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...
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...
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...
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.???
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.....
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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