16x72 Southbend Lathe Restoration

IMG_0767.jpg progress so far I got a new 3 phase motor ... and everything underneath is done.. Head stock next
 
Looking nice! Is that Rustoleum "Smoke Gray"?

I've always wanted a 13" or 16" SBL but never got one. Now I have too many lathes!
 
4gsr said:
Looking nice! Is that Rustoleum "Smoke Gray"?

I've always wanted a 13" or 16" SBL but never got one. Now I have too many lathes!
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Yes Rustoleum smoke gray.. after sand blasting and seeing how rough the castings really are I opted to just brush it on and save the over spray mess.
 
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It's looking great! And you have the oils ready to go....you'll be turning in no time.
-brino
 
IMG_1047.JPG getting close need to do the tail stock ,VFD,belt.. Does anyone know where I can get a full set of data plates
 
Looks great. I'd like to get new plates for mine too but I've only seen them for the smaller south bend lathes. Maybe you can have someone silkscreen print them on thin metal plates.
 
Perfect thread cause I am going to look at a 16" next week. Besides the usual stuff anything to look over real closely?
 
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