Curious about this South Bend Lathe

[jwe711]

Can anyone tell me about this lathe?

How much is it worth?

Would anyone be interested in it?

What value does it offer to making cues?

The plate states that it has a 3 1/2 bed...I'm assuming that it's 3'6" bed rail?

It comes built onto the desk and has a pan to catch the coolant...all factory, and everything works, I'm told.

THANKS
jwe711

 

[jaydog468]

You sould post this under ask the cue maker or p.m Dick Neighbors
He has alot of info on these old south bend lathe.

 

[KJ Cues]

There are two things that you need in a metal lathe to make it cue worthy.

1.) Adequate head-stock spindle bore, preferably 1-3/8" or larger.

2.) At least 30" btwn. centers, again, preferably more with matching carriage travel.

Most any lathe that meets that basic criteria is capable of building cues.
That's of course assuming the operator knows what he's doing. Lol