Sugarkryptonite
Plastic
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2021
Hi guys,
I'm a beginner to the machining world. Grew up watching my dad working on his SB13, mills, welders, etc. My dad had this lathe sitting around as a spare for his SB13 in the corner of our shop. I asked one day if I could restore it and he said sure. This will be a slow process, and definitely not a full restoration as some of the other people on here have done, maybe more of a "functional" restoration.
Started by doing some vacuuming and quick degreasing of some parts, as well as removing the old motor and installing a new old stock Baldor:
Removed the old GE DC motor
New Baldor motor with pulley adapter mounted and ready to go
Mounted in the lathe:
And first quick test cut with the machine after sitting for many many many years:
And finally here's a video of the first time it spun in years:
I'm a beginner to the machining world. Grew up watching my dad working on his SB13, mills, welders, etc. My dad had this lathe sitting around as a spare for his SB13 in the corner of our shop. I asked one day if I could restore it and he said sure. This will be a slow process, and definitely not a full restoration as some of the other people on here have done, maybe more of a "functional" restoration.
Started by doing some vacuuming and quick degreasing of some parts, as well as removing the old motor and installing a new old stock Baldor:
Removed the old GE DC motor
New Baldor motor with pulley adapter mounted and ready to go
Mounted in the lathe:
And first quick test cut with the machine after sitting for many many many years:
And finally here's a video of the first time it spun in years: