Source for reproduction nameplates

grandtools · Feb 21, 2011

I know it's been talked about here a few times, but I'm looking for the best source for South Bend reproduction nameplates, mainly for the quick change boxes. From those who have already bought them, what are the best sources, and are there any that you were not happy with?

phantom71 · Feb 21, 2011

Member sblatheman has those I believe, drop him a pm.
Cheers,
Mitch

pjf134 · Feb 21, 2011

name plates

Doug,
Forum member does the name plates, his name is jim kull.
Paul

SBLatheman · Feb 21, 2011

I have some N.O.S. index plates for South Bend gearboxes:
16 - 14 1/2" single tumbler
13" single tumbler
10" non-wide range double tumbler

I also have the late model aluminium & black index plates:
10K
10"
13"
14 1/2"-16"

I have many of the other non-gearbox plates available.
Ted
[email protected]

grandtools · Feb 21, 2011

Right now I need the wide range plate for the 10L.... How much do you want for the black one?

jkull · Feb 22, 2011

I have reproduction plates available for nearly all plates found on South Bend lathes. Send email for more information.

Jim

SBLatheman · Feb 22, 2011

grandtools said:
Right now I need the wide range plate for the 10L.... How much do you want for the black one?

$40 plus $3 First Class shipping, or $6 Priority Mail
If you want your catalog # and bed length stamped and the radius formed, add $10
Ted
[email protected]

grandtools · Feb 23, 2011

$40 for the black plate,,,,,,,,ouch, I think I'll just buy the brass red/black one on ebay for $40 as thats what the lathe had originally

tmjewett · Mar 26, 2013

Not sure how to contact Jim Kull. Help!

jkull said:
I have reproduction plates available for nearly all plates found on South Bend lathes. Send email for more information.

Jim

I need to order a plate but don;t quite understand how to contact Jim. Somebody please point me inthe right direction.

Thanks,

Tom

tmjewett · Mar 26, 2013

Jim?

Trying to contact you for a change plate.

Thanks,

Tom

S_W_Bausch · Dec 28, 2013

Zombie thread, yet again.

This ebay search will locate several vendors of reproduction plates, without a bunch of false hits:

south bend lathe (plate, tag, chart, plates) -face -club -back -chuck -dog -wall -backing | eBay

The following vendor usually has several listings; to save on shipping you would most likely request an invoice.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/dt38k/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Not sure if I would order from him, one of his listings says "don't ask if I have plates not listed, I won't respond".

And since my gearbox plate has a "notch" at the top left for an oil hole, and none of his plates do, I guess I will need to go elsewhere.

Ltcpillott · Dec 19, 2017

What is the email or phone number to order a SB Heavy 10 index plate?
Thanks,
Bill

jkull · Dec 19, 2017

I can supply just about any plate you might need for your lathe. Send me an email at: [email protected]

gradyken · Jun 30, 2021

I realize this thread has been quiet for some time, but I just acquired a South Bend Lathe 10L and it is missing two plates. I'm wondering if Jim Kull is still supplying such plates or if anyone knows of a current, alternative source.

Much thanks,

mcload · Jun 30, 2021

Mr. Jim Kull passed away some time ago.

PMc

gradyken · Jul 1, 2021

Sorry to hear that, looks like he had given a lot to the SBL community. Any leads on getting plates (other than obvious - eBay, craigslist) would be appreciated.

4GSR · Jul 1, 2021

Grizzly???

woodchuckNJ · Jul 1, 2021

try Machinery Restoration | Von Industrial, LLC

they make outstanding repros.

click on their gallery to be wowed.

old_dave · Jul 1, 2021

gradyken said:
I realize this thread has been quiet for some time, but I just acquired a South Bend Lathe 10L and it is missing two plates. I'm wondering if Jim Kull is still supplying such plates or if anyone knows of a current, alternative source.

Much thanks,

I got the plate that has the lubrication instructions from here: Products
– Farm Boy Sales

For a 10L maybe filter by both 10" and 10L.

David

1yesca · Jul 2, 2021

woodchuckNJ said:
try Machinery Restoration | Von Industrial, LLC

they make outstanding repros.

click on their gallery to be wowed.

i am sure it will brake your bank but for therm's that are real this place looks like the real deal go to there gallery and cheek it out i really like that small plate on that south bend by the apron feed handle that's got a cool factor to it

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