south bend lathe

  1. MyLilMule

    South Bend 13" Restoration

    I should have started this thread a little while ago, but better late than never. I bought a 13" South Bend made in 1960 a year or so ago. The plan has always been to do a proper rebuild of the machine, including grinding the bed ways and scraping in the saddle, cross slide, compound, etc. and...
  2. K

    Need help with 230V single phase wiring with Drum switch

    Hey all, I have seen this question many times on the net, and also on this forum. I have reviewed several from here, including these: https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/problem-with-wiring-of-1946-lathe-and-drum-switch.97645/...
  3. K

    South Bend Lathe Restoration, 15" swing, 6 ft bed.

    Hey all, I'm in the middle of a lathe restoration. I am documenting this via You Tube videos. Here are the first 3 episodes. More to follow. Part 1 -- Getting in over my head... Part 2 -- Moving mishaps ... Part 3 -- Fun with lead paint... I'd love feedback. Thanks Kevin
  4. T

    15x8 South Bend lathe

    I have what is I believe an unusual South Bend lathe. 15” swing (it measures 7 1/2” from center of spindle to top of ways) 8’ bed, gap bed with bridge installed. Model 37-e (model 137 with gap bed?) Serial number 22481, so made in 1921-22. The lathe is using a geared 4 speed electric motor from...
  5. C

    [Newbie] Restoring South Bend 9" Swing 3' Bed Catalog No. 25-YB

    Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I recently purchased a South Bend lathe. The lathe has a plate stamping on the side of the gear box that shows Riverside Machinery Depot (looks like the original purchaser of this lathe based on information I found). I have been having trouble finding any...
  6. JeffEck

    SB How to Run a Lathe for Beginners - 1914 15th Edition 2017-07-21

    How to run a lathe, for beginners, by South Bend Lathe Works
  7. Ulma Doctor

    1940 South Bend 11" 111B 105014 IQR Rebuild By Ulma Doctor

    I'm making this thread to educate any single person that is willing to read, or just look at some pictures and post a comment or ask a question. i promise to keep this thread open until completion. this thread is for you, the Interested... thanks for viewing. I recently acquired on trade a...
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