and was really inexpensive, and it made a few parts.? Small footprint and easy to move.? Not a joy to use by any means.? Did I mention that it was really inexpensive?
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4th: 1945 South Bend 9A (2024) - it was disassembled and not running when purchased (it was cheap!) I did a full disassembly and paint.??
Before:
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After many hours of work!
(I know the mobile base isn't ideal for a lathe, but it works for me!? And is great for storing tooling) ?It's amazing how much smoother and better running a 79 year old SB lathe was compared to the almost new import 9x20.??Sadly, I'll probably end up selling my 9A.??
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5th:? (the point of this post!)
Purchased yesterday...my 1968 Heavy 10...hopefully, this will kill the regret that I still feel after selling the Logan 11".??
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It came with a bunch of tooling - not all of it fits the 10L.? So, I'll sell off the misfits, so I can buy the missing/broken 10L parts that I need.??
I'm a big fan of 5C collets, and was lucky to get a working setup:
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Only half of these will work with my 10L:
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Missing bit...thread dial - the 3d print idea is interesting - thanks Rogan.
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Sadly, I'm also missing the Steady Rest:
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Broken 5C collet rack bracket - I can probably repair it.? Or find a replacement.? Or maybe not even install it - I'm not sure that it is a useful accessory.
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As far as future plans...I'll probably end up doing a full disassembly, felts, lube and paint.? Here's the tailstock to give you an indication of some of the paint condition:
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Thanks for the tip.? I checked with him today, but he didn't have either part.? - Stan
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On 8/11/2024 1:13 PM, mike allen via groups.io wrote:
??? Ya may check with Ted , latheman for that broken collet rack |
Stan
Payson