Southbend Lathe
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Anatomy
Diagram of Southbend
Diagram of Saddle with labels on levers
Diagram of Cross-slide and compound with labels
Diagram of Headstock with labels and instructions on changing between High and Low speed
Diagram of Tailstock
Running the lathe
Before operating (cleaning, lubrication)
Safety for the operator (no loose clothing, hands away from headstock and moving parts, ensure work is held securely, emergency shutoff)
Safety for the machine (keep ways clean, do not set tools on the ways, avoid tool/saddle contact with headstock)
After operating (cleaning, lubrication)
Common set-ups
Aligning the tool-post to be square
Setting tool height for turning/facing/boring
Checking for concentricity (making sure the work is centered)
Operations:
Turning
Facing
Drilling
Boring
Threading
Knurling
Types of tooling
Turning tools
Boring tools
Threading tools
Cut-off/Parting tools
Knurling tools
High-Speed Steel (HSS)
Carbide (brazed)
Carbide (insert)
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
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