a clumsy design indeed. thanks this does help some. i was thinking of potentially making a dropout in a table top to compensate for the longer rear drive, but still brainstorming that idea some.
I appreciate the response!
my issue is the rear drive i have is about 3 times as long as the table top mounted one (5th photo). so im hoping to get some reference photos or potentially some help finding a thread of a similar set up.
Yea from what i was told from the guy i got it from, he said it was on legs originally, but he didnt have them. i ordered some feet to table mount it for starters.
and yea no qcgb. i guess i dont fully understand the significance of one as far as operational, thought it was meant for...
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I just recently picked up this South Bend Project the other day,
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