Sb 10 X 24 Hd Tool Room Lathe Q's

kennyv

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Hey Guys how abouts a lil welcome . Some of you guys may already know but recently I had purchased a SB 10x 24 Heavy . Something I always wanted so right now im a happy camper .

First Q can anyone tell me the year by Serial #13832 RKX16 if they know in fact if this model has flame hardened ways ?
Was told X in suffix can mean that but also read X and letters # following mean this model came with other options.

All tooling shown came with lathe . Pics are after she was cleaned up. She runs like a champ ... ways in good shape, headstock , motor pulleys gears feeds gear box, gears , gibs all remarkable . Ran dead nuts with collets Tir ..less than .0005 . Motor is smoothe and all engagements , free spinning spindle back gear all check out good too. Spindle bearings were in great shape . Few nights ago put a few hours in her oilen her/ cleaning up dialing in.. I must say the only thing that sweaks is the Tightness of Main drive belt lol.

The only part that I see I may need to replace NEW is a new brass cross feed screw nut .. other than that cant find any thing to replace . and the only thing I did not look into was engagement feed lever. I dunno if that can be adjusted and haven't dug further anyone know how she engages and what to look for adjust? She goes in SMOOTHE but feels like she can be adjusted for more room or something. Been long time sinceI fixed adjusted ripped a carriage apart > Is there an adjustment for this?

Also do you guys know of a good source to buy that cross feed brass nut . I found one on ebay not sure if this is good deal or a trustworthy source ?
thanks in advance for any help and advice :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191639255504?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Good looking machine, cleaned up and ready to get dirty. OR is she gona be ready for a paint job ? Have fun with your new lathe , make some chips. Have any projects lined up . Made any test cuts , great little lathes .
 
According to my copy of _Serial Number Reference Book_, serial number 13832R was built in 1963. Flame hardened bed ways are shown as an option in my 1966 SB catalogue. Maybe it was an option in 1963. My 1979 heavy 10 had flame hardened ways; by then it was standard. It had a plate riveted to the side of the bed at the tailstock end that said "Flame Hardened". Don't know if that was the practice in 1963, assuming this was available as an option.
David
 
Nice looking lathe by the way with a very nice lot of tooling. I think you are fortunate to have gotten a four jaw chuck along with everything else. That looks like a BXA sized tool post. Is it? You can order a "Serial Number Card" here: http://www.grizzly.com/brands/south-bend-lathe/serialcard. This may include information as to what accessories and options your machine had when originally shipped. Can anyone confirm this?
David
 
thanks guys ..1963 ayy is that a confirmation ?

well if it is I don't exspect flame hardened ways else it would boast it say it no?

someone said X meant that what I means however with serial # 13832 RKX16
that meant anything after x was option I guess that could meant anything like accessories no?

ok need to ask again anyone have an idea if the light feel on feed lever is normal and if their is an adjustment for it ?
what it feels like you need more travel in engagement throw or room another words it only moves a fraction to engage hope that makes sense ?

Ohh no paint job as of yet I like the way she looks half bare half painted ... ..no jobs lined up either besides some shop tooling ..I need some ideas of how im gona get some work??????

midlife crises ,Job going no where , cut over time and a wife goin thru mentalpause
 
Nice looking lathe by the way with a very nice lot of tooling. I think you are fortunate to have gotten a four jaw chuck along with everything else. That looks like a BXA sized tool post. Is it? You can order a "Serial Number Card" here: http://www.grizzly.com/brands/south-bend-lathe/serialcard. This may include information as to what accessories and options your machine had when originally shipped. Can anyone confirm this?
David

thanks Dave I am very blessed to have found my little buddy .. Its an AXA and I have just received a bunch of oversized holders for it ..I have about 5- on hand and I am going to make a few as well it will give me over 12 tool holders ill be set for everything . so what does registration serial # get ya ..? anything special ? If folks just like to do it to have their name model # some where well I dunno maybe cuz I don't eve fill out most warrantee cards. thanks again Dave for complements shes a nice machine ill say ..I need to confess was going to get a new 10x22 and the Lord lead me to this one instead ... Boy im so glad he knows whats best if we would just be patient and trust him . always works out better in the Long run...
 
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