Rodm1
Aluminum
- Joined
- Nov 27, 2015
- Location
- Amish Country, U.S.A.
Thought I'd create this thread to help those with a need for a functional thread dial and are sickened by the pricing on originals on ebay and the like. The new SB 10k lathe offered by Grizzly has replacement parts available on Grizzly's website. The thread dial assembly is confirmed to work like South Bend's original, vintage counterparts. There are two modifications that need made and are extremely easy to perform. #1 - My assembly did not include the M8 - 1.25 nut needed to secure the gear to thread dial pin. #2- The attachment pin that fits into the apron mounting hole is slightly large. Good thing this is for a lathe! I simply loosened the set screw holding it to the dial body and turned it down to fit. You may also need a 5/16" course set screw to secure it in the lathe apron. This threading dial also has a total of 16 graduations ( 8 red full and 8 black half)that surpasses the capability of the original.
I hope this helps someone save some cash as these are $50 on Grizzly's website vs. the $180-$200 that originals are going for on ebay right now.
I hope this helps someone save some cash as these are $50 on Grizzly's website vs. the $180-$200 that originals are going for on ebay right now.