I had to take it apart to lift it up there but I got it! Very happy! Apparently this was an ongoing project until recently. All new felts, paint has zero scratches, everything is tight and smooth. I bought it from a part time machine dealer who got it because he sold the a guy a bigger south bend. He saw this one, asked about it, gave the guy a motor (it needed a new one)so he could do tests cuts and run through the lathe to see if he wanted it.
Then I came along and got it. I know nothing about lathes so I wanted to go through a machine dealer. He took a few days taking it apart and looked over everything.
I'm concerned this motor is a bit much for this little 9 inch. I took a picture of the plate. If I need a new one that's fine, I will sell or trade this one if I need to.
Then I came along and got it. I know nothing about lathes so I wanted to go through a machine dealer. He took a few days taking it apart and looked over everything.
I'm concerned this motor is a bit much for this little 9 inch. I took a picture of the plate. If I need a new one that's fine, I will sell or trade this one if I need to.