I picked up a South Bend 13" lathe, 8' bed over the weekend. $1000 on Craigslist.
S/N#: 27790, 1922 vintage.
It appears to be a line shaft driven model. There is a 3HP Lima motor with 4 speed gearbox mounted on a casting over the headstock, belt driving the largest sheave. The motor can slide to interface other sheaves but with the gearbox, back gears and VFD this doesn't appear to be necessary.
In what I would consider to be good shape given its age.
I would appreciate help identifying the catalog number.
A few pictures below. I'm mid-assembly as I'm cleaning and lubricating as I go. Should have the motor mounted tomorrow evening and will add picture of the full assembly.
S/N#: 27790, 1922 vintage.
It appears to be a line shaft driven model. There is a 3HP Lima motor with 4 speed gearbox mounted on a casting over the headstock, belt driving the largest sheave. The motor can slide to interface other sheaves but with the gearbox, back gears and VFD this doesn't appear to be necessary.
In what I would consider to be good shape given its age.
I would appreciate help identifying the catalog number.
A few pictures below. I'm mid-assembly as I'm cleaning and lubricating as I go. Should have the motor mounted tomorrow evening and will add picture of the full assembly.
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