Hi Chris With all the SB tags and legend plates I have played with over the years and also the time I spent at Tektronix in Beaverton Oregon were they had an extensive chem. mill facility. The older

The original SB brass plates were embossed. Even if the paint wore off, the data is still there. Either SB stamped the plates or rolled them though a die prior to coloring them. Chris

Or you can buy a regular 1/2 hp electric motor from grizzly.com for 89 bucks. G2901 Motor 1/2 HP Single-Phase 1725 RPM Open 110V/220V or a 3/4 hp from them for 99.00. I priced a mexican made ge at my

For $300.00 bucks you CAN'T go wrong! You can get that much just for the lever collet closer without the collets! A $150.00 VFD will solve your 3PH motor problem. The T slot Cross Slide is nice (many

I can see on the original plate the letters are raised a bit. Randy told me the raised letters are produced with acid and then screen printed. Is there anyone in this group that actually worked at

Can anyone pass on their expericence with turning acrylic? What is the best way to proceed in terms of tool bits, RPM and feeds. Are there any tricks worth knowing? I don't have a CNC lathe just a

The taper attachment on my 1946 13" South Bend Lathe doesn't work. How can I access the compound lead screw nut, I have taken most of the parts off and I still can't take the compound base off. Does

If you could pick up this lathe for $300 you would be getting a steal of a deal in my opinion. Neal

Hi There, You don't want that one. Tell me where it is and I'll take it. ;) Seriously, if you can get it for $300, buy it! Good Luck! -Blue Chips- Webb

Thats a nice lathe. The double slotted cross slide is very desirable by many people. Plus it has the lever collet closer and collets. The mic stop alone is worth about $125-150 on ebay. $300 would be

Brian, I have a Word document that explains how a DIY can do a brass nameplate that I got off the Internet a while back. If you want it, send me an e-mail (so that I can get your e-mail address)

It's a good thing I emailed Randy the exact picture of the data plate for my 13" SB. He told me that he has the plates for the earlier model 13" lathes and promptly refunded me. So I'm still in

Can someone please tell me specifically where to find the info on removing the spindle from a 10K? I've looked in the files and can't find it. Thanks much, Greg

I have a new 24 in horizontal electronic dro , can be used on a lathe or mill. If anyone needs one $79.00 + $11.00 shipping. Bill hillbrook@...

Hi Eric Yes these spindles are available all the time on eBay. I also have a couple of extra ones on the shelf as I am sure Jeff Beck tools4cheap does or some of the other regular SB eBay

Dennis: Thanks very much for taking a look, and for your comments and advice on my lathe. I'll be sure to check the bearing journals and spindle, as well as the oiling and felt setup. Are the

I've always wanted a small lathe for my workshop. The company I work for is selling some excess equipment to the employees, by closed bid. A small South Bend lathe is being sold, that was part of a

Hi Guys I recently picked up a 1936 (based on serial #) 9" Top Oiler I believe is a 415 Workshop. It has a separate 9A Gearbox and screw that came with it. It would appear someone wanted

Bills answer is spot on. I'd add that a tool that I think is handier is a square, and hex block collet holder. With the blocks you can mount them in the vise quicker than bolting the closer to the

Check with Fred imsteamer21@... ...Bob wrote: darn had I