Sebastian 15" Geared Head Lathe Manual

[Mr. Kubota]

Looking for a parts / operation manual for a 1950s Sebastian 15" lathe. This is my first lathe and I want to make sure I'm setting it up correctly.

Thanks

 

[Shotgun]

Welcome to the world of Sebastian. There is a Facebook group for Sebastians where I uploaded a bunch of documentation. BTW, pictures or it doesn't exist.

 

[Martin W]

Sebastian Lathe Co. - Publication Reprints - 15" Geared Head Precision Lathe | VintageMachinery.org

Like this one?
Martin

 

[Mr. Kubota]

Welcome to the world of Sebastian. There is a Facebook group for Sebastians where I uploaded a bunch of documentation. BTW, pictures or it doesn't exist.

Her she is, in all of her dust covered glory.

 

[CJ5Dave]

https://maritime.org/doc/pdf/sub-lathe.pdf

Does yours have an H after serial number(right end of front of ways)?

 

[CJ5Dave]

I have a parts manual from DC Morrison (last maker of Sebastian) but they have no parts and the manual has no parts numbers.

 

[Shotgun]

That is one of the Gold Seal. Sheldon's redesign after they bought the company.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Her she is, in all of her dust covered glory.

It’s not horrible…

 

[RandyM]

She's BEAUTIFUL! You are really gonna like the variable speed drive.

By the way, WELCOME to the forum.

 

[Shotgun]

Yeah, I'd say that the dust may be a good sign. It was sitting there, instead of being abused and getting worn out. I towel soaked in low-odor Tiki torch fuel will make short order of that dust, and she looks like she barely has a ding on her.
You did good for a first lathe. Can we ask how much she set you back?
I have a feeling that I'm going to be looking for the "You Suck" emoji.