I don't know what's up with Numbers(letters), but the 10K won't have a taper lock spindle. I never say never, but... Ted

Dennis, The attachment you describe drives the feeds independent of the spindle. The spindle is powered in the normal way. The primary end gears are disengaged from the stud gear and engaged with the

According to my information, the slower of the two is for the under drive (not sure why). Ted

Choose your poison :-) $25 each shipped Ted latheman2@...

I have some speed plates for most sizes of South Bend lathes. Flat belt or Vee belt? Horizontal or under drive? What's your top speed? Ted

The lead in the base is poured in place at assembly. It is more than just a collar. I have some gears for the single tumbler gearbox and a N.O.S. index plate for the gearbox. Send me an e-mail for det

I have some N.O.S. large CF dials for the 9/10K..( statin chrome, 200 grads)...$50 Ted

I have some parts for the metric South Bend lathes. Please send me an e-mail with your needs. Ted latheman2@... On Mar 31, 2012, at 11:27 AM, "c0derage" <jason.vreeland@...>

The tops of the vees were ground in the same set up as the rest of the bed. The top of the tailstock vee was ground .002' lower than the saddle vees. All this was done to accomadate using a level. Ted

Once the gear, spindle bearing and thrust bearing are removed the cone(with the gear) should slide right off. Sometimes, there can be a burr or dried oil/grease that might make it a little harder to s

The spindle assembly was static balanced when built at the factory. Ted

What you have there is chips from the PO's machining of plastic. They don't belong there. Ted

Not difficult at all...How many do you want?? Ted

Nelson, Yeah, that would be the right one. BTW: The picture you posted is a cross slide stop(used with a double tool cross slide. Ted

Denny, I have one of everything....almost :-) Ted

The one on the right is the late model mic-stop adapter. On the left is an early one. I have several available :-) Ted BTW: The first hole in the bed is located 5 7/8" from the left end (2 holes requi

I have a TS wrench for the 13" SBL...original in very good condition...$35 plus shipping. NOTE: a tailstock wrench should be 6 point and fit a little sloppy on the nut so that you can quickly remove a

I think I have an original tailstock wrench for the 13" SBL. I'll check tomorrow Ted

Then you mean the "worm", not the worm gear. You need a new apron...:-( Ted

Does your gearbox have 2 tumblers or just one ? E-mail me direct for more details. Ted