Hi thanks in advance for any help. My father in his later years got big into metal work. After he passed we sold off most of his items. I however kept his big metal lathe as he had torn it down and restored it back to being fully functional. After a decade of keeping it in my shed I've come to the realization that metal work has no interest to me(woodworker instead) and I would rather see it be used and appreciated by someone then taking up space and collecting dust.
That being said, unlike woodworking tools, I have no idea what I have or what the value is, or even how to use it. All I know is that its a South Bend lathe, I believe my dad said it was from the 1920', for some reason 1926 sticks in my head but I could be way off. My understanding also is that the only thing he replaced on it with modern equipment is the power cord and and what looks like the power switch. I took basic photos of what I have, I have no idea where the serial number would be located on it. But if anyone has any input in regards to what it is and what the approximate value would be I'd appreciate it. I am able to get other photos but figured I'd wait and see what you guys felt were needed for additional photos and where things might be located on it for identification/valuation. I also have a large assortment of mounting plates and jigs for it that I'm not sure if they are original or aftermarket.
That being said, unlike woodworking tools, I have no idea what I have or what the value is, or even how to use it. All I know is that its a South Bend lathe, I believe my dad said it was from the 1920', for some reason 1926 sticks in my head but I could be way off. My understanding also is that the only thing he replaced on it with modern equipment is the power cord and and what looks like the power switch. I took basic photos of what I have, I have no idea where the serial number would be located on it. But if anyone has any input in regards to what it is and what the approximate value would be I'd appreciate it. I am able to get other photos but figured I'd wait and see what you guys felt were needed for additional photos and where things might be located on it for identification/valuation. I also have a large assortment of mounting plates and jigs for it that I'm not sure if they are original or aftermarket.