15x8 South Bend lathe

[Technical Ted]

Is the any advantage to the smaller shimmed bxa over the cxa? Besides initial cost and tool holders, which is an advantage to be sure. I am probably getting and import, so once a bxa is set up and shimmed, as good as a cxa?

The size works fine for me. I use a lot of smaller hss tool bits because they are quicker to make than larger bits. You can get 3/4" holders if needed for large tools as well. It's plenty ridgid and a little smaller to use on smaller work pieces.

Holders are cheaper too.

Ted

 

[Tobias2017]

So... I was using this lathe today, and I let the smoke out of the motor. I don’t think I was doing anything unusual, besides using it for a more extended run time. I am currently looking into getting the old Lima geared motor re-wound, but I expect that will be expensive. Perhaps it is time for a new motor and VFD. Any thoughts, experience? What size hp motor would be appropriate? The lima is a 1.5 hp

thanks
tobias