South bend 10” lathe on Facebook.

[D.sebens]

Yes, older Heavy 10 short bed with single tumbler QCGB. That collet drawtube and collets look too small to be 5c, so likely not a 10L. Price is at the top end considering small spindle bore and short bed. I have a Heavy 10L, they are great lathes.

Searching the catalog number of 199y. It’s a 10R. Can anyone tell me what the designations boil down to? What lathe features differ between models

 

[jwmay]

Too far for you, but good for comparison.

I’m not sure there’s a useful comparison there. Comparing a machine in a different region isn’t really fair. Prices vary wildly by area and machine density. A small lathe in good condition that’s nearby is worth a lot more than the same lathe for less money, but ten hours away. Also idk how far either lathe is from OP.

 

[OTmachine]

See Bill736 post at: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/46999-south-bend-lathe-differences.
Kind of small clearances for the price. Probably worth about $1200 to $1500 in your area, considering the tooling, if it is in fair shape. You can do better.

 

[D.sebens]

I’ve since figured out. 10R is a heavy 10 with a regular spindle and the 10L has a large spindle. The 10R does just over an inch. Other than that it’s the same. I gave an offer that is lower than she wanted to take at the moment. We will wait it out and see if it sells.

 

[D.sebens]

See Bill736 post at: https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/46999-south-bend-lathe-differences.
Kind of small clearances for the price. Probably worth about $1200 to $1500 in your area, considering the tooling, if it is in fair shape. You can do better.

Just read his post. Basically the same as what I just posted. Thanks for posting that. I hadn’t read that thread about it yet.

 

[twhite]

Here is a list of SB collets used. It will be an odd size for that lathe. Not a 3C or 5C.

Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[jwmay]

Did you go look at it in person?

 

[D.sebens]

Did you go look at it in person?

No. In all honesty if I did I would probably buy it and then my wife might murder me.

 

[D.sebens]

What about this one? https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1215902979805278/?ref=search

It’s still for sale. No tooling but does have a quick change tool post. It is not hooked up to power. I’m waiting to hear back about the gears. This one seems a little lighter than a heavy 10 but probably would still be fine. I’m nervous as I’ve read that parts aren’t really available. I hope the gearbox is in decent shape. It looks a little rusty but hopefully it’s just a dusty rust.

 

[D.sebens]

The rockwell looks like it’s got a reeves drive and is 3/4 hp.