I like mineral spirits if I plan to preserve an original finish.

1941, machine in progress on my end

Thanks Bill, Up to this point, my "hobby machining" has been getting the shop built. I've been a hobby mechanic / handyman my whole life, but I just haven't had the space or time to dabble in the mach

Glen, Thanks, yes I will keep the lantern tool post. The lathe was acquired from a gentleman that acquired it from a high school shop class. He already had a heavy ten, so he didn't need another lathe

I'm a complete newbie folks, first lathe. Over the years, most of the "projects" I've needed a lathe for have been simple turning projects, reducing the OD of round stock or needing to drill holes in

Thanks guys, this is what I needed to hear, I'm overthinking and letting my OCD get the best of me.

Thanks Nick. The 3 Jaw is Cushman with the SB logo on it, the Ways have a very slight ridge you can just detect with your fingernail, but you can tighten the saddle down and move it all the way down t

Hi folks, Hoping for some advice from the collective wisdom here. Bought a 9" model A some time back, and I'm just now getting to the point where I have the time to do a rebuild (replace wicks, clean,

Ooops, forgot to edit that last message, apologies..

Thanks, that helps. There is a Y double taper collet holder on eBay currently with a #9 B&S taper. Sounds like finding one with the B&S taper is not necessary if you plan on getting a full B&S #9 coll

Jim, Not to get too far off topic, what has your experience been with the Chinese made collets vs vintage or NOS US made in terms of quality, run-out, ect? In addition to SB 9", I also have a #4 Burke

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Disregard, I can't read. My bad

Jim, Nice writeup. FYI, 2 or 3 of the Photobucket pics are dead links in there

Guys, No relation to auction. ebay auction 221292755023 Pretty well tooled, 6 jaw chuck, both collet wrench types, box of chucks, ect. Some Way wear but the tooling worth close to

Earl, do you have pics posted?

good price too compared to how much headstocks on eBay sell for not to mention what the v groove pulleys bring on their own

This one was emailed to me from Leblond when they would look up the cards and email the data for free. I was lathe shopping, I don't own this unit Mark, 1. Serial Number: 3199 2. Catalog Number: 37 3.

I once passed up on a 1936, not sure which model, SB with vee belt pulleys selling for $600 on CL

Phil, Outstanding From: "phil@..." To: southbendlathe@... Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: [southbendlathe] South Bend 9" Model A for sale