South Bend Picture Gallery

[carrdo]

Look at the length and heft of the saddle on the 1307 (post # 306). Can anyone tell me the history behind this model? I heard that it was South Bend's answer to the Monarch but I could be wrong.

 

[ggandy]

South Bend 12349

just some before and after photos of our baby. South Bend 1917 13" 60" bed converted overhead belt drive.
Thanks to Uncle Russ for all the help and encouragement.

 

[Ken-Bergen]

It looks very nice but please move that control switch.
You shouldn't have to reach over or near any running parts to get to it.

 

[Anasazi]

That's what I'm talking about! Unbelievable! good for you Sir!

 

[MDphotographer]

Here are some pics of my first South Bend as well as my first personal lathe. 10K w/54" bed and 6k collets

 

[FireMarshal71]

Good Afternoon All- My name is Joe and I am a retired navy engineer who always had an interest in fabrication and metal work. My last 6 years in the navy was spent as a machine shop manager (default of seniority not by trade) so my machine trade knowledge is limited. As a hobby, I build and restore minibikes and 3/4 scale motorcycles so this addition to my shop is a welcome. I found this lathe in the industrial park down the road and picked it up for what I believe was a fair price. I spent the past 4 weeks disassembling it, cleaning, painting, and putting back together. I still have more to do on it before I can put it into service but wanted to post the before and after photos (please excuse if they don't post correctly). This is a 1952 Model A serial #34587NKR9.

before:


after (current progress):

 

[kacce]

Heidenhain on my sb9

I mounted Heidenhain on my sb9

 

[moxie]

my south bend 10K

 

[Tim Aldrich]

1940s 9" Model A. Didn't bother painting it but every single part got a thorough bath in the solvent tank at work. Photo is just after I got it standing on its own legs again. Chip pan is a panel from the furnace I had replaced last year.

 

[comstockfriend]

My 13 Inch, s/n 6715TKX13, CLC145B, 6-25-1958, formerly teaching engineering students at Cal Poly Pomona. Mine since July this year.



John

 

[illbeda]

1941 South Bend 13 x 6 foot bed.
Under Restoration.

 

[MARVINGARDENS]

There are so many nice machines posted in this thread, it is all a tough act to follow.

I'm Bob and live in Central California. This area doesn't seem to be a "equipment rich" environment and I don't seem to find any bargains.

I recently, with much input from folks on the forum, bought my first piece of metalworking equipment.

Here she is, a South Bend Heavy 10 with a D1-3 Spindle. The lathe has a four foot bed, taper attachment, and marked "U.S. PROPERTY." The serial number is 4704RKX12.

The photo shows the lathe as I found it in a Craigslist ad. I've got it in the garage but got the flu soon after and haven't started the cleaning process yet.

Regards.

Bob

 

[fortyfour]

South Bend 10L with Taper Attachment

My recent acquisition: South Bend Heavy 10. Catalog No. 8187AN. Bed was reground at some point in her history, so the serial number is all but gone unfortunately. I can make out 12 _ 14 _ however. Added a few upgrades since this photo (quick change wedge style tool post and some indexable tooling). I needed a working lathe and not necessarily a project. (I have plenty of those!) Machine is tight for her age which I'm guessing is between 1940 and 1944. Need to make a set of leveling feet as my floor has some cracks in it, and rearrange where my TIG Welder is located, but it's workable for now. Always wanted a South Bend Heavy 10. Thanks for all who have shared their SB's previously.

 

[sunworksco]

It's a beauty!

 

[Mnatco]

Brand new to this group and to metal lathes as well.
Just purchased a South Bend from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Was priced at $200.00 but it was 20% off everything day so I got it for $160.00.
Had a friend who's a machinist look it over as best he could and he says that everything he can have access to seems to be in good working order.
I'll post here the only pic I have at the moment in hopes that anyone may be able to offer some insight into what I may have gotten myself into.
The rating plate is the only thing I could see in its present position with any info. The motor is 220/440 3 phase 1 hp and I'll need to get a phase converter. So thoughts on that too.
I'm a woodturner and woodworker so this is somewhat new to me. And I guess the only reason I bought it is because I love beautiful machines.

 

[paulsomlo]

Was priced at $200.00 but it was 20% off everything day so I got it for $160.00.

That much, eh? Don't bother with a phase converter, get a VFD: Compact Micro AC Drive<BR>1/4 to 3hp, Single or 3 phase <BR>TECO EV/JNEV Series | Search All AC Drives | Marshall Wolf Automation, Inc.

Paul

 

[Nightshift]

Brand new to this group and to metal lathes as well.
Just purchased a South Bend from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Was priced at $200.00 but it was 20% off everything day so I got it for $160.00.
Had a friend who's a machinist look it over as best he could and he says that everything he can have access to seems to be in good working order.
I'll post here the only pic I have at the moment in hopes that anyone may be able to offer some insight into what I may have gotten myself into.
The rating plate is the only thing I could see in its present position with any info. The motor is 220/440 3 phase 1 hp and I'll need to get a phase converter. So thoughts on that too.
I'm a woodturner and woodworker so this is somewhat new to me. And I guess the only reason I bought it is because I love beautiful machines.
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You are over-complicating this talking about phase converters and VFDs. 1 hp motors are a dime a dozen. I would not spend $150-300 on a VFD when you can just throw that 3-phase one in the trash and buy a good used 1 HP single phase motor for $50. Just be sure to get the same speed (1,725 or 3,450) as the one you have. Bill

 

[kitno455]

You are over-complicating this talking about phase converters and VFDs. 1 hp motors are a dime a dozen. I would not spend $150-300 on a VFD when you can just throw that 3-phase one in the trash and buy a good used 1 HP single phase motor for $50. Just be sure to get the same speed (1,725 or 3,450) as the one you have. Bill

You've obviously never used a lathe with a VFD

 

[Nightshift]

You've obviously never used a lathe with a VFD

Well my friend, you'd be totally wrong! I have a totally refurbed 1929 Southbend 11x60 to which I have a 2hp 3-phase motor controlled by a VFD. It is WAAAAYYYY overkill for a belt-driven step-pulley style of lathe, but I wanted to make it modern at the time with things like forward, reverse, e-stop, speed pot, etc. I also have a Monarch 10EE powered by a 5hp DC drive ... even better than 3-phase/VFD!

But for this woodworking gentleman with his first metal lathe, he just needs to spend $50 on a nice 1 hp single phase motor, bolt it one and he's in business.

 

[traditional-tools]

But for this woodworking gentleman with his first metal lathe, he just needs to spend $50 on a nice 1 hp single phase motor, bolt it one and he's in business.

1HP single phase motors are obviously cheaper up in your neck of the woods. You don't find any around my area for $50, unless they are in need of bearings or such. I like the idea of using a VFD on South Bends also, it's much better than having to mess with the belts.

Personally I'd rather have a 3-phase motor any day of the week, and those I can find for $50 for a 3-phase one.