http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/ SouthBendLathe10k and lathe projects. Sat, 25 May 2013 03:05:23 GMT guycad@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4509 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4509 So far my motor is 1/2 HP 1 phase motor. 1725 RPM is the proper motor speed. Is the drum switch properly wired? With free machining steel, I can take a 1/8" Sat, 25 May 2013 02:05:01 GMT jmreis2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4508 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4508 Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Guy, The mini-lathe definitely has its limits. I like the UMD too. It has a newer motor, 1/2 hp, 1725rpm. Is this Fri, 24 May 2013 23:53:10 GMT guycad@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4507 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4507 It is obvious you will see a big difference between a South Bend and mini lathe. Over the years I have seen mini lathes for sale in a few stores an I was Fri, 24 May 2013 23:33:44 GMT Nelson Collar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4506 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4506 Jr Welcome and yes you will find a great bunch of guys and gals. There is a vast amount in the file section, and there are several other south bend groups in Fri, 24 May 2013 23:08:27 GMT Ed S http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4505 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4505 JR, Welcome to the groups. You will find lots of info here. Ed S Fri, 24 May 2013 22:32:49 GMT jmreis2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4504 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4504 Hi, Just joined the group and just bought a 10K. It's pretty well equipped with the typical accessories (3 & 4 jaw chucks, taper attachment, steady and follow Wed, 01 May 2013 12:29:28 GMT Chris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4503 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4503 Use Code KDRC2 and Take an Additional 20% Off Web Orders   Chris This email has been sent by the Moderator: SouthBendLathe9 SouthBendLathe9A SouthBendManual Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:56:37 GMT KA9EGW http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4502 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4502 Upon further reflection, I am led to question if PT814NK1 doesn't have an internal machine thread for the cap screw, part #37, to thread into. But if that's Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:43:46 GMT KA9EGW http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4501 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4501 Multiple posts to another group, strung together.so I scored an incomplete HL cross slide for my 10K at auction. I have the main casting, the casting that Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:13:56 GMT KA9EGW http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4500 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4500 I also have a virgin copy of "Machine Tool Reconditioning". Any takers for $100 CONUS? Regrds, Lurch Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:09:19 GMT Nelson Collar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4499 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4499 Mick Well my finger got in a hurry. The address is:  http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/machining-t-slotted-cross-slide-177054/ This is a Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:55:46 GMT Nelson Collar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4498 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4498 Mick I do not want to lead you off some where you find a little more appealing so come back and see us from time to time. Here is a thread that Paula has used Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:16:53 GMT Chris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4497 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4497 The Photo on our home page belongs to Bob Wright. The cutoff tool is circular shaped, somewhat like a step cam. Bob has an MLA T Slot cross slide on his 10K Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:04:20 GMT Eggleston Lance http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4496 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4496 ... The parting tool is upside down and mounted from the back, on center. ... Less chance for dig it or dive under. If a snag is had, the tool pushes up and Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:28:17 GMT dolphin_79605 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4495 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/message/4495 Is the home page photo showing an upside down parting operation with a rear tool post? Other than see brief note on this kind of parting while reading a