10l Spindle Dead Center

[dlane]

Hi all , just wondering if anyone knows where I might find a dead center for my 10l spindle?. I have a face plate comming but am going to need a center for it. Can't remember ever seeing one.

 

[Vladymere]

To run a dead center in your spindle you will need an adapter to go from the proprietary South Bend internal taper to a Morse taper. These can be found at Miller machine and Fabrication http://millermachineandfabrication.com/9.htm.

Vlad

 

[Andre]

South Bend 10" lathes have a #2 Morse Taper spindle when the adapter is used. Downloaded a PDF of their catalog online.

 

[Vladymere]

The factory adapter was to a Morse #2. You can buy adapters from Miller Machine and Fabrication in various sizes. I think I purchased a number 3 Morse adapter for my 10L.

Vlad

 

[aametalmaster]

A #4 MT dead center will work but the stick out is way too long. The adaptor Vladymere posted is the proper way...Bob

 

[dlane]

So did SB make OE spindle centers , or adapters

 

[aametalmaster]

Yes SB made the adaptors. http://www.wswells.com/data/parts/parts_17-S/album/slides/scan0004.html #205 and #260 on this parts sheet...Bob