santal8
Plastic
- Joined
- Jun 17, 2008
- Location
- Terre Haute, In.
As a new member to this forum, I would like to tap into the vast experience of others by asking about lathe bed re-grinding. I will be undertaking my next lathe restoration project soon. It is a 13" South Bend with a 5 foot flame hardened bed manufactured in 1971. Although the condition of the machine is what I will call very good, there is water or moisture related damage on the bed near the headstock, specifically some pitting from rust. I am considering having the bed ground. It appears to me that .005-.010 of material removed would result in a very clean bed. I am asking for recommendations for reliable companies in the midwest that do such work. Also, I am not well informed as to the cost of such work. Any ideas what kind of money this involves? I am in Terre Haute, Indiana Thanks in advance for any advice! Mark