The New South Bend 10K

[rwm]

Mine feeds the same way. The cross feed works well in the C position but then I can't run the spindle fast enough. Is there any work around? Is it really dangerous to run it in C at 500-700 RPM?
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[wrmiller]

FYI, I can't see the images in post #108.

 

[Steve Shannon]

FYI, I can't see the images in post #108.

I can't either. Nor can I see the ones in 109.


[emoji1010] Steve Shannon, USA [emoji1010]

 

[rwm]

I think I have fixed the images. Let me know if not.
Robert

 

[martik777]

You can run the spindle at any speed in any gear position. Of course, there will be more gear wear at higher RPM, just be sure everything is well oiled. Mine is well used, 70+ years old and the gears are still fine.

 

[martik777]

How did you attach the hand wheel to the spindle?

 

[rwm]

How did you attach the hand wheel to the spindle?

I made an expanding mandrel. It's a piece of tubing with a slit about 2" long. There is a tapered brass plug that spreads the end. It grips very tightly and I use it a lot for tapping. Quick and easy to take on and off.


Rolled the ring on my cheap Harbor Freight ring roller. Its 1/2" SS

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[Steve Shannon]

I still can't see 108/109 images, but 117's show up great. Nice job on that ring!


[emoji1010] Steve Shannon, USA [emoji1010]

 

[rwm]

Something is wrong with this particular website. If I can't see an image I get a small red X. If I then edit the post but copy the exact same image location, I can now see the image. Weird. Not sure how to fix that one.
R

 

[wrmiller]

I see everything now. Love what you're doing with the lathe.