Which is best 12x36 or 13x40 Thanks
How old is too old for a lathe? What are the better older brands that you can still get parts for?
Skip
How old is too old for a lathe? What are the better older brands that you can still get parts for?
Skip
My South Bend lathe i just got a few weeks ago is about 48 years old and it purrs like a kitten. As far as i know i can still get parts for it too.
Joe
What SB did you get?, and congrats:thumbupoes that mean your Bassell is for sale?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Business-Industrial-/12576/i.html?_nkw=south+bend+lathe+parts
hi joe
there is everything you need on ebay for south bend lathe.
have fun good luck and be safe
mike
I bought an old 13x36 from a fellow az'er. I dont know what model, but i have a cue sitting in it at home that should be close to done tonight when i get home :thumbup:. Im keeping my bassel lathe for tips, sanding and finishing work. I just bought another lathe that im going to make a dedicated tapering machine out of. Its an addiction, and there aint no damn cure! Lol!.
Joe
Sounds awesome, and i hear there's worse addictions to have, but i think the jury's still out on that one.:grin: I may be picking up a 59XX series Clausing this weekend for my first lathe.
Is 12x36 long enough to taper shafts?? Thanks
I have a bad habit of taking things too literally, but if you are REALLY going to be "picking up a 59XX . . " you are one seriously strong dude - SIR!
LOL :smile:
I tried to look up the weights on the 5900 series, but didn't get very far. I guess you know that you want one with 36" between centers or longer.
ENJOY!!
Gary
My South Bend lathe i just got a few weeks ago is about 48 years old and it purrs like a kitten. As far as i know i can still get parts for it too.
Joe
Is 12x36 long enough to taper shafts?? Thanks