Posting in the files section is limited to the moderators. We would welcome your information however. It is best to use PDF format Just email it to me and I will convert it to PDF and post it.

David, You should be able to attach the documents to your email if the file upload gives you trouble. Thanks, George H. Meinschein, P.E. Meinschein Engineering Consultants, LLC 150 Brittany

If there are other Model "N" owners on this site, I would like to offer some pictorials I have put together regarding controls and settings. My model N is a 1931 13" with the push/pull apron control

These are the 16" ones. I am tempted to be a guinea pig..... 16" gears - ebay -- 1969 16" x 6' South Bend Lathe Garage full of old Mopars........

Thanks, Ken. I picked up some good tips from your post.

on my 13 incher,  i use black chain oil on my gears and gear shafts ... it sticks ...and contains moly, for extra lube.  the moly embeds in the metal and is not a bad dry lube all by itself.  i

https://www.ebay.com/itm/South-Bend-Lathe-Nearly-Silent-Heavy-10-Twin-Gears/174121768535?hash=item288a775657:g:lfYAAOSwr85bblRf

Thanks, Jim. It is easy to get hacked nowadays. All you need to do is click on a link that looks familiar but secretly leads to a hacker's evil empire. From: SouthBendLathe@groups.io

He has been a member for months or so. Probably his account has been compromised. He has been put on moderation. Jim B. -- Jim B

somebody please block this guy so he can't scam anyone in the group From: SouthBendLathe@groups.io <SouthBendLathe@groups.io> on behalf of bristolfarmer <bristolfarmer@...> Sent: Thursday, July 23,

How are you doing today? Hope this email finds you well? Can you do me a favor? Thanks! Dave Streeter

Gary, I am not sure how to post this link, but if you go to E-Bay and search South Bend Lathe, heavy 10, it is on the first page towards the bottom. I wish I could make it easier for you. John

The answer to the question, whether substituting ball bearings for the journal bearings will reduce gear train noise, is likely "no". A smooth, properly dimensioned and lubricated journal bearing is

I can’t seem to find the item on Ebay. Can you post a link? There are a couple of discussions on how to make the conversion on Practical Machinist. Basically it eliminates the need for lubrication

Mark, Mine is a 10L. John

I have exactly the same question! Mine is a 16" - what is yours?

Personally, I love my 13" single tumbler (Model 'N') for it's uniqueness and accuracy. Glad others are keeping the single tumblers alive too. On 7/21/2020 2:02 PM, vern bartlett

Gentlemen, I have several whole 9" plus one 11" that were completed with organs from various donors found on ebay and from friends on this list. I am nearing a point where these SB Lathes will be

It's ok, there are so many to save and I'm sure their will be another. Vern