Southbend Lathe

Guides and Manuals

How to Run a Lathe - an old handbook with everything you need to know

Southbend -folder on the member google drive full of related documents

[ How to swap chucks]

[ Changing the speeds]

[ Align the tailstock]

[ Using the powerfeed and gearbox]

[ Using the threading dial]

General Tips and Safety

• Do not reach over the headstock when turning on the lathe
• Make sure work is secured before turning on the lathe
• Ensure work and headstock will not collide with any part of the machine. Spin the headstock with the power off by hand to check this.
• Use sharp tools! Dull tools

Stock materials

Important factors (machinability, hardness, material and cutter, maximum sizes)

Cold-rolled steel

Hot-rolled steel

Cast

Beginner Projects

Hammer

Whistle

Candlestick

Spinning Top

Machinist Jack

Tool bits and accessories

Where to buy

• AlexNLD - Toolholding - Inserts, tool holders, and more.
• MSC Direct - Tool Holding
• McMaster Carr - Everything, but also inserts and tool holders
• Ebay - Good ol' ebay, its got everything
• Amazon - Amazon also has everything

Helpful Videos

• Southbend Lathe Training Video
• Taper Attachment assembly
• Disassembly and explanation of the saddle, half-nut, and power feed
• Grinding HSS tools
• Using dial indicators
• Using calipers and micrometers
• Mini machinist mallet - video of a mallet lathe project (warning: sick metal music playing the whole time)

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