http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/ Discuss the most popular American lathe ! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/blueevolution/misc/rss.jpg http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/ http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192767&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:06:11 GMT I am going throught the parts I got with my SB 13". What I have noticed is that the collets will not thread down fully in the draw bar. They go in about 5 turns and then stop.

Upon further inspection you can see where the threads are boogered up. Any suggestions for a fix?

-tom ]]> South Bend Lathes toms73novass http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192767 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192751&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:35:48 GMT I would like to add motor overload protection to my South Bend 13" lathe. It has a Baldor motor without overload protection (single phase, 220V, reversing drum switch). The full load amperage at 220V is 10.2A.

I know that I could do this with a time-delay double element fuse such as the Bussman Type R (FRN-R). However, I'm interested in learning how to do this with an overload heater element, or one of the more modern solid state overload relays. Most of the info I can find on these items has them being used in combination with a magnetic contactor type switch. I'm not willing to give of my rotary drum switch. Any help that you could give would be appreciated. ]]> South Bend Lathes CompositesGuy http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192751 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192730&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:53 GMT Went to look up Metal Lathe Accessories today and got a warning from google that the site is potentially malicious. Anybody know anything about... Went to look up Metal Lathe Accessories today and got a warning from google that the site is potentially malicious.

Anybody know anything about it? ]]> South Bend Lathes Keith Krome http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192730 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192728&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:36 GMT Sure you want pictures, so do I like to see pictures. I took the band saw and cut a 10L apron on each side of the worm and below the worm which left... Sure you want pictures, so do I like to see pictures. I took the band saw and cut a 10L apron on each side of the worm and below the worm which left me with the complete clutch assembly which I locked the gear and shaft together. I put a headstock bull gear on the end of the clutch shaft. I mounted this bull gear directly over the bull gear on the spindle. I put a hand wheel with 240 graduations on the drive shaft thru where the leadscrew was originally. It is supported by the back gear shaft and the casting on the front where the lid closes. I do have to take the small covers off the top to mount it on my working lathe. It will take about ten minutes to mount and dismount. Less time than connecting up my dividing head and much quicker for common divisions. The South Bend worm and gear is 36 to one and then with the 240 to one hand wheel I have many possibles. I can also use the spare headstock on my shaper and have the 2&1/4X8 spindle with the large thru hole and take a chuck straight from my lathe to the shaper. I do need to make a clamp for the left end of the spindle for a lock. It probably weighs about 10 pound. I will try to get some pictures this week end. Questions welcome. Kenny ]]> South Bend Lathes sicero http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192728 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192726&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:17:08 GMT This is a continuation of the heavy 10 spindle speed topic. I have checked with the South Bend parts department and they can not tell me what size... This is a continuation of the heavy 10 spindle speed topic.
I have checked with the South Bend parts department and they can not tell me what size pulley I need. I am hoping those with the Heavy 10, and the original motor and pulleys will check theirs and let me know what they have. This is the pulley this is on the motor shaft. My lathe was made in 1963 if that makes a difference. Also any idea where to get one other than the South Bend department.
Any and all information in this area is really welcome.
Keith

Edited
The shaft on the motor I will be getting is 5/8 inch and a RPM of 1725. Right now I have a 3450 RPM and a single pulley and it is turning to fast, 2000 RPM at the high end. The new motor will be 220 volt single phase. By the way is there any advantages to running 220 over 110 volt? I can go eather way. ]]> South Bend Lathes cowboy http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192726 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192717&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:33 GMT Anybody buy any south bend tools/parts from tools4 cheap? I really want a Aloris Toolpost with holders, but the local comapny wants over 600... Anybody buy any south bend tools/parts from tools4 cheap?
I really want a Aloris Toolpost with holders, but the local comapny wants over 600 dollars. I see tools4 cheap offers a quick change Wedge style toolpost and holders for 125 dollars. ]]> South Bend Lathes alan speyrer http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192717 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192687&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:56:38 GMT Ok Guys a NUB question......how can I tell what type of chuck spindle do I have? The chuck has the South Bend label with PT4356-1 stamped to the... Ok Guys a NUB question......how can I tell what type of chuck spindle do I have? The chuck has the South Bend label with PT4356-1 stamped to the front and 7744 Z+3 on the back ]]> South Bend Lathes Greywolf36 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192687 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192682&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:58:52 GMT Some items I picked up in excellent shape for their age.

