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  1. packrat2

    SB 13 carriage handwheel

    Check McMaster-Carr, they may have what you need..
  2. packrat2

    Help with 1937 south bend lathe overhead drive v belt removal

    It looks like some kind of homemade overhead setup, you better wait for the parts book so you don't mess anything up on the spindle.
  3. packrat2

    SouthBend Lathe CL187A Need Info Please

    I hate to see a lathe tipped over, it does lots of damage, best to read up how to move a lathe first.
  4. packrat2

    Re-Tapping all threads on a SBL 9B.

    a air hose is your friend....
  5. packrat2

    Mounting a 9A motor below the lathe

    That post about the Wade lathe was interesting and looks like a nice lathe....
  6. packrat2

    10L Heavy Quandry

    No need to know a name, just ask and someone will try and help you...
  7. packrat2

    South Bend 9c vs 13?

    That top mound drive is very top heavy, so if you get it, be very careful when moving ..
  8. packrat2

    Amateur hour! Looking for some guidance

    Get the little book by South Bend How to run a lathe, it will show the threading chart, the SBL13 is a nice lathe..
  9. packrat2

    Southbend for Sale Houston

    Yes, that is a nice looking lathe...
  10. packrat2

    South Bend Drill Press replacement Chuck

    Good little helpers, I see on the wall one of the South Bend blueprints, I was able to get a few of those at a sale years ago I need to put one up like you did...
  11. packrat2

    Back Gear

    You may be able to repair the teeth or have them done, I have seen lots of youtube videos showing how to do it...
  12. packrat2

    944 A 9" lathe purchase

    Quote "it does not come with any manual, so that would be great to get as well!" The manual for that lathe is "How to run a lathe" printed by South Bend many years ago, hard copy's can be found, also down loaded on the net or reprints, your son should get a copy, it started me on a path of...
  13. packrat2

    944 A 9" lathe purchase

    I would also think that $2,000 is too much for the lathe, as the seller is a family member.?? The 9 inch SBL do not usually go for that much, maybe a heavy 10 inch SBL would with some tooling...
  14. packrat2

    My 10L up and running

    G-ManBart, Very good photos, I would like to make one also, thanks.
  15. packrat2

    Heavy 10 rescued from the melt shop furnace

    Quote "Somebody destroyed the ID tags and serial number Etc." Do you think it was stolen and someone destroyed the South Bend ID tags thinking it would help.???
  16. packrat2

    South Bend questions

    That looks like a good set of carbide tools, but better used with a quick change tool post, not a old school lantern tool holder...
  17. packrat2

    Refurbished 1947 9A for sale in Portland, OR

    Good for you, looks like a very nice lathe.......
  18. packrat2

    South Bend questions

    sent you a PM about lathe tools....
  19. packrat2

    South Bend questions

    Quote "Is it possible to find a boring bar set up for the lantern style tool post? " Yes there is, I well look and see if I have one laying a round here, will let you know.....
  20. packrat2

    South Bend questions

    If your employer will not help with upgrading the tooling on the lathe maybe you will need to buy some yourself.?? Lots of photos and help here with data plate and gear train set up...Will employer sell you the lathe.???
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