Beautiful machine. They sure don’t make them like they used to. Machines like this were built to last and they were marvels. You truly brought this lathe back to its former glory.
Man, I have seen a lot of Lathe Restoration Videos, and I mean A LOT. I have probably watched 250 - 300 of them in the last couple of years, and I have seen some damn good ones, and some not so good ones, but you take the cake Brother. I've watched 3 of your Southbend Restorations just today, and I've never seen anyone do as good of a job as you. These probably look quite a bit better than they did the day that they rolled out the Factory Door. I would bet money that they weren't polished anywhere to the extent that you have done them. My Hats off to you. I know if I ever get ready to restore an old piece of Equipment/Machine that you will be the person I will be seeking advice from. I'm getting ready to purchase a PM-1640 TL just like yours, but man I would love to have one of these old Lathes also some day in this kind of condition. Maybe a Hardinge Toolroom Model, or a Southbend. These are absolutely beautiful. I've been following you on IG for a while now, and we've had a few conversations about Lathes, but I really just started watching your Tube channel today. Been "binge watching" all day. Lol Great Stuff 👍 I am actually learning quite a bit as well, so Thank you for that. Keep up the Great Work!
om, (Brad here, not Carl?) - Thanks for watching the vid. I'm certainly a fan of yours! This is my 3rd lathe. If you liked it, check out my 9a and Heavy-10 resto-videos as well as my Bridgeport. I'm
Brad, you need to be working for a Museum with the attention to detail you put into this machine......What a wonderful Restoration......Bravo.....this gives me something to aspire to.......Paul
I used to “buff” die cast for chrome plating back in 76, that’s gravy compared to steel, brass, etc. Went home dirty every day ! Your attention to detail makes this SB a museum piece. Yet accurate and ready to go to work ! You’ve done a very nice job ❤️👍
Absolutely stunning! Your restoration took my breath away. Thanks so much for restoring this American Icon for the ages! Highest regards, Roy Lewis, Buffalo, NY
That is one of the most beautiful machines I have ever seen. There are some things that you just assume are impossible until you see somebody do it. You are amazing and inspiring!
Sir , i am not a machinist but i can appreciate the time ,effort and soul you put into this project! I thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us !
Brad, you Sir are a consummate craftsman of the highest order, as shown by your attention to detail, no matter how small. I say this not to 'blow smoke' up your nether regions, but as a true compliment for a job very well done. Very much enjoyed your rebuild video and look forward to more. Subscribed.
This kind of restoration is a work of art. It takes a lot of courage just to begin a project like this. Very good documentation and beautiful work. Thank you for undertaking this and sharing it.
I trained to be a machinist in high school ( Boston technical high class of 1964) the south bend lathe is a mechanical work of art ! after I graduated I got a position as an instructor's assistant for the next school year. I was responsible for all the machinesin the shop. It was one of the best times of my life ! I really enjoyed your video & would like to get one of these beauties of my own
DucDucSTFU Thanks! Yeah the 13" is a staple in plenty of shops and most schools. I got lucky with this one. But I only buy a machine that has great potential. I'd rather pay up front for a mechanically-sound machine, rather than track parts down or pay to have things re-conditioned.
The best lathe I ever ran was a South Bend. Somewhat larger and more modern. Probably a 1970s product. It was a 17 inch "Turnado". Had everything, Dunmore toolpost grinder, taper attachment, steady and follower rests, quick change tool post block, Bausch & Lomb digital readout with presets, 3 jaw cam lock Chuck with hard and soft Jaws, 4 jaw, coolant, metric thread cutting gear, cone center, live center. That's all I remember for now. I ran it every day for many years. 40 hrs a week anyway. I loved and respected that machine. Good times.
Beautiful piece of work. I for the life of me can't understand how 20 people could hit the dislike button. I think anyone that does a dislike must give name and a reply of why they did not like a posting. Excellent job. I am seriously considering getting and older lathe and reconditioning it instead of buying a ready made import.Just the experience of rebuilding one is what I call spiritual.. Thanks again for posting.
Wow! You did an impressive job on restaurating that Southbend! I can imagine it took a lot of patience to remove all the old paint, rust and grease to make shure the new paint won't fall off after two months ;-) You converted a workhorse to a jewel - Congrats!
Mr Brad.....Wonderful compilation, the Pink Floyd soundtrack is also very awesome.....Cheers, Paul...I am learning a lot about my newly purchased 1939 model 8113C just watching and looking at all the parts, kind of like Flash Cards in elementary school......I am jealous of the D1: Spindle you installed....Bravo
I'm in the process of overhauling my 1942 SB 13". It's long over due and I'm doing it to keep it operational not for a beautiful resto-job. It amazes me how much effort went in to the production of these machines. The new ones are just cast boxes. I'm not pulling the bed off the base, I'll clean it in place. My taper jig is missing and I think the tail stock is too far out to save. But I make bicycles with this machine and It has served me well over the past 12-years.
It looks great! Doesn’t look like you did any scraping... good if you didn’t have to. I recently got a lathe just like yours, only from late 70’s. It needs a lot of scraping. I’m about to start a video series on that. Cheers.
