South Bend Model 9C
South Bend Model 9C
I'm just curious to know if there's anyone within driving distance of Pittsburgh who would be interested in my 9 inch South Bend. It's a Model C, short bed, in good shape. It turns out, it *is* possible to have too many lathes. : ) It will need a switch, and, if you want it to turn faster than 700 rpm, some experimentation with a motor pulley or a faster motor. Could probably use a new belt, too. My plan was to put a VFD and a 3-phase motor on it -- 700 rpm is certainly as faster as or faster than my little old Atlas ran, and I used it for stems for several years, but for woodwork I like 1000-1200 rpm. A 1200 rpm, 2-speed drive pulley setup was an option on the Model C, standard equipment on the Model A. I've got $350 in it, and would like that out of it. I haven't taken pictures, will do if there's any need.
Jack.. can I get a few pictures, sir? Either post 'em up or send them along to my email account: keynin74@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Thanks!
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A few words of explanation. The drive pictured on the floor is what came with the late. The drive behind the lathe is a 10L drive that permits a higher speed but which won't work (as I found out) due to geometry. A new belt would not go amiss -- I have one of the rubberized nylon belts that I can throw in. This is a lathe that I stumbled across five miles from home. A guy was selling it, wanted $350, and for the price I just couldn't say no. I built a nice bench for it (the top is an old piece of bowling alley), messed around with drives a bit trying to get a higher top speed, and ran out of steam. The stock 700 rpm is usable for lots of things and, I've set it up and run it as it is. Even with the leather belt and slow speed it's a useful machine if you don't already have a lathe. To get used along with my main lathes it would take some optimization, though, and I don't have the time.
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http://public.jwh.fastmail.fm/images/SBdrive.jpg
A few words of explanation. The drive pictured on the floor is what came with the late. The drive behind the lathe is a 10L drive that permits a higher speed but which won't work (as I found out) due to geometry. A new belt would not go amiss -- I have one of the rubberized nylon belts that I can throw in. This is a lathe that I stumbled across five miles from home. A guy was selling it, wanted $350, and for the price I just couldn't say no. I built a nice bench for it (the top is an old piece of bowling alley), messed around with drives a bit trying to get a higher top speed, and ran out of steam. The stock 700 rpm is usable for lots of things and, I've set it up and run it as it is. Even with the leather belt and slow speed it's a useful machine if you don't already have a lathe. To get used along with my main lathes it would take some optimization, though, and I don't have the time.