south bend lathe

I should have started this thread a little while ago, but better late than never. I bought a 13" South Bend made in 1960 a year or so ago. The plan has always been to do a proper rebuild of the machine, including grinding the bed ways and scraping in the saddle, cross slide, compound, etc. and...

Hey all, I have seen this question many times on the net, and also on this forum. I have reviewed several from here, including these: https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/problem-with-wiring-of-1946-lathe-and-drum-switch.97645/...

Hey all, I'm in the middle of a lathe restoration. I am documenting this via You Tube videos. Here are the first 3 episodes. More to follow. Part 1 -- Getting in over my head... Part 2 -- Moving mishaps ... Part 3 -- Fun with lead paint... I'd love feedback. Thanks Kevin

I have what is I believe an unusual South Bend lathe. 15” swing (it measures 7 1/2” from center of spindle to top of ways) 8’ bed, gap bed with bridge installed. Model 37-e (model 137 with gap bed?) Serial number 22481, so made in 1921-22. The lathe is using a geared 4 speed electric motor from...

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...

How to run a lathe, for beginners, by South Bend Lathe Works

I'm making this thread to educate any single person that is willing to read, or just look at some pictures and post a comment or ask a question. i promise to keep this thread open until completion. this thread is for you, the Interested... thanks for viewing. I recently acquired on trade a...