What model is this?

[benmychree]

Thanks! That’s what I suspected.


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And, it is the later type with telescoping jaws, consistent with the probable 1950s dating; have you gone online to check out the serial number date?

 

[Aaron_W]

Not specific to this lathe but it does include this lathe.

Be aware that many older lathes including South Bend advertised size by the overall length of the bed, where most modern lathes and many other brands of vintage lathe size by the distance between centers. This can be confusing when trying to make comparisons. Atlas / Craftsman are another common lathe that often gives size by bed length.

So with a 4 foot bed this lathe is probably around 26" between centers, not 48".

 

[DavidR8]

And, it is the later type with telescoping jaws, consistent with the probable 1950s dating; have you gone online to check out the serial number date?

Here’s the serial number. Seems to be 1956 according to the serial number database here: http://www.wswells.com/sn/sn_db.html

Not sure what this number is.

So it is an overhead drive unit which is a drawback for me.
I’d have to see or photos of a similar unit to understand how it is laid out.

I’m expecting it is arranged something like this.

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[DavidR8]

This is the current motor arrangement.
The seller says it was horizontal previously but the prior owner needed the room so changed it to this arrangement.

He also has the gear cover.

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[SLK001]

Can someone tell me what the curved object is in this photo?

It's a follower rest - bolts on to the backside of the carriage.

 

[Cooter Brown]

This is the current motor arrangement.
The seller says it was horizontal previously but the prior owner needed the room so changed it to this arrangement.

He also has the gear cover.

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Buy that machine its the best one you have posted so far.....

 

[DavidR8]

Buy that machine its the best one you have posted so far.....

It seems to be a pretty decent machine. Plenty of tooling (I noticed the collet drawbar in one of the photos)
The drive system is a bit weird and will likely need some attention.
It’s missing the guards over the bull gear and the other side.


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[mickri]

According to the 1956 South Bend catalog a CL644A is a model A 9" South Bend lathe. Here is a link to the catalog. http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1617/22369.pdf The info on the lathe is on page 25 of the catalog.

 

[Cooter Brown]

It’s missing the guards over the bull gear and the other side.

Those parts are on ebay all the time.... But you can bend a piece of aluminum over, and make a set of guards.....

 

[Cooter Brown]

It is missing a threading dial but you can get a used one or a 3d printed one on ebay......