New to me 13" South Bend lathe

[Technical Ted]

Check you bed it may mean the better x bracing there. It seems that type bed is much sturdier and sought after .

Yes, mine has an X pattern (see picture). So that's what the X (special) in the serial number might mean then?

Cool!

Thanks,
Ted

 

[Silverbullet]

It makes it I'd say a tool room model , it's supposed to keep it more level and stronger. I'd also say it's a keeper aren't many like it from what I understand.