my new old lathe......

[snipershot]

Well, I finally got me a big boy lathe, lol. Now I just need to get a few more things and ill be ready to rock. I need to convert it to single phase also, so anyone got any ideas? Anybody have a quick change tool post with a few holders for sale? Is there anything else I should consider getting for this old war horse? Also, I gotta say thanks a ton to Trent. I appreciate the help and all the advice. I'm glad you found me a lathe, even if I did have to go damn near to virginia to get it, lol. Thanks man!

Joe

 

[Trent]

glad you made it home and you only had to go to newlexington ohio lol

that thing sure is cleaner since i gave it to my father he cleaned it up nice.

welp now your in deep, no escaping the adiction now

 

[63Kcode]

Now you need to spend some time here!

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/

Thet can answer all you SB questions. Including advice on converting the electric hook up. They also have a used tooling section!

Enjoy!!!!!!

Larry

 

[JoeyInCali]

Beautiful old steel!
That sure looked like pre-OSHA days.

 

[Cue]

I have a AXA QTP listed here if that is the right size you need.
Ill take $110 shipped for it.


http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=241937

 

[Trent]

he has a 4 way rocker post. save your money joe get your rear chuck, live center, dead center, drill chuck, center drills, drill bits this list can go for qyuite a while.

 

[Cue]

Just answering his post asking for a QTP, I'm sure he can decide on what he wants to buy and when.

 

[snipershot]

Thanks for the offer man, ill keep you in mind.

Joe

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Joe, whats that big handle for?
Is that to start it up?

 

[Guerra Cues]

Let me know what is the OD of the spindle bore of the SB. I have a sleeve with set screws already made by my machinist and has the threads for a Hightower 3 jaw chuck. I don't need it, so it is yours free if you want it.

 

[snipershot]

Joe, whats that big handle for?
Is that to start it up?

Which one man? There's a whole bunch of levers and handles, lol.

Joe

 

[Trent]

Joe, whats that big handle for?
Is that to start it up?

the handle on the base is to lower the motor to engage the belt on the pulley. the 3 buttons on the top start, reverse and stop it.:thumbup:

 

[snipershot]

Let me know what is the OD of the spindle bore of the SB. I have a sleeve with set screws already made by my machinist and has the threads for a Hightower 3 jaw chuck. I don't need it, so it is yours free if you want it.

The spindle OD is 1.75 inches. Is Hightowers threads different than other taig type chucks?

Joe

 

[Guerra Cues]

The spindle OD is 1.75 inches. Is Hightowers threads different than other taig type chucks?

Joe

Not 100% sure. I think the thread might be the same. Just send a quick pm to Chris "cueman" and he will confirm it or not
Just pm me your address so I can send it out to you.


---
- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[DaveK]

Now you need to spend some time here!

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/

Great site, good post Larry.

Here is some additional resource material from the horses mouth :

http://www.wewilliams.net/SBLibrary.htm

There is much on automotive work, but even those articles can shed light on a process or set up that you may need.

Have fun with the lathe, but please be careful too.

Dave