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Hi guys,
I'm a beginner to the machining world. Grew up watching my dad working on his SB13, mills, welders, etc. My dad had this lathe sitting around as a spare for his SB13 in the corner of our shop. I asked one day if I could restore it and he said sure. This will be a slow process, and definitely not a full restoration as some of the other people on here have done, maybe more of a "functional" restoration.
Started by doing some vacuuming and quick degreasing of some parts, as well as removing the old motor and installing a new old stock Baldor:
Removed the old GE DC motor
New Baldor motor with pulley adapter mounted and ready to go
Mounted in the lathe:
And first quick test cut with the machine after sitting for many many many years:
And finally here's a video of the first time it spun in years:
Pulled the tail stock off the machine. Tried to also loosen the 4 bolts that hold the apron on, and wow...couldn't get them off. I'm guessing someone lock tited them in there. Might have to try some heat...Anyone have any tricks for that? I tried an impact screw driver but no luck...
Also picked up a new VFD, an amazing deal locally. Brand new old stock from 2010. Still in the original box with the manual and original sales receipt.
I'm a beginner to the machining world. Grew up watching my dad working on his SB13, mills, welders, etc. My dad had this lathe sitting around as a spare for his SB13 in the corner of our shop. I asked one day if I could restore it and he said sure. This will be a slow process, and definitely not a full restoration as some of the other people on here have done, maybe more of a "functional" restoration.
Started by doing some vacuuming and quick degreasing of some parts, as well as removing the old motor and installing a new old stock Baldor:
Removed the old GE DC motor
New Baldor motor with pulley adapter mounted and ready to go
Mounted in the lathe:
And first quick test cut with the machine after sitting for many many many years:
And finally here's a video of the first time it spun in years:
Pulled the tail stock off the machine. Tried to also loosen the 4 bolts that hold the apron on, and wow...couldn't get them off. I'm guessing someone lock tited them in there. Might have to try some heat...Anyone have any tricks for that? I tried an impact screw driver but no luck...
Also picked up a new VFD, an amazing deal locally. Brand new old stock from 2010. Still in the original box with the manual and original sales receipt.
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