scottmi
Aluminum
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2006
- Location
- Port Huron
I have a milling attachment for a south bend lathe probably a 16". 300.00 plus actual shipping or local pickup near port huron mi.
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I'm not sure about the slot. I can't see where it would have a use on my 1941 lathe.
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You probably want to get a measurement of the circle dovetail on the bottom. And lift your compound rest up off rest base to take a measure too to ensure its the same.
If the same, the two wedges that lock rest using allen wrenches should basically hold position. But the slot is most likely for a bolt that you would drill and tap into rest base. Probably two holes to allow turning this attachment 90 degrees. It would provide greater rigidity.
On the last 16" I did, I couldn't figure out why someone had two tapped holes in the rest base. Looking back, maybe for this, or something like it. Check out the rest base in one of the pics in post #35:
Getting Another South Bend 16x6 Operational
If you didn't want to drill yours, you can find an extra fairly regular. Though slipping it in and out with a taper attachment. . . not quite as simple as with an engine lathe. Or keep an un-drilled one for future selling prospects. . . :
South Bend 16" Lathe Compound Rest Base Cross Slide Casting | eBay
A bit off topic, I caught a thread well after the fact you were looking at and bid fairly high on a Bridgeport Series 1 I believe. A lower cost option you might consider for your unique shipping situation, A Bridgeport J head. Can be had much less than a series 1. A damn near perfect match to a SB lathe imo. Simple, easy, and cheap and easy to get parts. Spindle is step pulley belt driven, like a drill press. Could probably be paid and shipped to you for half what you bid on that Series 1. Just a thought anyway. I have a J head, if you want some thoughts on it let me know.
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