post some close up pictures of the bed ways near the headstock..... My 3' bed machine is almost flawless, but the 3.5' bed is worn down a lot but it still works for what I do and holds tolerances...
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Atlas 12" vs South Bend Heavy 10
- Thread starter Maverick302
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post some close up pictures of the bed ways near the headstock..... My 3' bed machine is almost flawless, but the 3.5' bed is worn down a lot but it still works for what I do and holds tolerances...
I have a 4 ft worn pretty good here . If I could find a nice bed I wouldn't be concerned about the length . I just don't want to spend my time and $ restoring the lathe without a nice bed . I'll most likely sell it as is or part the old girl out and keep someone elses old iron going . 