Old instructional videos were well organized and thought through. The narrator has a good direct and understandable voice. Makes me homesick for the old days.
Not only are these old videos interesting for the subject matter, but it's great to see what these tools looked like when factory new with shiny parts and only one coat of oil-stain-free paint.
nice introduction. this is the difference between a professional narrator and today's youtubers who's only goal is to produce videos as fast as possible and collect money. Thanks for these videos
Wonderful exposition of the well known standard work- "How to Run a Lathe" by South Bend- perhaps the most ubiquitous of all 'lathe books' by far. I was very happy to see this video version of many key points of the book. Though for over 40 years, we've been selling machine tools, and still have one left of these SB heavy floor models illustrated; it was a treat to be able to 'hear' the book. :-) J.Doak Machineco. Montreal.
One of the best videos I’ve seen on TH-cam about the lathe and it’s working for the older machines. It is a very cool piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for video.Being a qualified Turner.. Chris Smidt at Sulzer Brorhers South Africa was our apprentice teacher.He taught us all and very well too.Hannes Redman too was a great teacher.
Modern society could easily survive without Electronic Computers,, but not so without Lathes. Unfortunately, too many people today , have forgotten the importance of the Lathe.
Wow, would love to know where you were able to get this vid. Great work. For the careful viewer there are many points of interest here from the old days. That SB heavy lathe used for the demo is a total gem, would love to have it today. Thank you very much for posting this vid, It was a treat for those of us who appreciate these machines.
So the worm gear is always spinning so long as the screw is turning? You'd think it eventually wear and get unacceptable backlash pretty quickly. Funny they put a key way all the way down the screw to essentially couple it to a larger screw. Love this video.
josh, the lead screw key way drives the gear in the apron that runs the feed mechanism, you only use the threads on the lead screw when you're threading. That's what the half nut lever does, by grabbing the screw thread when it's closed.
I love how everyone says a lathe can build another lathe, yet no one seems to have ever done it. How does one do the ways on a lathe? Great videos though, lots of useful information that still works today.
Jeff Richtman cylindrical ways, Im dubious about anything other than a rudimentary machine being built strictly on a lathe and certainly other machines are better suited to making certain parts but being creative with the setup should allow one to produce a functional lathe from a lathe.
binness. theres a lathe then theres a "lathe". I dont think it was ever meant that a lathe could duplicate its self but that a lathe alone could be used to build a lathe. the resulting lathe may well be a primitive machine bearing only a passing resemblance to its parent machine but it is still a functioning lathe.
binness nor the tailstock, stand, etc. sure all the round parts, but not enough parts to have even a manual lathe. motor and belts is a given. it's just like people saying you can 3d print a 3d printer.
Jeff Richtman. a lathe when it comes down to it is a very simple machine, and you are thinking rather limited if you think a lathe only produces cylindrical parts.
You only need eye protection on a lathe, or any rotating tool, no gloves, an overall if you don't want hot metal in your jumper too but that's on preference of user.
Funny how the guy used the same oil on everything including the ways. Stuff I worry about getting wrong and they had a video that is different from their printed materials. Love South Bend anyway though
ah how useful, too bad south bend dont make the lathes here in the states anymore, but they were a standard of workmen and women back in the day, and a machine made in the fine city where the university of Notre Dame is for you football fans, this is pretty old but the concepts still hold true.
I cringe when I see someone operating a manual Lathe with long sleeves, or a long ponytail that can easily fall over your shoulder when bending in to get a better look at the part.
I can relate to everything in this video. Worked on machines with similar features. I have even worked on a 1918 lathe in reasonably good nick for screw cutting too. In some respects not much has changed. Tool posts have and some quick features on screw cutting. So long as the lathe is in good nick lots of different parts can be made. Not sure if a SBL could handle carbide but I also grew up with HSS. Still use it too at times. There are some things carbide just cant do.
@@VitaliyTymThey would have used what was available such as hand tools and manually develop the skills to do the same and continue to improve with experience and practice.
