OMG does this bring back some memories. A couple of years ago, I purchased an identical lathe off Craigslist. It became a labor of love. I was 77 years old at the time, and I am US Army retired 20 years of service and then 15 more years in law enforcement until an accident retired me out. So, completely retired with lots of time to do what I want. I restored 11 Fender and Les Paul guitars, and turned hundreds of pens on my wood turning lathe. This SB lathe was the biggest challenge at the time, but it all turned out great. The Grim Reaper kept knocking at my door and after several medical issues, I am back at it. Lucky for me I had taken out a warranty on my life, then enrolled in a extended warranty, but I think I may have used up most of that. My wife does not find that the least bit amusing, but she supports me at every project and made me promise to be around for 20 more years. This lathe has turned into a money pit, like the boat I bought years ago. I remember taking my lathe apart and putting each and every small part in zip lock bags and marking them. That sure helped when putting it back together. I painted my lathe gray, and used the paint code provided by The Basement shop guy. I have seen a whole rainbow of colors out there, so each to his own. I have upgraded to the QCTP "quick change tool post" plus just about every gadget advertised by those guys on UA-cam . Ebay loves to see me log on. It's fun watching you take your lathe apart, clean it spotless and paint it prior to reassemble. Looking forward to the rest of this great project. You sure a lot more patient than me. No more coffee for me when working on a project. My dog knows when to go back into the house when I have been drinking coffee. :-) . Anyway enough of me, best of luck with your lathe, looks great so far. Ken...Marina, CA
Thanks Raymond; Its a lot of fun making them and I hope to be filming the next one this weekend. That well be putting the apron back together. I wish you the best of luck with yours. Thank you for subscribing.
Hi Nicholas: On ebay there is a guy by the name of "stevewb" check out his ebay store he has a book for your lathe. Good luck with the project and I hope to see some videos from you soon doing the rebuild. Jamie
It was because of you that I got my SB lathe apart, cleaned, painted and all back together. No one else has done better videos.
Thank you, thats very kind of you to say.
OMG does this bring back some memories. A couple of years ago, I purchased an identical lathe off Craigslist. It became a labor of love. I was 77 years old at the time, and I am US Army retired 20 years of service and then 15 more years in law enforcement until an accident retired me out. So, completely retired with lots of time to do what I want. I restored 11 Fender and Les Paul guitars, and turned hundreds of pens on my wood turning lathe. This SB lathe was the biggest challenge at the time, but it all turned out great. The Grim Reaper kept knocking at my door and after several medical issues, I am back at it. Lucky for me I had taken out a warranty on my life, then enrolled in a extended warranty, but I think I may have used up most of that. My wife does not find that the least bit amusing, but she supports me at every project and made me promise to be around for 20 more years. This lathe has turned into a money pit, like the boat I bought years ago. I remember taking my lathe apart and putting each and every small part in zip lock bags and marking them. That sure helped when putting it back together. I painted my lathe gray, and used the paint code provided by The Basement shop guy. I have seen a whole rainbow of colors out there, so each to his own. I have upgraded to the QCTP "quick change tool post" plus just about every gadget advertised by those guys on UA-cam . Ebay loves to see me log on. It's fun watching you take your lathe apart, clean it spotless and paint it prior to reassemble. Looking forward to the rest of this great project. You sure a lot more patient than me. No more coffee for me when working on a project. My dog knows when to go back into the house when I have been drinking coffee. :-) . Anyway enough of me, best of luck with your lathe, looks great so far. Ken...Marina, CA
great videos thanks for sharing i have a 9A southbend lathe that was my dad's that I'm trying to get up and running your videos are a help
Thanks Raymond; Its a lot of fun making them and I hope to be filming the next one this weekend. That well be putting the apron back together. I wish you the best of luck with yours. Thank you for subscribing.
Nice work
I was told never ever use grease on a spindle as it can slow down the flow of oil
Wow .... now THAT'S blue.
You got hat in by tapping it in with a rubberized dead blow hammer! Lol admit it!
Hey, I just got a South Bend 13 that I'd like to tear down and clean up. You mentioned a book? What book explains these processes?
Hi Nicholas: On ebay there is a guy by the name of "stevewb" check out his ebay store he has a book for your lathe. Good luck with the project and I hope to see some videos from you soon doing the rebuild.
Jamie