Photo Index - South Bend Lathe Works - 9 inch Model C

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Manufactured/Badged by:
South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9 inch
Submitted By:	Bruce Oren

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	9 inch Model C
Date of Manufacturer:
Serial Number:	74741
Last Updated	7/11/2016 7:41:52 PM

Comments:

I found this lathe at a garage sale. It was owned for many years by "Norman" and I am proud to be the new owner. This lathe is not for sale.

After purchase I rewired the motor and replaced the belts so I could use the lathe.

After a few years I couldn't stand the green paint anymore so I took the lathe apart, cleaned it up, stripped the green paint and painted it dark gray.

I didn't polish the bare metal like some of you have, maybe later.

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Comments: 2016, I painted it gray.
Source: This is "gloss dark gray"

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Comments: This is what it looked like after I bought it, after replacing the drive belts and rebuilding the motor.
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Comments: lathe with new belts
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Comments: This is the belt I used. It is a flat belt, endless, no splice. Use this model, but CHECK YOUR OWN LENGTH. Your length may be different.
Source: Note: the proper, correct restoration of this lathe would use a leather belt.

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