Light 10 - What do you think?

[brassmagnet]

Considering this Light 10 - What do you think?

as some of you already know, I'm new here, and looking to get into a SB lathe. I am seriously considering this one, but it has a couple of issues I'd like advice on. Take a look at the pics and let me know what you think? Looks like a Light 10 (xxxKKR) with minimal tooling included (Description: 9" x 34" Rated Capacity, 9-15/16" Swing Over Ways, 6-1/4" Swing Over Cross Slide, 34" Maximum Distance Between Centers, 27/32" (.84) Hole Thru Spindle, 6-Spindle Speeds, Will Cut 48-Standard Pitch Threads, 5/8" Maximum Collet Capacity, 5" 4-Jaw Chuck, 4" 3-Jaw Chuck, Tailstock, 6K Collet Draw Bar Closer, (10) Assorted 6K Collets, Cabinet Base, Single Phase Motor and Controls), but it has my interest at $1050.00 ish to my door, if my offer is accepted. Thanks - I appreciate any input.

 

[Redirish]

South Bend light 10

Don't let it get away! I am new here too, but not new to machining. I have a 9X36 model A of 1946 vintage that has given me many years of enjoyment. As to the issues you pointed out, they don't amount to much. The dings can be lightly stoned with a very fine stone, if needed. That is a very nice looking machine, and at a very good price. I installed a 1/2 hp Baldor DC motor and controller on mine, making it variable speed, built a taper attachment, cut a 70 tooth gear to use in place of the 56 tooth gear on the quick change which lets me cut 15 tpi, 27 tpi, 30 tpi, and many others. Also made a set of metric transposing gears, but I talk too much I guess. Good luck, have fun.

 

[packrat2]

lathe

the spot under the chuck looks like a big ding or a rust spot can't see it very good.
any better photos..? have you seen the lathe or just photos.

 

[promacjoe]

cut a 70 tooth gear to use in place of the 56 tooth gear on the quick change which lets me cut 15 tpi, 27 tpi, 30 tpi, and many others.

Note: Knowing how to Cut a gear Is great, but you could've done the same thing with a 42 toothed gear.
position C,2, = 27 TPI.
position B,3 = 15 TPI.
position B,4 = 30 TPI.


Just a little Tip, Position C,8 On the gear chart equals the screwed gear.
All other calculations are easy to do from there.

Hope this helps someone.

promacjoe

 

[bradjacob]

the spot under the chuck looks like a big ding or a rust spot can't see it very good.
any better photos..? have you seen the lathe or just photos.

This appears to be a VOID in the casting or where they (South Bend) removed some material to fit the headstock. I believe my bed is like that as well.

The ding is OK. Just make sure to knock down (with a stone) any high spots. That shouldn't effect the movement of the saddle.

 

[brassmagnet]

I've just seen pictures so far. I should know by tomorrow if I'm supposed to get this lathe - it looks good enough that I'm not too concerned, and the price is right if I pull it off.

I zoomed in on the area beneath the headstock and it looks like no material is gone - probably just a stain or rust spot cleaned up. Way condition is of some concern, but I guess starting out you just gotta live with some stuff. Thanks for the advice and input.

 

[Redirish]

I am well aware that a 42 tooth gear will do the same thing. I simply made the 70 because that I already had a blank of that size.

 

[aametalmaster]

Buy it !!!!!!...Bob

 

[brassmagnet]

Well, this one didn't didn't pan out for me - the search continues!

 

[kitno455]

I looked at craigslist in wisconsin. You've got lots of other choices. Don't let some other good lathe pass you by just because of the name.

allan

 

[brassmagnet]

I looked at craigslist in wisconsin. You've got lots of other choices. Don't let some other good lathe pass you by just because of the name.

allan

Yeah - I've looked at some of them, but my heart was set on a SB. As it turns out, I committed on one earlier this evening - 187RN Heavy 10. Should pick it up by weeks end. Here's a pic. Looks like a pretty nice deal, with lots of tooling....3 & 4 jaw chucks, faceplate, 3 sets of dogs, some clamps, live center and reg. center, drill chuck, QX tool post,3 carbide bits, knurler, S-rest, telescoping C-rest, and the ways look like new! Wired 110, and a nice metal cabinet/stand with chip tray. I'm happy with the deal - under $2K delivered.

My search is finally over

 

[rbent]

I have a SB at work identical to that Heavy 10 you just bought, you should enjoy it.