My Lathe

[ms244]

I'm selling my lathe, so I took some pictures of it today. Its a 9" South Bend that dates to about 1947 (or thereabouts). Not sure how many people on SF like this sort of stuff .

For those of you who are not familiar with this device, its used to machine precision round parts (with threads, tapers etc). Its the most useful machine tool and also the first.

 

[tradesman]

too bad your missing the taper attachement. I have a Colchest 13" in my garage as well as a bridgeport. shame your selling that it looks to be in pretty good shape.


I'm a dual ticketed Machinist/ Toolmaker

 

[ms244]

I'll be getting a bigger one shortly

 

[Huntsman]

I wish had the room.

 

[ms244]

Peter the Great had one in his office.

You can too!


(possibly above the bar?)

 

[grimslade]

Sweet. I too wish I had someplace to put a lathe--and a wife who would understand.

 

[ms244]

You can easily fit one in a small room. The motor drive unit can be mounted to the ceiling, that used to be a common way to do it.

Look at how much space your TV takes up. Wouldn't you rather have a lathe then a TV? Granted you can't wear the official SF tie while working.

If the wife complains, tell her you will make new handles for all the kitchen utensils.

 

[Toiletduck]

What do you guys actually do with a lathe? Is this similar to having an electric chainsaw in my garage?

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by Toiletduck

What do you guys actually do with a lathe? Is this similar to having an electric chainsaw in my garage?

For serious hobbyists and frustrated handymen it is a perhaps the most useful machine to own. You can shape, thread, drill, taper, surface grind... anything from there. I was just talking to a client of mine who is heavy into 4wd driving and he also owns a machine shop and he said he just makes his own parts for upgrades. I also know someone who makes furniture as a hobby.

BTW, that model ms244 is selling looks like very well maintained. I have the impression that all parts, including the gears, are all original? Man, they don't make lathes like these anymore- good solid American machineries.

 

[grimslade]

Originally Posted by ms244

You can easily fit one in a small room. The motor drive unit can be mounted to the ceiling, that used to be a common way to do it.

Look at how much space your TV takes up. Wouldn't you rather have a lathe then a TV? Granted you can't wear the official SF tie while working.

If the wife complains, tell her you will make new handles for all the kitchen utensils.

I live in an apartment, so I don't think the people upstairs want the motor drive unit attached to my ceiling, and I don't have a TV, but nice try.

 

[West24]

used one in jewellery making to make certain patterns etc. you can easily make your own chess set lol.

 

[ms244]

Originally Posted by West24

used one in jewellery making to make certain patterns etc. you can easily make your own chess set lol.

Or more............

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sea/398050816.html

 

[limping_decorum]

my brother and i have our grandfarthers...

still haven't messed with it....

 

[metroman]

Originally Posted by Toiletduck

What do you guys actually do with a lathe? Is this similar to having an electric chainsaw in my garage?

You can become the Green Arrow with it on Halloween and make lots of arrows!