WTB: South Bend 9 switch pedestal

cb1

Cast Iron

Joined

Jul 16, 2015

• Jan 22, 2022

• #1

I am in need of a drum switch pedestal for my "Workshop" 9.

I don't need a switch or lathe, just he pedestal,

Thanks,

Carl

 

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HappyWyo

Aluminum

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Nov 30, 2019

• Jan 22, 2022

• #2

You would be better off making your own. The original on mine was always catching chips or stringers. I made a swiveling switch holder that I could swing out of the way.

 

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evanthayer

Aluminum

Joined

Jun 13, 2018

• Jan 25, 2022

• #3

This is for the 10L but would likely work?

Genuine South Bend Heavy 10" 10L Lathe Motor Switch Drum Bracket Mount Pole Arm | eBay

cb1 said:

I am in need of a drum switch pedestal for my "Workshop" 9.

I don't need a switch or lathe, just he pedestal,

Thanks,

Carl

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jim rozen

Diamond

Joined

Feb 26, 2004

Location

peekskill, NY

• Jan 25, 2022

• #4

The 10L one shown mounts to a box on the back of the cast iron pedestal housing - and the one he's seeking seems to mount to the side of the rear-mount motor setup?

Jim

 

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lucky7

Titanium

Joined

Sep 6, 2008

Location

Canada

• Jan 25, 2022

• #5

Have you used the pedestal style switch? Might be personal preference but I much prefer the switch on left end of headstock on my little SB9.

L7

 

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CWC(4)

Cast Iron

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Jan 2, 2017

Location

North Central MA

• Jan 25, 2022

• #6

lucky7 said:

Have you used the pedestal style switch? Might be personal preference but I much prefer the switch on left end of headstock on my little SB9.

L7

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+1 on that.
Part of me understands wanting to put the lathe back to where it was new but for convenience (and safety), you're much better off having the switch on the front (either on headstock or clamped to the bed in front of headstock) rather than reach over or above spinning work to shut it down.
CWC(4)

 

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Tony Quiring

Titanium

Joined

Nov 5, 2008

Location

Madera county california usa

• Jan 26, 2022

• #7

Ours is like this.

Handy spot except that you reach over the action.

Since we added VFD and. Converted drumb switch to 3 wire logic control we also added foot switchbar to stop.

Good luck.

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lazz

Stainless

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Feb 12, 2012

Location

The warm desert of Phoenix Arizona

• Jan 30, 2022

• #8

There are switch brackets that bolt to the back gear cover. It isnt exactly the safest place for a switch.
At least it stays clear most of the chips and oil.

 

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evanthayer

Aluminum

Joined

Jun 13, 2018

• Feb 1, 2022

• #9

perhaps something like this:

VINTAGE EARLY SOUTH BEND LATHE SWITCH BRACKET 100-D | eBay

 

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abarnsley

Titanium

Joined

Mar 24, 2005

Location

Palmer, Alaska

• Feb 2, 2022

• #10

I can get you measurements.

Exact thing you are looking for..

And pics.

I have a 1937 9 in Workshop...

Could be made pretty easy, with help from a a good muffler shop to bend pipe.

Some flat bar, and some welding... Would look pretty close.

Not as easy as just finding correct part.

Patience needed sometimes...