Possible Heavy 10 Purchase Feedback

Hozzie said:
ok, so I have asked about a few different lathes over the last few weeks and appreciate everyone feedback. I almost went ahead and ordered a new PM1236 (or maybe even a PM1340gt) today. They are 3-4 weeks out so in my usual non-comittal way, I am still looking.

I am headed to visit my brother so I figured I would see what is available around him and I ran across this heavy 10. I am new to Lathes, but it appears to be in good shape at first glance compared to others I have seen. I would of course check it out and run it, but I am wondering about opinions from those who know these machines well. It only has a 24" bed, but I think that is actually ok for me. I am really only looking to chamber and thread some of my own rimfire barrels and make some small items like a bore guide. I would do that through the headstock. I don't ever plan to profile a barrel.

It has a 3 jaw, 4 jaw, and 5c collet chuck.

He is asking $1950 for the lathe. I would have to either rent a truck and bring it back or pay to have it shipped. Not sure if it is worth it or not. I am from Nashville and you don't see these for sale around here very often. I would appreciate any feedback from those of you that know way more about these than me. The price seems good, but I may be missing something. Or, should I just go ahead and order a PM? Thanks!

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Hello, I'm new to this forum and already am amazed by the wealth of information here. I'm hoping one of you could help me to identify
the following Southbend lathe type by this model number: CL0370RD
Thanks very much.
 
Hello there Turbinechopper:
Welcome to THM.
The lathe you are asking about is a UMD 10K, threaded spindle, 4-1/2 foot bed.
The serial # will give you an idea of the year of manufacture.

http://www.southbendlathe.com/products/catalog-numbers/explanation
http://www.southbendlathe.com/products/catalog-numbers/10-inch-lathes

You can download the Catalog for that machine here:
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/resources/
Feel free to start a thread of your own.
Many guys here will miss your questions otherwise.
lk
 
You will not be sorry , your getting an American Made precision piece of equipment. It has more on it then most of the China LATHES. Bet it will outlast you if you take care of it. All it will need is cleaning and oiling daily. A little care removing and mounting chucks . Get yourself a gallon of way oil and light machine oil for the bearings . I bet it will take a few years to use those up. YUPP you bought a good lathe , be safe and make chips. Good luck have fun.
 
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