Long time member here. Recently purchased a 79' Southbend Heavy 10. Been looking for about 6 months, was being picky on what I wanted. Had to have the D1-4 and hardened ways. Not my first Southbend, had a 13" when i first started my small gun building business. Sold (now regretting it) the 13 and went to an import about 7 years ago. Always wanted to get another Southbend just never really found anything in Southern AZ worth a look. This little Heavy 10 is a 1979, has the long bed, D1-4 spindle, hardened ways, JFK collet closer and also came with a steady. I purchased the Dorian toolpost set and the taper attachment afterwards. Bed has about 2 thou wear in a 6" area in front of the chuck, both nuts were well worn but got some replacements off of Ebay. Overall the wear really wasn't that bad. I decided to take the plunge and give it a complete overhaul. No machine work or scraping, just a teardown and inspection. All bearings and bushings in gearbox were replaced (the most worn piece of the whole lathe). During the process I enjoyed reading all the threads on lathe rebuilds, figured I share mine with the group.
The first set of pics is how I received it. The seller purchased the lathe with intentions to rebuild it. He got it taken apart somewhat and started on the cabinet. For whatever reason he never really got into it. It came to my shop in lots of parts and pieces.
The first set of pics is how I received it. The seller purchased the lathe with intentions to rebuild it. He got it taken apart somewhat and started on the cabinet. For whatever reason he never really got into it. It came to my shop in lots of parts and pieces.
