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First Lathe... How did I do?
- Thread starter Earlkonig
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Hey Earl,
Well, how you did depends on what you paid and overall condition.
How do the ways look, especially near/under the chuck?
Depending on how well in trim it is, and what you paid, it’s likely a tool you can use for a long time and make some nice chips on.
I refurbished my first lathe, a 1944 South Bend 9a 4 years ago and am loving it (although getting about ready to move to a bigger machine).
Enjoy!
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Well, how you did depends on what you paid and overall condition.
How do the ways look, especially near/under the chuck?
Depending on how well in trim it is, and what you paid, it’s likely a tool you can use for a long time and make some nice chips on.
I refurbished my first lathe, a 1944 South Bend 9a 4 years ago and am loving it (although getting about ready to move to a bigger machine).
Enjoy!
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Nice score and well tooled! 
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That is an amazing price for that machine alone without 6 chucks. There doesn't look like there is much wear on the ways. I have a SB H10 with far more wear then that.
Looks awesome!
Thanks! I’m going to clean it up and clean the stand. Ill get this started after I finish another project I’m on.
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Quick Change Gear Box and (6) chucks? For eight bills?
I don't think you'll find anyone around here to knock that.
Good Score!
I don't think you'll find anyone around here to knock that.
Good Score!
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Score!!! Congrats!