Help Identifing a Vintage Lathe

[mashiah]

Hey all,
I'm considering buying this SBL type lathe but can't identify the exact model. Could that be a Logan clone or some other one?
Thanks for the help.

 

[twhite]

It looks like a 9A. The motor setup is not normal looking. Is it setup with a VFD? Here is a reference photo of what I would expect it to look like.

Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[682bear]

It appears to be missing the backgear knob on the headstock...

-Bear

 

[mashiah]

Yep, its fitted with a VFD. The spidle housing does have a hole where that knob goes but the top cover is flat and different. Also the etire base cabinet is unlike any photo I could find online.

 

[twhite]

Yep, its fitted with a VFD. The spidle housing does have a hole where that knob goes but the top cover is flat and different. Also the etire base cabinet is unlike any photo I could find online.

If everything is in decent shape. No excessive wear on the ways and the likes. I say go for it. The VFD is a great mod for them. The cabinet looks real solid.


Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[markba633csi]

There were a few SB clones made- in particular one from Australia which name escapes me now... Ulma Doc (Mike) has/had one
Edit: "Hercus" is the one I was thinking of

 

[OTmachine]

Looks to be SB9A mounted on a different brand pedestal. If it checks out, looks like it would be a good purchase.

 

[francist]

in particular one from Australia which name escapes me now.

You thinking of “Hercus”?

 

[woodchucker]

It looks like a 9A. The motor setup is not normal looking. Is it setup with a VFD? Here is a reference photo of what I would expect it to look like.

Cutting oil is my blood.

It's not a 9a. it's bigger in my opinion. I am also bothered by the hole in the front of the head. It has the looks of a Southbend, and the looks of something else.

 

[sdelivery]

The only thing I like more than that "tray top" is that drive motor looks fresh and very capable.
Oh, that is one sweet arse cabinet.