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A guide to renovating the south bend lathe 9" abc & 10K
Rebuild Manual For South Bend Lathe 9" Model A,B,C & Model 10k
Combination kits are also available that include this manual + the rebuild parts referenced . Please see our other item listings if your are interested in the combination kit since these will save you a few bucks.
If you are contemplating doing a "Spring Cleaning" on that old South Bend sitting in your garage, this manual is what you will need to get the job done. " A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C and Model 10k " This brand new expanded and revised guide is 116 pages, soft cover, and is fully illustrated with almost 250 B&W photographs plus step-by-step instructions. For close-up views of sample pages from the book, see the additional photos included above. Click on the "enlarge" button to see more clearly. As you will notice, this is not a fuzzy Xerox reprint of an older existing manual. This newly published book was produced over the last two years specifically with the South Bend Lathe enthusiasts in mind and it addresses the most commonly asked questions and methods for how to renovate a used tool. Even though South Bend ceased production of these fine quality these lathes years ago, there are still thousands of servicable lathes out there sitting in home shops, small businesses, schools and machinery dealers. This book takes the guess work out of what to do if you find one and decide to purchase. The details include the sequence for disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and adjusting the critical components of the 10k and the 9" Model A, B, and C horizontal drive lathes. Additional infomation is included for evaluating and purchasing a used SBL if you are not lucky enough to already own one and we have added a section on refinishing industrial machinery. The typeface of the manual is two points larger than normal for those of us who prefer to work at the bench without reading glasses. The instructions are very straight forward and no prior machinery rennovation experience is required. The manual also includes a list of resources for vintage SBL owners as well as parts references, tool requirements, lubrication guides and material specifications. If you have a Southbend lathe, don't miss your chance to pick up a complete guide for a very reasonable price. PLEASE NOTE: This manual does not cover the 10L or "Heavy Ten" South Bend Lathe since they are two distinctly different designs. The South Bend 10L manual is expected out this summer so stay tuned.
* Introduction and overview of the different South Bend 9" and 10k lathe models and features.
* Tips on evaluating and purchasing a used South Bend Lathe.
* Machine Prep and Sequence of Operations
* Disassembly & assembly of the Gear Train and Gear Box where applicable.
* Disassembly & assembly of the Apron, Saddle & Compound.
* Disassembly & assembly of the 9" A,B,C Headstock
* Disassembly & assembly of the 10k Headstock
* Disassembly & assembly of the Horizontal Drive Unit
* Proper adjustment of the main spindle bearings
* Adjustment procedures for the low speed back gear
* Backlash adjustment procedures for the feed screws.
* Hints and Tips for stripping and refinishing your lathe.
* Lists of materials and sources available for lathe refurbishing.
* Parts sources, books and on line information resources.
* Parts diagrams and reference numbers.
