Just finished restoring my Southbend 9A.
I still need to get a chuck for holding briar. Any opinions on Oneway vs Trent Rudat's or waiting to see what Todd Johnson produces.
Here are some photos:
http://photobucket.com/nolopics
New 1955 Southbend 9A lathe
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That thing is sweeeet lookin' - nice work. Where'd you find the data plates?
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The nameplates were bought from a guy who posts on the practicalmachinist southbend forum, jkull.
Really nice guy too.
Really nice guy too.
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Working on a lathe like this must add one more level of fun to pipemaking! Love it!
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http://public.jwh.fastmail.fm/images/Bison1.jpgnolo wrote:Just finished restoring my Southbend 9A.
I still need to get a chuck for holding briar. Any opinions on Oneway vs Trent Rudat's or waiting to see what Todd Johnson produces.
Here are some photos:
http://photobucket.com/nolopics
You didn't mention this one in your choices. Made by Mark Yingling. I haven't seen what Todd will produce, but in my opinion this chuck is the benchmark.
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Thanks. That is a really nice chuck. I'll have to look into it.