Oh Happy Day

[Zeb123]

Going this morning to pick up a new purchase. A 13" South Bend Lathe. I will post picks and information as soon as I get them.

 

[jbobb1]

Nothing like the excitement and anticipation of getting a new machine!

 

[markba633csi]

Or a new old machine!

 

[Zeb123]

New old

 

[Superburban]

New old, is often better then new new.

 

[Zeb123]

Serial # 10807TKL14. Is there a way to move this to the SB forum as I will have MANY questions in the near future and figure this may fit better in that forum. Or do I just need to start a thread there?

 

[Zeb123]

I will try and get some pics up today. As of now I am just going through and making sure everything is getting lubrication and cleaning surface rust on moving parts. This machine is that God awful green color, does that help with dating the machine. As for pats and supplies I got with the machine; 2- 3 jaw chucks, a 4 jaw chuck, follow and steady rest, micrometer carriage stop, chinesium QCTP with 5 tool holders, threading dial. I am sure I missed a couple of items. Oh by the way I am gonna call her Lynn in honor of the man I bought her from.

 

[Zeb123]

Here are a few pics. I will post some over all pics when I remember to take them LOL.

 

[Zeb123]

I noticed today that the spindle oil cups are not holding oil so I figure the wicks are probably bad so I started pulling the spindle. Rear bearing remove set screws, remove spreader screws, next cap screws, pry cap loose make sure to place shims where they came from. Front bearing same procedure except no spreader screws, and no spreader. It looks like someone forgot to install the spreader and tried to push it in through the top then just left it out. At least they put a small piece of felt in there.

 

[Zeb123]

Front wick very cruddy back wick torn into two pieces. Will replace.