What model is my South Bend Lathe?
The serial number is stamped on the tailstock end of the bed between the flat- and v-ways. It is used to determine the size and type of lathe, plus any special features or attachments.
What oil goes in a South Bend Lathe?
16 ounces of: South Bend Lathe “C” type oil, which is Lube-V Premium Oil ISO 68 (compare to Mobil DTE 26 Heavy/Medium), which will be used to lubricate “everything else”.
Where are South Bend lathes made?
South Bend Lathe continues to manufacture the legendary 10K and Heavy 10 lathes as well as a broad range of sizes of other lathes that cover all size users up to the heavy industrial machine shops. It is currently located in Bellingham, Washington. Information from the website listed below.
What oil goes in a lathe gearbox?
What is the recommended viscosity for lathe oil? The preferred standard for most machinists is ISO 68 hydraulic, non-detergent gear oil.
Who owns South Bend tools?
Shiraz Balolia
In 2009, the brand was sold to Shiraz Balolia, founder of the machinery firms Grizzly Industrial Inc. and Woodstock International Inc. Under LeBlond, South Bend Lathe produced precision machine tools, although it was not the giant of market share that it was during the 1920s through 1950s.
When was the South Bend Lathe works incorporated?
Operated first as a partnership and incorporated in 1914, the South Bend Lathe Works remained a closely held corpora tion until 1936 when its stock was first listed on the Chicago Stock Exchange, now the Midw:est Stock Exchange of Chicago.
Where is South Bend Lathe in Bellingham WA?
South Bend Lathe Co. P.O. Box 2027 Bellingham, WA 98227 Phone: (360) 734-1540 Fax: (360) 676-1075 (International) Fax: (360) 734-1639 (USA Only) Email: [email protected] Updates For your convenience, any updates to this manual will be available to download free of charge through our website at:
What kind of steel is used in a South Bend Lathe?
The spindle bearings are the best quality phosphor bronze. The lathe beds are of a special grade of hard, close-grained iron having unusual tensile strength and wearing qualities. The lead screws on South Bend Lathes are made of a special grade of steel that has proved to be most satisfactory for this purpose.
What makes the South Bend under belt unique?
The patented South Bend Underneath Belt· Motor Drive is unique and exclusive. This fully enclosed drive is unusually compact, silent in operation, powerful, and economical. Al though several attempts have been made to imitate it, in our opinion no competitive drive has approached it in excellence of design or quality of construction.