Another 9" Barn Find

[rodm717]

Just picked this up and doing initial assessment. This one has sat and somewhat comparable to the 1928 I have done previously.
First thing I do is spray everything down liberally with PB Blaster to start working the rust and loosening anything that may be stuck.
By the serial, it would appear to be a 1941 or 1942. The floor mount motor and jackshaft assembly is rare. Right now the headstock, tailstock, backgear, ect. is not freely moving. Nor is the compound. I do have the gear cover as well.
I will be breaking down, cleaning, and rebuilding everything that is required. New felt and cord is needed throughout. Have not decided if i will blast and paint.

 

[benmychree]

Pretty ugly!

 

[rodm717]

Lol. For now. I also didnt mention it has the original legs that alone go for more than what i paid.

 

[rodm717]

For now. I would refer you to the 1928 i did. This is after the derusting and cleaning. Granted the paint was a lot more intact.

 

[matthewsx]

Looks like a worthy project....

John

 

[brino]

It does look like lots of work......but apparently you've done it before!

Would love to follow your progress here.

-brino

 

[Nogoingback]

Lol. For now. I also didnt mention it has the original legs that alone go for more than what i paid.

The taper attachment is probably worth something as well.

 

[benmychree]

Yes, there is definitely value there, what did you have to pay?

 

[mattthemuppet2]

Very cool, that'll keep you busy for a bit I have a 1928 wide 9 just like that and love it to bits. It'll be pretty neat to have both, especially with that taper attachment

 

[rodm717]

Thanks guys. Unfortunately I let the 1928 go to pay it forward and fund other projects. I do still have my first Southbend, a 1936 Workshop C in great shape I use often among others.
I paid the same as the 1928, albeit 4 years later, $400.
I'd rather buy a project and enjoy the rebuild than paying a couple $k for a machine someone else did.