Show us your South Bend Lathe

[sandama171]

Hi all,
Here is what i got for $500 all parts were there 1928 south bend 9" model C....What did i get myself into ....



Now I'm in the process of cleaning and rebuilding it......... As a model A.



Also ordered the gear box and lead screw and yes the apron too waiting on a few parts i will post more when it is all done. i will probably have left over parts for a Model 9 C.

 

[bull schmitt]

I am a new member and am in the process of restoring a South Bend Model 420 9" lathe.

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Hope to have it in operation shortly.

 

[macrnr]

I am a new member and am in the process of restoring a South Bend Model 420 9" lathe.

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Hope to have it in operation shortly.

Cute little rascal, how long is the bed? I think if it was mine, I would be on the lookout for a longer bed and lead screw. Regardless it is a beautiful machine, very unique.

 

[pineyfolks]

Cute little rascal, how long is the bed? I think if it was mine, I would be on the lookout for a longer bed and lead screw. Regardless it is a beautiful machine, very unique.

That lathe must be a 9x9 I've never seen one that short, I wonder what the serial number says about it?

 

[bull schmitt]

Thse serial number is 60410 and it has a 25 inch bed! I would like a longer bed but this one is too cute to modify.

 

[macrnr]

I am a new member and am in the process of restoring a South Bend Model 420 9" lathe.

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Hope to have it in operation shortly.

It looks like a purpose built machine. With the tail stock on, it looks to only have a couple of inches of carriage travel. I would like to know why such a machine was built. I suppose if you used a face plate with lathe dogs or collets it would increase the work length. I can understand why you would leave it as is, it is a cool tool.

 

[pineyfolks]

Thse serial number is 60410 and it has a 25 inch bed! I would like a longer bed but this one is too cute to modify.

And I thought my SB was short. I think mine is 16" between centers. Yours is cute enough to keep on the kitchen table! Here's mine.

 

[macrnr]

I am a new member and am in the process of restoring a South Bend Model 420 9" lathe.

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Hope to have it in operation shortly.

You should post this under a different title, so that it will get more views. This is a very interesting machine that some of the other members might have some insight. "Show us your South Bend Lathe" attracts only the South Bend Guys, might try a different title.

 

[bull schmitt]

The model is actually 420-TN. It was made in the Fall of 1935. I have been told it is a Toolmakers Model.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

that's gotta be the coolest little lathe ever!
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