South bend 13

[kevin largeParticipant @kevinlarge76611]

Thinking about getting a southbend 13 I have a model a boxford at present and wondered if the 13 would be any better?

[kevin largeParticipant @kevinlarge76611]

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

I had a South Bend "Heavy Ten" for 45 or more years, I think the Boxfords are a very near copy. Not sure about the 13 as I have not seen one but would guess more of the same maybe beefed up a bit. Let us know when you go to see it and maybe post a picture. My South Bend was a capable lathe I just outgrew it and being 1942 vintage was well worn.

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Kevin

Perhaps a look at Tony Griffith's site especially this pdf on rebuilding a South Bend 13 will help you : **LINK**

Edited By Robbo on 18/02/2017 21:30:03

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

Good link there Robbo, as I guessed a beefed up version of my heavy ten. A good lathe for someone with the time to rebuild to a decent standard.

[RobboParticipant @robbo]

Chris

" being 1942 vintage was well worn."

Also being of 1942 vintage I know the feeling!

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