Southbend Lathe

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Guides and Manuals

How to Run a Lathe - an old handbook with everything you need to know

Southbend -folder on the member google drive full of related documents

[ How to swap chucks]

[ Changing the speeds]

[ Align the tailstock]

[ Using the powerfeed and gearbox]

[ Using the threading dial]

General Tips and Safety

  • Do not reach over the headstock when turning on the lathe
  • Make sure work is secured before turning on the lathe
  • Ensure work and headstock will not collide with any part of the machine. Spin the headstock with the power off by hand to check this.
  • Use sharp tools! Dull tools

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