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For a 90 year old lathe, she still is tight and works great. I did a lot of modernizing ... 2hp, 3-phase with VFD & control panel, (very) compact rear

For a 90 year old lathe, she still is tight and works great. I did a lot of modernizing ... 2hp, 3-phase with VFD & control panel, (very) compact rear

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Here's the business end showing my custom made SS control panel with Allen Bradley components, spindle bearing oilers and QC gear box. You can see how

Here's the business end showing my custom made SS control panel with Allen Bradley components, spindle bearing oilers and QC gear box. You can see how

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My '29 Southbend 11x60 Series O lathe as I bought it

My '29 Southbend 11x60 Series O lathe as I bought it

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Disassembled and ready for a make-over

Disassembled and ready for a make-over

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Here's my 60" bed as the starting place ready to go.

Here's my 60" bed as the starting place ready to go.

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Here's the 60" bed with legs and the chip pan I made. Made the 6" risers and the adjustable feet for it too.

Here's the 60" bed with legs and the chip pan I made. Made the 6" risers and the adjustable feet for it too.

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I'm 6' 2" and found the lathe on it's original legs was 8" too low for me, so I built these 6" bed riser blocks. The other 2" of lift came from leveli

I'm 6' 2" and found the lathe on it's original legs was 8" too low for me, so I built these 6" bed riser blocks. The other 2" of lift came from leveli

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I make these leveling feet for most of my machinery. They add 2" of height to the machine. You can't see the bottom, but it's a hockey puck. I use hea

I make these leveling feet for most of my machinery. They add 2" of height to the machine. You can't see the bottom, but it's a hockey puck. I use hea

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Here's the carriage in pieces nearly ready to begin re-assembly

Here's the carriage in pieces nearly ready to begin re-assembly

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Apron & Saddle

Apron & Saddle

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Every detail has been covered. Here's the rear of the apron you don't see ...

Every detail has been covered. Here's the rear of the apron you don't see ...

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Here's the QC gearbox getting ready to install

Here's the QC gearbox getting ready to install

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End view with belt guard off

End view with belt guard off

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Rear view of counter-shaft and motor mount frame made from 3/8" plate and mounted on pillow block bearings

Rear view of counter-shaft and motor mount frame made from 3/8" plate and mounted on pillow block bearings

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Here's a view of the rear counter shaft assembly with the belt guard off. You can see this is very close fitting which allows the lathe to stand only

Here's a view of the rear counter shaft assembly with the belt guard off. You can see this is very close fitting which allows the lathe to stand only

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Rear view of counter-shaft, motor and control panel frames

Rear view of counter-shaft, motor and control panel frames

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Here's the front side of the counter shaft and motor mount assy showing the serpentine belt tension mechanism I made up. Note the large pulley guard i

Here's the front side of the counter shaft and motor mount assy showing the serpentine belt tension mechanism I made up. Note the large pulley guard i

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End view with belt guard on

End view with belt guard on

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Here's the support I built for my control panel

Here's the support I built for my control panel

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