Hello All,
I have recently picked up a South Bend 9C 36". I have already rebuilt much of the machine, dialed it in and even managed to add a new motor and VFD. I am loving it!
After watching countless you tube videos one thing I noticed about other lathes is that the cross slide or apron on many models has a nice flat area to mount a mag base to, however on a South Bend there is no such spot. You can temp mount the mag base on the bed but this quickly becomes a pain.
So I am curious what others have done? Please respond with photos.
I feel like I am having a blonde moment, but I am sure there is a clever idea lurking out there.
Many thanks
Jim
I have recently picked up a South Bend 9C 36". I have already rebuilt much of the machine, dialed it in and even managed to add a new motor and VFD. I am loving it!
After watching countless you tube videos one thing I noticed about other lathes is that the cross slide or apron on many models has a nice flat area to mount a mag base to, however on a South Bend there is no such spot. You can temp mount the mag base on the bed but this quickly becomes a pain.
So I am curious what others have done? Please respond with photos.
I feel like I am having a blonde moment, but I am sure there is a clever idea lurking out there.
Many thanks
Jim