My guess would be 50's vintage.

Can tin still shines and they are mostly full!

I would think that these would be desirable to a collector...



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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...h/dsc_0004.jpg ]]> South Bend Lathes toms73novass http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192682 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192676&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:24:41 GMT Hi All
I recently got one off e-bay it was listed for a 13" but I think it mite be for a 14-1/2 it is to long and the adapter is about 3/8 to a half inch to long.

I have a hand wheel type from a 14-1/2 that i cut down to fit the 13" and what I'm wondering is if lever type can be cut down to fit? Or is there other things that mite not work? I haven't checked it real close yet just checked the fit.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Paul ]]> South Bend Lathes Old Iron http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192676 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192623&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:05:54 GMT I picked up a new Infrared lamp to force dry my paint, it being a little cool in the shop. I thought you all might want to see, it is an American... I picked up a new Infrared lamp to force dry my paint, it being a little cool in the shop.
I thought you all might want to see, it is an American made product by Infratech.

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Long story shortened, I picked up a 1968 10L(in the back ground) that had been turning wood for 10 years and to my horror after paying for it, was told it had always just been oiled with automotive gear lube in the headstock. I could not bring myself to run it like that,
and besides it really had a bad smell to it with that gear oil in it. Well I just had to see for
myself just how bad it was....and if all those stories are true you hear about saw dust and wood chips.

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After pulling the spindle, hard to believe everything was perfect, not a score one.
The spindle capillary oilers were a bit dirty:

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I ordered a new set from Ted along with the gits oilers and could not stop myself from
cleaning and painting the headstock.

Cleaned and taped, Infrared on, Major Tom:

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Her's a few shots of proper installation of the oilers, after spindle is removed.
Enjoy:

Install the lower pipe plugs to contain the small amount of oil you are about to add:

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Soak your wicks in...number 10, get your wires ready...

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A few shots down the hole, can you hear me ground control...

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Brush it around, up and down, Major Tom.

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These are paint gun cleaning wires, perfect:

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Wires ready, engines on...

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contacts down , wires in...ignition on at 10...
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The spindle is clean and set in, and we pull the wires and have lift off.

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I'll take a few more photos as I clean and get it ready to run.

Steve ]]> South Bend Lathes swells http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192623 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192619&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:42:17 GMT :typing: As i sit here, I'm looking at a lathe online.





Just curious, what do you think it's worth?

Thanks to whomever moved this. i didn't realize I was posting in the wrong section. ]]> South Bend Lathes Caden http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192619 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192618&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:29:16 GMT Hi There, Could someone with SB 13" belt drive lathe measure the length of the spindle with a chuck on and with out. I am looking at a lathe on ebay to use for gunsmithing.
Thanks Dave ]]> South Bend Lathes Dave Vincent http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192618 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192617&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:26 GMT I was recently in the Chicago area in Illinois for a funeral, and while there, decided to take a day trip to LaPorte, Indiana, near South Bend. I... I was recently in the Chicago area in Illinois for a funeral, and while there, decided to take a day trip to LaPorte, Indiana, near South Bend. I went to the LaPorte County Historical Museum. Wow, what a neat place to visit!

They have a great collection of cars, and tons of old time, early 20th century household stuff, and a terrific gun collection of mostly Antique guns. I didn't see many tools though.

If your ever in that area, I can highly recommend a visit to that museum. It was only $5 admission; a bargain for sure. You can find it online for info. ]]> South Bend Lathes gunsmither http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192617 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192608&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:13 GMT Does anyone know whether the collets used in die grinders or tools like routers ect., are their own size category or type that can be purchased... Does anyone know whether the collets used in die grinders or tools like routers ect., are their own size category or type that can be purchased somewhere in specific sizes? Or are they manufacturer specific. I am working on a project that may need a mini type collet but finding specifics on them is challenging. Thanks for any help..... ]]> South Bend Lathes TimW(PA) http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192608 http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192572&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:49:07 GMT Link for Filler metals http://www.lucasmilhaupt.com/htmdocs/brazing_support/technical_msds_safety/filler_metals.html Link for Filler metals
http://www.lucasmilhaupt.com/htmdocs...er_metals.html ]]> South Bend Lathes SmithSolar http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192572