Tools for the aspiring saw builder

[A.E.E.llc]

Yes sir they are, still personally would rather have a Monarch. Nothing at all wrong with a LeBlond, and not saying that I wouldn't own one if one came available and I could afford it. I just really like a Monarch, they are silent when running, the motor is WAY louder than anything else on the machine. Ford vs. Chevy, well, maybe more like Lincoln vs. Cadillac.

Joe

I understand personal preference. I'm not a fan of levers all over the place.

 

[super3]

Southbend Heavy 10

I know where one of those are at for sale.


The best I have ever run was a Herbert #4.

 

[Onan18]

I wish that little lathe was that cheap hear. They come onsale for 8- 9 hundred regular about 1200

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Trust me, they are NOT that cheap down here. I got mine cheap because it needed some pretty major repair work, ways rusted bad, lead screw rusted bad as well, no reversing switch, back gear engagement rod froze, tool post holder was trashed, and the tailstock is in sad shape. I plan on getting a QCTP anyways (but even one made of Chinesium is ~$250.00 so the total cost of the machine is going up) so the tool post holder wasn't a big deal, ways and lead screw cleaned up acceptably well, not perfect but serviceable. Back gear engagement still needs work but I got it moving somewhat and no stripped gears, still debating on the tailstock, it's really bad, a lot of broken parts, probably just end up buying a new (to me) one. I see them online for ~$150.00

 

[Al Smith]

On some or maybe most old machines it might be just a simple matter of it needs tightened up so to speak .Most good ole made in the USA machines had provisions

My Bridgeport the fine spindle feed just plain didn't work,the x axis had 2 turns of slop in it and the table was loose as a goose . No big deal,tighten the gibs,adjust the split nut on the x axis .Ended up pretty tight for being made around 1940 .Way oil,very important .If you don't have any chainsaw oil works .

Old Southbends have a kind of split bushing on the head stock that can be adjusted to take the wibbley wooble out of the chuck .Refurbing old machines is another one of my many interests.

Any more if you don't know how you can visit You Tube and find out how to do it .Lot of stuff there .

 

[Al Smith]

Here's a tid bit for ya'll .An engine lathe is the only machine ever made that can duplicate itself .I've known people with worn out machines that made parts to replace those worn out ,no joke .

 

[David Young]

Old relics, meh.
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Just kidding. Lol. I appreciate old american machines that's stood the test of time. IMO Leblond is the best engine lathe ever made.

not bad for a hobbyist...

 

[Canadian farm boy]

My kit from cc specialty came today.

 

[Four Paws]

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Major League

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Major League

I'm trying. I figure if I'm gonna be serious I need the proper tools.