Hi Gentlemen!
I was given an original South Bend Rotary Table (RTB101)in new condition but for the life of me I cannot figure out exactly how it functions. Some parts I get and some baffle me. Maybe you can help explain?
I can see how it mounts to a mill - that's pretty obvious. It has, however, no provision for vertical mounting which is unlike other rotary tables I have seen.
One handle turns the table and the lever locks the rotation - pretty easy. T slots on the top for clamping work. Also pretty easy.
What is the hole on the top and bottom - right in the center of the unit for? I can see using the top to index on to get it dead center, but does the the other side of that hole (on the base) have a purpose? Was there an indexing plate attachment that came with this or sold separately? Was it ever intended to be mounted on a South Bend lathe?
I tried to find an old instruction manual online this morning but after an hour of google I came up empty. I am hoping someone here has familiarity with this and can shed some light for me : )
Thanks!!!
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I was given an original South Bend Rotary Table (RTB101)in new condition but for the life of me I cannot figure out exactly how it functions. Some parts I get and some baffle me. Maybe you can help explain?
I can see how it mounts to a mill - that's pretty obvious. It has, however, no provision for vertical mounting which is unlike other rotary tables I have seen.
One handle turns the table and the lever locks the rotation - pretty easy. T slots on the top for clamping work. Also pretty easy.
What is the hole on the top and bottom - right in the center of the unit for? I can see using the top to index on to get it dead center, but does the the other side of that hole (on the base) have a purpose? Was there an indexing plate attachment that came with this or sold separately? Was it ever intended to be mounted on a South Bend lathe?
I tried to find an old instruction manual online this morning but after an hour of google I came up empty. I am hoping someone here has familiarity with this and can shed some light for me : )
Thanks!!!
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