The 9"/10K taper attachment does not require a different CF screw, just a special nut. This taper attachment is plain and is not designed to have a telescopic CF screw. I have a nice one for sale. If

South Bend Lathe wasn't founded until 1906 and didn't serialize Lathe's until 1910. 4540 would be from 1915 Ted

I have the correct motor pulley for the 13" in several bore sizes. Send me an email Ted

It is a 1308. Originally a Korean import, then SBL got some parts from Taiwan and used them to make some machines for Uncle Sam. Ted

I have some N.O.S. collet sleeves for sale. Send me an email Latheman2@... Ted

While there are many inventive people in this group, that steel saddle lock with the pins is a South Bend Lathe design, used for many years. Ted

I have gears available. Send me an email. Latheman2@... Ted

I have just the pinion or the assembly for sale. The large gear will have a size stamped on the face (examples: S, M10, M20, P10) Send me an email if you are interested. Ted

SBL made and machined the castings. The vial was purchased. Ted

It is supposed to be a straight pin. 1/8" IIRC Ted

South Bend Lathe didn't start using serial numbers until 1910, but it was founded in 1906 which means there were 4 years of production without serial numbers. Ted

The Heavy 10, 13", 14 1/2", and 16" did come in a Model B (long ago) Here's a picture of some examples of the index plates. Ted

Hi, Steve, I hope everything "turns" out okay ;-) Get well soon Ted Pflugner

Early underdrive 9" Workshops take the same bearings as the 10K. I have them for sale N.O.S. Ted

No wicks, there is a void under the oiler that will hold some oil. They are oilite. I have replacements. Ted

Made in South Bend, In. Ted

Jim, Do you remember who has that 21"? I have a N.O.S. steady rest for the 21" Ted

I don't have a thread stop to trade. Would you be interested in any thing else? Ted

"Perhaps Ted (lathe man) might know more." The older FOURTEEN has an access panel in the rear of the bench(backside) Ted

The first two numbers of the 14" serial number is the year: IIRC: the last 14" was made in 1984 Ted