new toy

[mick70Participant @mick70]

just bought myself a southbend 9" model c lathe.

bought from model engine club i belong to just got to get it out container its in then up to my house.

can't wait.

[mick70Participant @mick70]

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

Enjoy

Dan Calkin used SB lathes

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Although the SB and Boxford are 99% the same note that the spindle nose on the SB is UNC angle while the Boxford is Whitworth, so the backplates don't swap. Most of the other parts you might want should be ok.

The star wheel on the front of the apron is the friction clutch for the feed (not screwcutting). It doesn't have a quick release but provided the apron oil reservoir isn't empty it should slip enough to allow you to hold the carriage back with the handwheel as your tool crashes into the shoulder you are cutting up to.
The screw in the middle of the star wheel is reverse thread so often broken off.

[mick70Participant @mick70]

cheers for that all info/ advice welcomed.

will get to have good look when i get it here.

old guy it used to belong to developed dementia from what i understand and didn't feel safe keeping it.

only paid 200 with stand.

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