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My latest SB, it's a 1979 CL-187ZB Heavy 10. It has the threaded spindle, but I have a 128 piece Hardinge 5C collet set, so I rarely use chucks anyway, and the price was right. It's a one owner machine, from a business that cut plastic with it since new. But that molten plastic had hardened in every last corner. The back gears were so mucked that they couldn't even turn! So the rebuild was more about removing the stubborn stuff and rewicking the entire machine. The machine came with a new Leeson 1hp/3ph that I hooked to a Automation Direct GS2 VFD. I chose the GS2 for it's sealed detachable keypad that I mounted in place of the old drum switch on the headstock bracket with a little fabrication. The vfd and fused cutoff sits in the box visible on the left side of the bench
I do alot of repetitive, close collet work that suited having a 4-position stop. I had always had the mic stops on previous machines and had never used the turret type. So I tried to find a user picture of a 10L with one attached. Not a single pic anywhere, other than the SB catalog closeup from the 50's. Apparently not many owners use these!
Anyway, Latheman (Ted) found me a nice one that I just completed painting. So for others that wonder how the 4-position carriage stop looks on a 10L...finally a picture of one.
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The finished product
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VFD mount
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Jim, nice work on the 16" SB, but why are you selling it? I am in Michigan also and I saw it on Craigslist. Just curious.
 
Cuseguy,

Very nice lathe. I'm jealous of that Lever Collet Closer and all those Collets! My hand wheel Closer on my 65' 10L is good but not nearly as convenient.

Throw a pic of that Collet Rack of 128 Hardinge collets…..I'd like to see that one too!
 
Jim, nice work on the 16" SB, but why are you selling it? I am in Michigan also and I saw it on Craigslist. Just curious.

I have 3 lathes, the 16 you saw on CL the #5 Barnes and another SB 16 with 8 foot bed and taper attachment. The 8 foot needs some work. I need to make some room and I don't need 3 lathes.
 
10K 4-1/2' bed

I just purchased this lathe and really have no idea when it was made, although I suspect in was in the mid-fifties.

The serial number is 21940KBR – (could that be an OH versus a ZERO?). Opposite that is another number stamped on the bed B400NK.

Included with the lathe was some (original?) literature:

  1. Catalog number 5600, gold colored, 50[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary edition copyrighted 1955. This was contained in a manila envelope with a South Bend postmark for 6 ½ cents. Stapled within the catalog was an IBM punch card with a hand a written note which reads:
Model B10K
4 ½ ft, 667R
$ 497.00
Tool Block 1413N
$ 13.50
3 Jaw 6506
$ 107.00
Steady rest 2395K
$ 15.75
Follow rest 2400K
$ 10.50
4 Jaw 4006K
$ 42.00
8” Face plate
$ 9.75
Jacobs Chuck
Thread Gauge
$ 11.75
At the bottom of the note, written ink “Wrote 7/2/56”


  1. How to run a lathe, 49[SUP]th[/SUP] edition, copyright 1949
  2. Accessory Bulletin titled “Profit Makers” “South Bend Lathe Accessories” copyright 1973. In handwriting on the front cover it reads “Sept. 1973”.On the inside back cover, titled notes, a handwritten note reads, “Bought Lathe at auction July 12, 2003 $1450.00”

Of note (at least to me) is that the hand scrape marks (frosting?) are still clearly visible and show no signs of wear. Aside from needing to be cleaned and lubricated, the machine appears to be in “as new” condition!
4-jaw, steay rest and follow rest.jpgFron on shot 2.jpgHead stock and apron.jpgLeft side cabinet open.jpgLeft side cabinet.jpgNote on Inside Back Cover Accessory Catalog.jpgOblique View from tail stock.jpgPunch Card.jpgScrew thread and power feed placard.jpgFron on shot 1.jpgFlat belt drive.jpgEnd view looking toward head stock.jpg8 inch faceplate.jpg50th Annivesary Catalog and How to run a lathe.jpg1973 Accessories Catalog (2).jpg1973 Accessories Catalog.jpgCabinet with original boxes.jpgCenters and Catalog.jpgCloseup steady rest and follow rest.jpgDogs, calipers, wrenchs.jpgTail Stock.jpg

Capt. Mark


4-jaw, steay rest and follow rest.jpg 8 inch faceplate.jpg 50th Annivesary Catalog and How to run a lathe.jpg 1973 Accessories Catalog (2).jpg 1973 Accessories Catalog.jpg Cabinet with original boxes.jpg Centers and Catalog.jpg Closeup steady rest and follow rest.jpg Dogs, calipers, wrenchs.jpg End view looking toward head stock.jpg Flat belt drive.jpg Fron on shot 1.jpg Fron on shot 2.jpg Head stock and apron.jpg Left side cabinet open.jpg Left side cabinet.jpg Note on Inside Back Cover Accessory Catalog.jpg Oblique View from tail stock.jpg Punch Card.jpg Screw thread and power feed placard.jpg Tail Stock.jpg
 
Re: 10K 4-1/2' bed

I just purchased this lathe and really have no idea when it was made, although I suspect in was in the mid-fifties.

