torker
Cast Iron
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- Dec 3, 2003
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- British Columbia
I have a SB9C and was wondering if it was possible to do this conversion? I searched this forum but came up empty, unless I didn't ask for the right thing. Thanks!
Russ
Russ
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Convert Model C to a Model A?
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Nick Nelson
Plastic
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- Jan 28, 2005
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- Leeds, UK
Yes, I belive it's entirely possible. You will
need to find an 'A' type apron, cross slide
screw, feed screw and quick change gearbox.
Nick
need to find an 'A' type apron, cross slide
screw, feed screw and quick change gearbox.
Nick
Webb Wyman
Stainless
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- Oct 18, 2001
- Location
- Lewes, DE.
Hi There,
Yes, you can convert a model C to an A. Most model C's only have two of the three mounting screw holes in the bed needed for the QC gearbox. If you have a milling machine (or a friend with one), drilling and counterboring the third hole will be no problem. Some model C's used a model A bed so you may already have the third hole in the bed but most do not. Other than this modification, it is just a parts swap.
Good Luck!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
Yes, you can convert a model C to an A. Most model C's only have two of the three mounting screw holes in the bed needed for the QC gearbox. If you have a milling machine (or a friend with one), drilling and counterboring the third hole will be no problem. Some model C's used a model A bed so you may already have the third hole in the bed but most do not. Other than this modification, it is just a parts swap.
Good Luck!
-Blue Chips-
Webb
Jeff_G
Hot Rolled
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- Aug 25, 2004
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- Granite, MD USA
The South Bend lathe group on Yahoo has a file on this conversion.
Jeff Greenblatt
Jeff Greenblatt
egpace
Hot Rolled
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- Aug 5, 2004
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- Westwood, NJ
Wow! I didn't know South Bend made a convertable! 
torker
Cast Iron
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- Dec 3, 2003
- Location
- British Columbia
Thanks for the replies you all! Now to find the parts....looks like an Ebay thing!
Russ
Russ
aametalmaster
Diamond
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- Jan 11, 2005
- Location
- Salem, Ohio
I saw a 9" QCGB on ebay somewhere today, buy it now for 225 bucks...Bob
