Thread: Need manual for 17" Turnado

I tried this a few years ago but thought it might be worth another shot. Here is the story:

A couple of years ago I bought a South Bend Turnado lathe which has been in storage ever since. I have tried and tried to find out information on this machine but not even South Bend (now "Grizzly") seems to know anything about it. Mine is 17"X40" and for some reason it has no feed power. One of the gear selection knobs is stuck and pushed-in so I expect someone backed a forklift or something heavy into it and mashed the gearbox. But otherwise it is in great shape including a nice adjustable 3-jaw chuck. So of course I would like to get it running again.

I just found these pics on the web. And although these are for a 20" machine it looks nearly identical to mine. Please go here to see what it looks like:
Turnado Lathe pictures by leadscrew - Photobucket

So, if anyone has a lead on information for this machine PLEASE let me know! I especially would like to find a parts list and diagrams for it. Anything more would be pure gravy.

Thanks a bunch,
Randy

I think i have the catalog sheets for that 17 inch Turnado and maybe a parts list....I am looking for it right now
packrat2

Packrat2,

If you could find that information that would be fantastic man! Keep looking and I will keep my fingers crossed.

Randy

Send an email to latheman2@aol.com Ted was a manager or something at South Bend, and is probably the best place to seek help. Your feed box is not the same as on my Turn Nado, so I can't help.

sent you a e-mail about what I have.....

Sorry packrat2, close, but the manual you show is for a machine with a different feed box. Dang.
Many thanks for your effort.

Randy

packrat2 Could you send me the email of the 17" turnado info you have? E-mail to jjbyler@ymail.com I need the cast iron block where the crossfeed control lever mounts to for a 17" southbend turnado

I have the complete parts list for that lathe if you still need one. Dave

Originally Posted by 47nomad

I have the complete parts list for that lathe if you still need one. Dave

Any chance I could get a copy of that parts list 47nomad?
How bout you Mr. Packrat? could I possibly get your info?
I run a machine trades program and inherited 3 of these in various states of disrepair and could use all the help I could get putting these back into full service for our students. I can PM you my email...

Thanks guys for anything you would be willing to share!

I sold the copy of the parts list I had......

Originally Posted by 47nomad

I have the complete parts list for that lathe if you still need one. Dave

Is it possible I could get a copy of the parts list. I have the manual for the Southbend 17" Turnado that is available on ebay, but that is mostly brochure and slightly manual. I don't think it has a great parts list in it. More like issue of which oil to use, etc.

If you have questions about a 17" Southbend Turnado I'll be glad to tell you what I know. I've had the head apart on mine to fix a stuck pump and have seen the insides if that helps.

Mark