I recently purchased an 11" SB lathe serial number J1044. I have been able to find almost zero information regarding this machine. It seems there were machines produced between 1920 and 21 with the "J" prefix. No information on south bends site about these particular models even existing.
I am currently working on cleaning it up and getting it operational. I will need to repair or replace the back gear, the large diameter gear has one tooth missing. Other then that nothing seems to be damaged. If anyone owns, or has information regarding this model I would love to hear about it. It appears these lathes shared some parts with either 9" or 10" models but I am unsure. How rare are the 11" lathes?
I am currently working on cleaning it up and getting it operational. I will need to repair or replace the back gear, the large diameter gear has one tooth missing. Other then that nothing seems to be damaged. If anyone owns, or has information regarding this model I would love to hear about it. It appears these lathes shared some parts with either 9" or 10" models but I am unsure. How rare are the 11" lathes?