For what it’s worth, I use a Tachulator setup on two of my variable speed Atlas lathes (VFD and 3 phase motor). Works fine. Only issue is that occasionally the reflective tape gets oily or greasy and

Thanks everyone for thoughts. I already had a choke similar to your picture, so I installed it 1" from the display. Problem solved! I did have to solder in some extra wire to wind it, but that was the

Has anyone successfully installed a hall effect tach on a SB 9"? Specifically the one pictured below. My install has been giving me fits with the rpm jumping all over the place. I have tried several d

As the story go's , not mine just passing on https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/cast-iron-legs-several.403418/ animal

9 inch South Bend lathe for sale, set up on original “work bench”, 3 and 4 jaw chucks, several face plates, tool posts, and a fair amount of tooling, 120/240 single phase, good condition, 9x36” tool r

Any thoughts regarding a SB 9B” that has gone thru a bad fire. It is currently lying in. the ashes where it settled, when the 8020 extrusion. Bench laid it when the aluminum “ sagged . in the fire. Va

Hi, I have a 14-1/2 inch SB lathe with the uncommon 2-1/4 x 6 TPI spindle. This has a small diameter internal bore. Too small for 5C collets. I want to use a headstock center for turning between cente

I'm looking for a 9in. milling attachment for my SB lathe. If anybody has a reasonably priced milling attachment please email me at dogbreath312@... with a picture if you could. Please no mills that h

Cleaning up my garage and have a 5 HP motor to sell; 75. 230/460, 3 phase, 1800 RPM, 184T frame. Has 2 belt pulley. Pickup only in zip 21034 Darlington MD. If you can come by soon will throw in plenty

For Sale: SouthBend 9C Lathe, S/N 7166NCR8 See photos for details and accessories. Little used for simple projects after inherited from family estate 20 + years ago. Needs cleanup but believed to be i

Does anyone have use for motorized spin-indexer? It's like new as it was recently rebuilt by Harig. Older single speed motor. Best to everyone, Payson.

Group, I'm finally getting around to refurbing my 10k. Pulled the cross slide apart yesterday and found an extra part I think. After taking the set screw and side wedge pin out of the brass cross slid

This guy does some pretty cool stuff . I can see using this idea for turning crankshafts for model engines . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH5gkQGTNfw&ab_channel=mymechanicsinsights animal

It looks like there's a specialty screwdriver / spanner needed to dismantle the handwheels on the cross slide & compound (see pic). Does anyone know what this tool is called? (and perhaps where I can

I have a 14 1/2" swing South Bend lathe. I did a lot of work early this week and the cone pulley belt started doing a lot of slipping. It now works fine, maybe it got warm and expanded? The adjusting

Hey Guys, How are these used (see photo)? Do they need to be sharpened? Is there a specific holder for them? Any use for my SB9c? Thanks, Greg

Was it here that a member was looking for some cast iron legs a while back ? https://www.martinmodel.com/collections/miscellaneous/products/cast-iron-legs-for-slab-tables I didn't say they were cheap

hi guys 0 i have a heavy 10 quick change gear box and lead screw for sale - model CLSY01/2D bed length 3 1/2 ft pics enclosed - im in zip 10703 for shipping estimate - the condition is used but works

Hello all, I am moving from New Jersey and I have two South Bend nines in my garage for parts or restoration. It would be local pick up only and you have to bring somebody with you with the truck my b

Model A, South Bend lathe, Precision 9” -- 644-Y, 3ft. 3 and 4 jaw chucks, 2-3 face plates, several different types of tool holders, change gear set for metric thread cutting(I think). And a pile of ½