I saw somewhere if is a 5L470 for the 16 speed v belt set up. Is that correct ---In southbendlathe@..., <southbendlathe@...> wrote: I have a horizontal 9a v belt and i need to

I have a horizontal 9a v belt and i need to know what size the belts are? The belt from the pulley to the lathe is a b42 not sure what the belt is from the motor?

Has anyone ever installed a grease fitting instead of using spindle oil. Using grease instead of the thin oil? thanks

I bought a Shars chuck and while trying to grind the jaws i cut to much and need some replacements. I called them (no help) they only have 6 " jaw replacements. I could reweld them up or drill and tap

I have had the same problem. i tried to buy their long drill bits. Ebay said they had x number in stock and they had none. Pain in the rear and I also think they are lying when they advertise they hav

The saddle gibb was a little loose. I have tightened and it seams to have corrected the bounce on the cutter. thanks everyone for the help.

I put some pictures up As you can see it is cutting all over the place any suggestions. cutting with new carbide tool and as slow as it goes (not in back gear)

This site has very cheap tool holders http://www.cdcotools.com/

I think I figured it out. The cross slide screw is so worn that the slide walks in the nut. I Live next to the airport. I could use some help I can get I'm very new to working on this old lathe. Could

What is the best place to get these items? The threads are very thin in the middle of mine. Must have had a lot of use.

I think I figured it out. The cross slide screw is so worn that the slide walks in the nut. I Live next to the airport. I could use some help I can get I'm very new to working on this old lathe. Could

yes, It seems like when I make the first cut it cuts more in the center. When I move the cross slide back it seems like it cuts just on the outside. Have not moved the carriage. Anyone in the Orlando

yes I locked it down and brand new tool.

I am turning a new back-plate and I am getting a .005 taper from the outside to the center. 0 on the outside and -.005 on the center. Any suggestions. Also I ran the dial indicator across the new plat

I have a south bend 9a and am trying to install a new chuck and back plate. Should the chuck touch the protecting ring. I will try and add a few pictures also. I cant get it less than 5 thousands.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Morse-Cutting-Tools-USA-2046-1-1-2-8-GH5-6FL-HSS-Plug-Tap-/170982081732?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cf5384c4 i see some on ebay also

I have an independent 4 jaw already. My 3 jaw is slipping. thought it might work better. You are right about Shars. They are a pain. Just wanted to know if is was a piece of junk or worth a trial.

Has anyone ever used one of these.

I have a southbend 9 inch A model. The dial indicator has 20 thousands of play wondering if anyone knows how to fix this?

I need to order some oil for my lathe anyone know if they have free shipping?