The serial number is 21940KBR – (could that be an OH versus a ZERO?). Opposite that is another number stamped on the bed B400NK.

Included with the lathe was some (original?) literature:

  1. Catalog number 5600, gold colored, 50[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary edition copyrighted 1955. This was contained in a manila envelope with a South Bend postmark for 6 ½ cents. Stapled within the catalog was an IBM punch card with a hand a written note which reads:
Model B10K
4 ½ ft, 667R$ 497.00
Tool Block 1413N$ 13.50
3 Jaw 6506$ 107.00
Steady rest 2395K$ 15.75
Follow rest 2400K$ 10.50
4 Jaw 4006K$ 42.00
8” Face plate$ 9.75
Jacobs Chuck
Thread Gauge$ 11.75
At the bottom of the note, written ink “Wrote 7/2/56”


  1. How to run a lathe, 49[SUP]th[/SUP] edition, copyright 1949
  2. Accessory Bulletin titled “Profit Makers” “South Bend Lathe Accessories” copyright 1973. In handwriting on the front cover it reads “Sept. 1973”.On the inside back cover, titled notes, a handwritten note reads, “Bought Lathe at auction July 12, 2003 $1450.00”

Of note (at least to me) is that the hand scrape marks (frosting?) are still clearly visible and show no signs of wear. Aside from needing to be cleaned and lubricated, the machine appears to be in “as new” condition!

Capt. Mark

Bandit score!

If I wouldn't be prying too much, what'd ya pay for it Cappy?
 
Here's mine. Dad's lathe that I moved to my house after he died Took almost ten years before I could STAND to move it though!). Have never cleaned on it yet because I am lazy and have actually been using it, as you can tell. Here I was doing something so mundane as making a small piece to make guitar markers out of plastic lids. Basically, just a hollow tube with a sharpened end and a slot cut in the back end to poke the plugs out. Nothing as fancy as you guys do but hey, I needed markers!

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Re: 10K 4-1/2' bed

CAPTAIN MARK
Oh Captain, my Captain.............
U have indeed really found some "treasure" here, U lucky Man.
Wow Oh Wow !!!
What a beaut.
This is a gem only comes up once in a lifetime for those fortunate few
We could only drool over the condition and care of this
And those Accessories, in such pristine condition.
They are even in the original packaging
Sir, U have been truly blessed and we wish U all the best with Your new found gem.
aRM




I just purchased this lathe and really have no idea when it was made, although I suspect in was in the mid-fifties.

The serial number is 21940KBR – (could that be an OH versus a ZERO?). Opposite that is another number stamped on the bed B400NK.

Included with the lathe was some (original?) literature:

  1. Catalog number 5600, gold colored, 50[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary edition copyrighted 1955. This was contained in a manila envelope with a South Bend postmark for 6 ½ cents. Stapled within the catalog was an IBM punch card with a hand a written note which reads:
Model B10K
4 ½ ft, 667R$ 497.00
Tool Block 1413N$ 13.50
3 Jaw 6506$ 107.00
Steady rest 2395K$ 15.75
Follow rest 2400K$ 10.50
4 Jaw 4006K$ 42.00
8” Face plate$ 9.75
Jacobs Chuck
Thread Gauge$ 11.75
At the bottom of the note, written ink “Wrote 7/2/56”


  1. How to run a lathe, 49[SUP]th[/SUP] edition, copyright 1949
  2. Accessory Bulletin titled “Profit Makers” “South Bend Lathe Accessories” copyright 1973. In handwriting on the front cover it reads “Sept. 1973”.On the inside back cover, titled notes, a handwritten note reads, “Bought Lathe at auction July 12, 2003 $1450.00”

Of note (at least to me) is that the hand scrape marks (frosting?) are still clearly visible and show no signs of wear. Aside from needing to be cleaned and lubricated, the machine appears to be in “as new” condition!


Capt. Mark
 
Re: 10K 4-1/2' bed

Bandit score!

If I wouldn't be prying too much, what'd ya pay for it Cappy?

Not prying at all. I paid $1700.00. I found it on Craig's List about 90 or so miles away from my home. It sat there for 28 days.

CAPTAIN MARK
Oh Captain, my Captain.............
U have indeed really found some "treasure" here, U lucky Man.
Wow Oh Wow !!!
What a beaut.
This is a gem only comes up once in a lifetime for those fortunate few
We could only drool over the condition and care of this
And those Accessories, in such pristine condition.
They are even in the original packaging
Sir, U have been truly blessed and we wish U all the best with Your new found gem.
aRM

Yeah, I almost feel unworthy! Thanks!
 
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