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- May 4, 2013
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Well I finally have it! My own 1941 South Bend Heavy 10 lathe! Its filthy, hasn't been used in 10+ years, and is a little worse for the wear, but its mine!:thumbsup:
I am planning on doing a partial restoration, even if that just means take it apart and clean it. Which is an absolute must, due to the conditions that it was stored in. I found it in LA, it was stored in a garage, that was PACKED full of stuff. As you can see by the photos, it has 10-15 years of grime, and dried out grease and oil caked all over it.
So over the next couple of months, i'll be working on a rebuild/restoration, just not sure that how far that I want to go with it. Full restoration, or just clean it up to make it work? I plan on keeping it as a working lathe, so im leaning towards just cleaning it up, changing the wicks, etc. But it could use a coat of paint too. Here are the photos!
In the trailer, ready to hit the road!
Touchdown in its New home!
Single lever QC gearbox
Taper Attachment!!!
Serial number.
Steady rest, 4 jaw, and accessories.
More pictures will follow, as I get it disassembled and cleaned!
-Cody
I am planning on doing a partial restoration, even if that just means take it apart and clean it. Which is an absolute must, due to the conditions that it was stored in. I found it in LA, it was stored in a garage, that was PACKED full of stuff. As you can see by the photos, it has 10-15 years of grime, and dried out grease and oil caked all over it.
So over the next couple of months, i'll be working on a rebuild/restoration, just not sure that how far that I want to go with it. Full restoration, or just clean it up to make it work? I plan on keeping it as a working lathe, so im leaning towards just cleaning it up, changing the wicks, etc. But it could use a coat of paint too. Here are the photos!
In the trailer, ready to hit the road!
Touchdown in its New home!
Single lever QC gearbox
Taper Attachment!!!
Serial number.
Steady rest, 4 jaw, and accessories.
More pictures will follow, as I get it disassembled and cleaned!
-Cody