Great timing for this group. Last Saturday (12/16/00) I snagged an old (50s ?) 9" x 18" SB Precision Lathe Model A, SN 101025. I'm in the process of learning about the specific vintage and how best to

Paul R. Hvidston Upland, CA

I just got off the phone with SBL and I learned that my SB Precision Lathe Model A was originally shipped Jan 13, 1941. I ordered the manual for it for $25.00 (we'll see if its the correct one). They

South Bend Lathes Home Page. http://www.southbendlathecorp.com/index.htm South Bend 9-inch "Workshop" Lathe http://www.lathes.co.uk/southbend9-inch/index.html Home Page of details on all 9" Model Lath

I started this eGroup last week and look at the great information. Keep it coming........... Lets see some more pictures.

Never heard of a factory South Bend with anything but bronze bearings and a back gear. I think they did away with the bronze bearings in the last 20 years.

Does anybody have a 9" SB with a similar configuration? My 1941(?) "Precision Model A" headstock has Timken roller bearings and no back gear (as seen from the attached photo). Nothing hangs off of the

I contacted a local belting company who I deal with. They recommend replacing the leather belts with a 4ply Transmission belt. I had them quote on the following belt. 3/4" x 53" x 3/16" with clipper l

I have attached a sketch of a Turret Tool post. If anyone has one on their machine, could they give me the dimensions as indicated on the attachment. I will draw one up in Cad when I finish it for all

I have attached a sketch of a Turret Tool post. If anyone has one on their machine, could they give me the dimensions as indicated on the attachment. I will draw one up in Cad when I finish it for all

I picked up a 3/4 HP motor today for $35.00 and I think will help my pulley setup since it is 1150 RPM instead of the usual 1725 RPM. Its made by GE and looks like its a capacitor start, capacitor run

Hi folks, I am excited about this new egroup, but I have a 13" not 9" Its a 1939 model, sold originally to East Newark, NJ high school. If you call SB with your serial no., they can tell you where it

I quickly put together a temporary web page for my 9" SBL restoration. Sorry if it loads slowly, I haven't taken the time to polish it up. I'll do that after I polish up the lathe ;-) http://209.150.7

Can anyone furnish specs. for the 10K lathe? I am looking for a 9"/10" w/the 1 3/8" (or larger) spindle bore & have come across a few 10K's. Also source for parts list & drawings for the same lathe. W

Paul, I have the lathe in storage. I will run over there this weekend and get that info to you, Thanks, Dean

Hi all, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I have a a page dedicated to my South Bend 9" workshop lathe, there is not much there but at least you can see a couple of pics of another lathe. Also, I

Paul, and the other SB egroupers, Loved the web page on the 9" SB, I will try to get some pictures posted of my 13". Ok here is how I got the 13" SB 4' serial no. 91573, mfg. 3 Aug 1939 (this info is

Who uses what kinds of lubricants on their SB Lathes? A couple people have already chimed in: JS Early mentioned 30W ND oil. Tom Miller mentioned Fastenal's p/n 62642, Super Lube Synthetic Based Lube

Hi, Was just informed of this group and checked in. I own a 9" South Bend tool room lathe. I all but the follower rest for it. I got the lathe and approximately $3000.00 worth of Starret, Brown and Sh

I have a 1940 (in. model a and love it. do any of you guys know why when i use the back gear it jumps out Brett