Definitely an old lineshaft machine that's been converted. My Seneca is the same way. There are a ton of them out there still making chips.
I know little too. But ancient southbend wouldn't surprise me.
https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/south-bend-9-junior-lathe-347473/
I'm no expert on this kind of thing but it looks to be from days of when belts powered it.
That should look good when you get it cleaned up and painted nice.
the 12" is a HEAVY SOB
That should look good when you get it cleaned up and painted nice.
JK
Any advice on what to look for in a used lathe for motorcycle work?
Well, any work, for that matter. Something for working on hot rods too?...
What to watch out for, what to avoid (junk)? Do they "wear" out?
...Is this too many questions?
Any advice on what to look for in a used lathe for motorcycle work?
Well, any work, for that matter. Something for working on hot rods too?...
What to watch out for, what to avoid (junk)? Do they "wear" out?
...Is this too many questions?
Any advice on what to look for in a used lathe for motorcycle work?
Well, any work, for that matter. Something for working on hot rods too?...
What to watch out for, what to avoid (junk)? Do they "wear" out?
...Is this too many questions?
Very true in many fields of work!Hi again Tebo,
the machine tool is only half of the equation.
How are your lathe operating skills?
A skilled operator can do good work on an unsuitable/worn out machine.
A newbie don't have the ability to do that and so needs better gear.
the machine tool is only half of the equation.
Then I'm gonna need a zillion dollar machine, Fred, 'cause I'd be a total newb with a metal lathe. While I understand some of the concepts, I have zero experience with one. I do have some skilled friends though, and I'd be leaning on them heavily...A newbie don't have the ability to do that and so needs better gear.
Then I'm gonna need a zillion dollar machine, Fred, 'cause I'd be a total newb with a metal lathe. While I understand some of the concepts, I have zero experience with one. I do have some skilled friends though, and I'd be leaning on them heavily...