New toy!

[can machine]

I finally got my Grandfather's lathe. It's a 1939 13" Southbend. It needs a little cleaning up since it has not been used much in the ten years since he passed away. I also need to run some power too it.

[grandam455]

 8)I have not used a lathe since the 70's cool gift from your grandfather,my 6 yearold grandaughter when she gets her licence will get a 84 fiero

[dguy]

Very cool...  how much fun was it to move? 

[can machine]

It was easy to move with lots of help. My Uncle ended up bringing it up from Belleville for me and a guy down the street unloaded it for me with his Bobcat.  It weighs 1600 pounds. 

[aaron88]

Nice mid size gear head lath!  It can use some TLC, but looks like you should be able to get .005 in accuracy out of it.  And you can turn rotors on it too.

Nice catch.


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[can machine]

Yes it's a mid sized swing wise, but it's the longest bed made that year at 7 feet which is nice. As for accuracy that usually depends more on the operator. 

[aaron88]

As for accuracy that usually depends more on the operator. 

And the runners and guides, as well as the chuck head play.

7 feet is sweet but I've never needed that long.  I wonder if its for driveshafts?

[can machine]

And the runners and guides, as well as the chuck head play.

7 feet is sweet but I've never needed that long.  I wonder if its for driveshafts?

If by runners and guides you mean the gibbs and ways and  they can be adjusted as long as there is not too much wear in one spot on the ways. The play in the  spindle main bearings can also be adjusted out. The bed is seven feet but I think the max you can turn is 56" between centers. Probably more than I'll ever need but it's good to have!