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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I recently purchased a South Bend lathe. The lathe has a plate stamping on the side of the gear box that shows Riverside Machinery Depot (looks like the original purchaser of this lathe based on information I found). I have been having trouble finding any information on 25-YB South Bend lathes (even just a picture of one). I want to make sure if I am missing any of equipment (stands, chip pan, etc.), that i will try to find it or at least set it up as close to its original design. The guy I purchased it from seemed to "mickey mouse" set up with the machine attached to a pallet with wood screws in order for a quick turn around. I do give him credit to where the lathe runs, but in no way do I want to leave in this condition. If any one knows information about 25-YB or can lead me in a direction to find more information, it would be much appreciated. Also this is the first lathe I am restoring, so if any one has suggestions on key things I should pay attention to or anything else, please feel free to give advice.
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