Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and new to machining. I picked up a 9" South Bend Lathe, with the year 1936 stamped into the bed. It appears to be in good shape. I am excited to start working with this machine but I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate any help the experts on this forum can provide.
1) There appears to be some sort of fibrous washer on the nose end of the spindle. The washer turns with the spindle (first picture). What is this for? Is it original to the lathe? I do not see it in the parts breakdown I found online.
2) On the back end of the spindle there are two holes in the bearing with felts sticking out (second picture). Why are they here and not also in the front bearing?
3) Speaking of felts, are there any in the bearings of this type of headstock with the oil ports on top?
Thanks,
Joe
I am new to the forum and new to machining. I picked up a 9" South Bend Lathe, with the year 1936 stamped into the bed. It appears to be in good shape. I am excited to start working with this machine but I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate any help the experts on this forum can provide.
1) There appears to be some sort of fibrous washer on the nose end of the spindle. The washer turns with the spindle (first picture). What is this for? Is it original to the lathe? I do not see it in the parts breakdown I found online.
2) On the back end of the spindle there are two holes in the bearing with felts sticking out (second picture). Why are they here and not also in the front bearing?
3) Speaking of felts, are there any in the bearings of this type of headstock with the oil ports on top?
Thanks,
Joe