How's it going everyone,
I just recently picked up this South Bend Project the other day,
New to lathes but love vintage tools and machinery so thought I would take a crack at rebuilding or just getting it back in service.
I work on old motorcycles so getting a lathe has always been part of my check list and figured this would get me through the door.
from all the photos i have looked through i havent come across a machine with such a long rear swing and have been trying to figure out a plan for building a work table for it. Any information, suggestions, advice or photo reference would be greatly appreciated!
also plan to continually update this thread as I work on getting the machine back together, hope its somewhat enjoyable for you South Bend enthusiasts.
Thanks for reading.
I just recently picked up this South Bend Project the other day,
New to lathes but love vintage tools and machinery so thought I would take a crack at rebuilding or just getting it back in service.
I work on old motorcycles so getting a lathe has always been part of my check list and figured this would get me through the door.
from all the photos i have looked through i havent come across a machine with such a long rear swing and have been trying to figure out a plan for building a work table for it. Any information, suggestions, advice or photo reference would be greatly appreciated!
also plan to continually update this thread as I work on getting the machine back together, hope its somewhat enjoyable for you South Bend enthusiasts.
Thanks for reading.