Tumbler Felts?

WJ Birmingham · Apr 12, 2017

Anyone know what the felt material is and where to get it? See red arrows in photo.

I got lucky and snagged this tumbler from Ebay for $40 shipped. It was only missing a nut and needed some cleaning. I may wind up having it electroless nickle plated.

Also bored my plate on the mill... 1-1/16" was perfect.

kitno455 · Apr 12, 2017

Standard white wool industrial felt. No synthetic stuff. McMaster carries it.

allan

comstockfriend · Apr 12, 2017

Or if you're going to get around to the whole lathe someday, you can get the complete kit...

Rebuild Kit for 9” South Bend Lathe Model A - New ! | eBay

John

WJ Birmingham · Apr 12, 2017

I inquired with that Ebay seller as to if I could buy the tumbler felts, and he's going to send me some, no charge. So, I asked for his PayPal address so I could throw him a few bucks.

thomasutley · Apr 12, 2017

WJ Birmingham said:
I inquired with that Ebay seller as to if I could buy the tumbler felts, and he's going to send me some, no charge. So, I asked for his PayPal address so I could throw him a few bucks.

Steve Brooks, the seller, is super helpful and a great resource for those of us afflicted with South Bend disease.

WJ Birmingham · Apr 12, 2017

At some point, I'll have to do a full refelting of the lathe and will buy his kit... The felts are hard as rocks.

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