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mtdave

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Oct 19, 2017
Can somone tell me what the original tool post wrench, for the lantern tool post used on the 13" South Bend, is marked? I believe the square would be 1/2", but not sure about the open end. Is there a number forged into or stamped on the wrench?

Thank you!
 
Williams - Made In USA
585
1/2

Not sure if it's the one that shipped with the machine, but it's the one I found in the cupboard next to it during rescue. No open end - square "box" end only.
 
I assumed a wrench similar to South Bend #253 was provided. It looks like the 9 & 10" lathe used these type and I wonder if there is a 1/2" size.

Thanks for the replies about the #585 wrench, this helpful.
 
I wanted to follow-up after coming across a 13" with some original tooling. The wrench that has both 1/2" box and open ends is #555. See the photo below. I suspect this is what was included originally with the lathe.
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