Help with dating this old thing.

[Randryracer]

Acquired an old SB lathe. This site says my pic is too large, not sure how to add them. I will keep trying. The only numbers I can find are on the end of the bed between the v and flat, they are 37402 N. On the front name plate it has a 13. Any help greatly appreciated. Also, I know operating condition means a lot, but what would be the price range to sell something like this.

 

[Randryracer]

Here are some pics

 

[sonex128]

It is older than mine.

 

[texasgeartrain]

I'd place it in the 1927-1928 range, based on this list:

http://www.wswells.com/sn/sn_db.html

If you get serial card or other info, add it to the list here:

Serial Numbers Wanted

I’m new owner of a SB 11. S/N 73719 UMD delivered to Houston Tx 1/29/1937. Hopefully can find enough parts to bring it back to life.

www.practicalmachinist.com

 

[kitno455]

Looks like a short bed 13" lathe, made in 1927 or so. Value varies widely and depends on condition, included tooling, and location.

allan

 

[michiganbuck]

QT: Help with dating this old thing.​

Tell her she is pretty and try to agree with some of the things she says.

A vacuum salesman appeared at the door of an old lady's cottage and, without allowing the woman to speak, rushed into the living room and threw a large bag of dirt all over her clean carpet. He said, "If this new vacuum doesn't pick up every bit of dirt then I'll eat all the dirt."

The woman, who by this time was losing her patience, said, "Sir, if I had enough money to buy that thing, I would have paid my electricity bill before they cut it off. Now, what would you prefer, a spoon or a knife and fork?"

 

[johnoder]

Series O, discontinued late thirties. These were all single wall apron.
Great little pub that goes with it in case you need it

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1617/5795.pdf

 

[Bob Leistner]

The edge of the motor mount looks like it may be a Silent Drive model as well..

 

[jim rozen]

Is there any theory about the replacement compound slide?

 

[Randryracer]

Acquired an old SB lathe. This site says my pic is too large, not sure how to add them. I will keep trying. The only numbers I can find are on the end of the bed between the v and flat, they are 37402 N. On the front name plate it has a 13. Any help greatly appreciated. Also, I know operating condition means a lot, but what would be the price range to sell something like this.

Acquired an old SB lathe. This site says my pic is too large, not sure how to add them. I will keep trying. The only numbers I can find are on the end of the bed between the v and flat, they are 37402 N. On the front name plate it has a 13. Any help greatly appreciated. Also, I know operating condition means a lot, but what would be the price range to sell something like this.

Is there any theory about the replacement compound slide?

 

[Randryracer]

No, I have very little info and tooling. What I do know is the gentleman that last had it built motorcycle race motors, I was told he put the new 8” 3 jaw on to set up cranks. I have a 5”, 6.5” 3 jaw, and a steady rest. I have what appears to be the original motor that came on it. It’s 3 phase, still runs and is not on it though. There is a 220 v motor on it. Everything seems to work and feed. I believe the original gear cover is gone, the one on it appears hand made. It has tray and cast legs.
I would love to sell this thing. I can help deliver within 100 miles. I am in northwest Illinois.