Old instructional videos were well organized and thought through. The narrator has a good direct and understandable voice.
Makes me homesick for the old days.
Me too. Back when you could buy things made in America. And people gave a shit about what they made
Not only are these old videos interesting for the subject matter, but it's great to see what these tools looked like when factory new with shiny parts and only one coat of oil-stain-free paint.
nice introduction. this is the difference between a professional narrator and today's youtubers who's only goal is to produce videos as fast as possible and collect money. Thanks for these videos
Wonderful exposition of the well known standard work- "How to Run a Lathe" by South Bend- perhaps the most ubiquitous of all 'lathe books' by far. I was very happy to see this video version of many key points of the book. Though for over 40 years, we've been selling machine tools, and still have one left of these SB heavy floor models illustrated; it was a treat to be able to 'hear' the book. :-) J.Doak Machineco. Montreal.
outstanding quality,thanks for letting us enjoy all this films
Same lathes we had in San Diego Navy Training Base for MR A school.1986. Looked just as nice . Plus wood block floors.
One of the best videos I’ve seen on TH-cam about the lathe and it’s working for the older machines. It is a very cool piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Newbie; with a used ‘South Bend lathe circa 1946’ and yes it never gets old as always, thanks’ for taking the time to show this video! ~M~
Just something about a South Bend Lathe that is appealing because of it's appearance.
William Combs ...."appealing because of it's appearance".
That's funny right there.
+William Combs It is just too bad they did not harden the ways of the things. I guess they wanted to make lathes in the future though.
I don't know why but I love this tipe of videos
Started my career, machine shop journey on a South Bend in High School, 1966. Best decision I ever made !
Thank you very much for uploading.
Good old machining work without DRO :-)
Damn that is one beautiful lathe.
The flat belt design saved many lathes from destruction due to inattentive apprentices.
Thanks for video.Being a qualified Turner.. Chris Smidt at Sulzer Brorhers South Africa was our apprentice teacher.He taught us all and very well too.Hannes Redman too was a great teacher.
First book I got in tech school(Reprint of course).Still have it 30+ yrs later!Do have an original 1942 Machinery Handbook,lol.
Had to watch again. Be back in 8 months.
Very good, I use these films with my students!
Served my apprenticeship on a Southbend like this one.. be great to have one this clean and new.. Old School Rules
I have the SBL lathe book, it's very handy.
Modern society could easily survive without Electronic Computers,, but not so without Lathes. Unfortunately, too many people today , have forgotten the importance of the Lathe.
I owned a South Bend bench lathe for nearly 30 years and a copy of the handbook. Both came to UK in WW2, the ship being sunk and salvaged off Ireland.
Great Video. Also, the word...Lathe was said 5,383 times in this training film. hahaha I Know I know I Know I know I know.
John Doe - btw btw that's that's what Denny Mcfastlane is getting at What-What?
Nothing beats Old School! Nothing!
Wow, would love to know where you were able to get this vid. Great work. For the careful viewer there are many points of interest here from the old days. That SB heavy lathe used for the demo is a total gem, would love to have it today. Thank you very much for posting this vid, It was a treat for those of us who appreciate these machines.
thats the most beautiful lathe i’ve ever seen.
when America was great they used to make this kind of videos.
For viewing in the segregated school.
Armen Babikian so what happened to America now?
Don't be foolish.
America always has been, and always will be great.
It is interesting how were made first machine tools in times when there were no machine tools
I have a South bend . Love it.
So the worm gear is always spinning so long as the screw is turning? You'd think it eventually wear and get unacceptable backlash pretty quickly. Funny they put a key way all the way down the screw to essentially couple it to a larger screw. Love this video.
josh, the lead screw key way drives the gear in the apron that runs the feed mechanism, you only use the threads on the lead screw when you're threading. That's what the half nut lever does, by grabbing the screw thread when it's closed.
Great video, like an American version of the old Pathé news films!
I love how everyone says a lathe can build another lathe, yet no one seems to have ever done it. How does one do the ways on a lathe? Great videos though, lots of useful information that still works today.
