I’ve been ignoring this pinion seal leak for about 3 years now. I guess I should fix it. LOL! I made a short video of the fix – check the link in my bio.
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South Bend Lathe Restoration – Start to Finish
I took clips from the videos that I recorded while restoring this 13″ South Bend Lathe built in 1941 and strung them together to show an example of the whole process. I had a lot of fun doing this restoration. There were some frustrating moments, but it feels good to have to “done.” Of course, for me, it’ll never really be done. There is more I could do to improve the lathe, such as having the ways ground and then scraping the saddle, but those things will have to wait. On to other projects!
Full videos:
Part 1 – Unloading https://youtu.be/yy-pogxmvws
Part 2 – Tailstock https://youtu.be/iw6OCAe_AEU
Part 3 – Three Jaw Chuck https://youtu.be/PzQa8ohTpFk
Part 4 – Thread Chasing Dial https://youtu.be/7gDcYqL_b_o
Part 5 – Compound Disassembly https://youtu.be/Qj_ulUO5c44
Part 6 – Cross Slide Disassembly https://youtu.be/pB4AeCUQwfk
Part 7 – Gear Train Disassembly https://youtu.be/HbZFitKRB40
Part 8 – Gear Box Disassembly https://youtu.be/Zqp8GGB4LUg
Part 9 – Apron Disassembly https://youtu.be/CyhednhJy0Y
Part 10 – Headstock Disassembly https://youtu.be/ly2VoyIfQr8
Part 11 – Bed, Legs, Motor and Chip Pan Disassembly https://youtu.be/MEXbe5jQBU0
Part 12 – Motor and Bed Assembly https://youtu.be/dmVBvkL6qT4
Part 13 – Saddle, Cross Slide and Compound Assembly https://youtu.be/HhUEEd_-g9M
Part 14 – Gear Box Assembly https://youtu.be/IAxK-WCSrOw
Part 15 – Headstock Assembly https://youtu.be/UREdBLno4ac
Part 16 – Apron Assembly https://youtu.be/leW-H07fvSQ
Part 17 – Motor Wiring https://youtu.be/1wNQQliJviI
Part 18 – Primary Gear Train https://youtu.be/7PwuKs95lsY
I took some random clips of the restoration process for this South Bend Lathe.
I took some random clips of the restoration process for this, a 1941 South Bend 13″ lathe. It was in pretty rough shape when I got it, but I took it apart, piece by piece, cleaned it, replaced what was worn or broken when possible, and put it back together. It runs great!
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Ice cream run.
Quick Change Tool Holder Storage
I used Fusion 360 and my 3D printer to make a bunch of these little wedges that my quick change tool holders can set in, keeping them organized on a shelf above the lathe.
I used confusion 360 and my 3D printer to make some holders for my holders.
I used confusion 360 and my 3D printer to make some holders for my holders. 🙂 I needed a way to securely store the tool holders for the quick change tool post I have on my lathe. These worked out nicely.
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I have for sale a back gear assembly for a 13” South Bend lathe.
I have for sale a back gear assembly for a 13” South Bend lathe. I bought this thinking I might need it for my restoration. I didn’t and don’t see the need to have a spare. Very clean with very minimal cosmetic blemishes. Selling for what I paid for it. $75 plus shipping. Send me a DM if you’re interested.
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Repairs to the Gear Train of my 13″ South Bend Lathe – Part 2/2
The primary gear train on my 1941 South Bend lathe makes a lot of noise. I was hoping that replacing the spindle gear would have helped, but the results were disappointing. It may even be worse than before. I decided my next step would be to replace the sliding gear and its shaft. It is obvious the shaft is bad (I had no idea just how bad!) and the teeth on a couple of the gears have worn to a point. In this video, I take apart the gear bracket and replace some parts. Did it make a difference?
My previous attempt at improving the noise coming from the primary gear train was disappointing.
My previous attempt at improving the noise coming from the primary gear train was disappointing. I received a replacement for the sliding gear as well as some other parts, so I am on to the next try. Hoping this is not as discouraging as the first attempt.