Jeff Richtman cylindrical ways, Im dubious about anything other than a rudimentary machine being built strictly on a lathe and certainly other machines are better suited to making certain parts but being creative with the setup should allow one to produce a functional lathe from a lathe.
I think it is an Engineers tongue in cheek response, I don't think the lathe could make the electrical parts, nor the leather belt
binness. theres a lathe then theres a "lathe". I dont think it was ever meant that a lathe could duplicate its self but that a lathe alone could be used to build a lathe. the resulting lathe may well be a primitive machine bearing only a passing resemblance to its parent machine but it is still a functioning lathe.
binness nor the tailstock, stand, etc. sure all the round parts, but not enough parts to have even a manual lathe. motor and belts is a given. it's just like people saying you can 3d print a 3d printer.
Jeff Richtman. a lathe when it comes down to it is a very simple machine, and you are thinking rather limited if you think a lathe only produces cylindrical parts.
Brilliant!!!
Wish I had seen this film when rebuilding my S/B 13" motor-under lathe...
This is awesome. No safety gear needed!
***** Always wear eye protection.
You only need eye protection on a lathe, or any rotating tool, no gloves, an overall if you don't want hot metal in your jumper too but that's on preference of user.
Seven year old sarcasm.. good on ya mate!
Love theas films
old iron shops me too.. the golden times of industry
left-ear is enjoying this.
300pzl That's funny- it's the right ear on my speakers. One of us is not balanced right. lol.
+newstart49 It is only playing on the left here too. My system also passes a speaker test, so I guess you're the odd one out here.
Paul Frederick
Always have been- story of my life.
+300pzl Recording is probably in mono, and never modernized.
How can they not be wearing glasses?! I mean, you're gonna get something in your eye pretty much immediately, right? I've never tried it :)
+jasmine2501
Well, there's a reason they started wearing protective goggles, lol.
Nah, if you aren't an idiot it isn't much of a problem
The year is 2024 and we as a country have failed ourselfs to keep the trades alive hope it changes
Still a good video!
Well well well ! 1941 that's the last year you could buy this book... if you were from either Germany or Japan....
Funny how the guy used the same oil on everything including the ways. Stuff I worry about getting wrong and they had a video that is different from their printed materials. Love South Bend anyway though
This reminds me of Mr Pete! Great video.
I also this work🙋♂️
So that's what mine looked like new
Aahahahaha I have just seen the comment about the amount of times the word lathe was used..... Ahahahahah.... brilliant
+Throbin 2 The word "lathe" was actually used exactly 65 times.
ah how useful, too bad south bend dont make the lathes here in the states anymore, but they were a standard of workmen and women back in the day, and a machine made in the fine city where the university of Notre Dame is for you football fans, this is pretty old but the concepts still hold true.
I am a Turner..
That is one sexy lathe
I cringe when I see someone operating a manual Lathe with long sleeves, or a long ponytail that can easily fall over your shoulder when bending in to get a better look at the part.
I don’t speak English but he does
That looks like a little too much oil if you're doing that every day, as they recommend.
they forgot to mention, No jewelry, and keep your shirt untucked...
The book was better than the movie... 🤣😂🤣
It is blurry.
I can relate to everything in this video. Worked on machines with similar features. I have even worked on a 1918 lathe in reasonably good nick for screw cutting too. In some respects not much has changed. Tool posts have and some quick features on screw cutting. So long as the lathe is in good nick lots of different parts can be made. Not sure if a SBL could handle carbide but I also grew up with HSS. Still use it too at times. There are some things carbide just cant do.
It is interesting how were made first machine tools when there were no machine tools
@@VitaliyTymThey would have used what was available such as hand tools and manually develop the skills to do the same and continue to improve with experience and practice.
Without the lathe, man wouldn't be able to manufacture high explosive 40mm shells that puree bastard kamikaze pilots in mid air!
Very nice! Anybody know which model this was??
+Marty Hall Did you ever get a response on your question? I would be interested in the model as well.