Awesome, this is another high quality restoration project professionally done! I'm glad for your documentation of your processes. I and others might need this information in the future. Thanks for sharing....13
Wow this is some beautiful work and great attention to detail. Love every bit of it. And she turned out gorgeous. I bet she's a pleasure to work on. I've just started a restoration on a 1939 colchester master 6 inch lathe. She's in terrible condition and was very un loved. But have a long long way to go. But after watching your video it gives me confidence to make my lathe hopefully just as nice. But am not looking forward to the headstock removal and all those gears. Love what you done with all the buffing and polishing . Must of taken some hours to get high polished surfaces like that. Can I ask did you do anything before the buffing . Look forward to seeing your other videos and subscribed 👍👍👍👍👍
I strip the paint with mr. muscle oven cleaner. Derusting is either submerging (large) parts into a tank of molasses or for smaller stuff, evaporust. And c'mon, is there ANY other better color than South-Bend-Gray? LOL
The Grey or Gray is a wonderful color......I am finding my bed [under neath] and other areas are painted tan, and it sure does not look like a repaint job....my machine is from 1939 , an 8113 C......just bought and wanting to get in tip top shape, I am very surprised at the .003 run out on the Victoria [England] 3 jaw chuck......makes me happy.....and very little wear on ways near headstock.......Best Wishes, Paul down in Central Florida......
Hey Brad, Abom79 sent me here, I absolutely love your restoration of this lathe. I'm new to the whole machining interest and in fact I've never even see a lathe in person, but I somehow stumbled onto Abom's youtube page and now I'm half way through the Saturday Night Special series, and that was after I watched like 20 of his other videos before discovering the SNS. Anyway, I'll have to subscribe and check out some of your other videos. Man I think I missed my calling. I mean don't get me wrong, I love being an electrician and Maintenance Mechanic for the University of Washington, but this stuff is fascinating!!!
+Deric Kettel Awesome! It sure is a lot of fun. Do you have any machines? If not, they're cheap and easy to get into. Thanks for the kind words man, I appreciate that and I hope you enjoy my videos as well. Welcome aboard!
I reckon if the South Bend Company was looking to contact someone to “restore” one for their showroom ......... you’d be the Man Very nicely done right down to the oil caps and the finish on the brass too. Great idea on the oilers too
Don, this paint was matched by a Benjamin Moore dealer in PA. I brought the end-gear cover and he matched it by eye. Then dialed in the perfect shade. See the different paint-blots as they go around the original sample in the video. The paint is Alkyd Enamel. I just googled this: "benjamin moore alkyd" and lots of hits. This was the paint I used on my Heavy-10 (video as well). Also suggest a membership on the forum I listed. Very helpful. Keep me posted.
ToolGuy Patients Tool guy. You'll get there ;) I've been through that with three South Bend lathes, a Bridgeport, SB drill press and now a SB grinder as well as my new surface grinder.
Hi mate. This one looked to be in a slightly better condition than the other two. However this one had more parts it seems. After all that work, do you have a problem using it? I don't know if you have thought about it, but soda blasting might be cheaper and quicker than the old nasty burning paint remover. It does not work on rust though. Do you re-chrome stuff, or is it all polished? Anyway, an other great project. Well done!!!!!!!! Kind regards, Marcel.
Wonderful job, you are not married right ? Superb detailing, logic and guessing that you will put this beautiful machine into service as well. Congratulations
Thank you so much! This is a tremendous help! I really apprieciate your reply. I am a big fan of yours and hope my 2 lathes come out 1/2 as good as yous! Thanks again......
I sprayed some quick drying black spray paint, then immediately, wiped it off with a t-shirt. Keep wiping, while keeping your finger stiff, to not push into the witness marks. There will be some residue. Once dry, you can then use a rag with mineral spirits to remove the haze - again, keeping your finger straight. Hope this helps...
WOW! What an adventure! I don't know if I have the patience to do that to that level of perfection. I just bought my first SB 9A . Thanks for sharing! Did you need any kind of therapy after you were finished?
Check out the description, there's a link to the build thread. In it you'll find paint codes, details, etc... And thanks for the kind words - good luck!
Wow I've driven by where this machine came from like a million times. It's off the southern Parkway exit for my home town. Apparently there's an E&S auto care place where it came from now. The next time I drive by I'll be sure to look over that way. Too funny!
I've watched hours of these restoration videos. Two stand out. A Brazilian video of the restoration of a large air compressor. The man actually has to make tools to work on it. A little better than that, the 13" South Bend Lathe. For craftsmanship, attention to detail, vision, patients you have to give it to BasementShopGuy. Note: With the South Bend Milling Machine, it's a match set. How do you acquire skills like this?
I Flick - that’s gotta be one thee nicest things anyone has said about my work - thank you 🙏 believe it or not, most of the skills came from reading restoration threads on PracticalMachinist
Nice job,, l love to buy and restore vintage tools also,,, have a 12 inch atlas myself, not the quality of south bend except for it has timkin bearings, I sanded and polished all the metals no paint,,looks cool,,, just picked up 2 - 6 inch lathes,, a 109 and 101 both for 400, and yesterday a Rockwell wood lathe, I'm lathe obsessed now,,,
Wow. Simply beautiful. Mine will arrive in the spring of 2021. You’ve set the bar pretty high 😊. Brad, realistically, how long did it take to do this restoration?
I have a 1960 South Bend 13" x 72" Lathe. I'm too old to ever learn the steps and methods of making mine look so good. All the extra work you did paid off big time. Your lathe is a show piece, I have watched this video several times and always learn something by doing so. Could you please tell me when you painted the lines on the graduated dials how you removed the paint without disturbing the satin finish on the dials? Did you redo the satin finish on the graduated dials when restoring the Lathe? I understand that South Bend subbed the Graduated Dials out to a contractor, it was some type of "Vapor" process. I'm not sure if an amateur, me, could do this process at home. Thank you for a great video.
To mark the witness marks, you have to paint the dial black. Let it sit for a while, then use thinner on a rag. Wipe off with a flat object, which will leave the paint in the grooves. That satin finish it pretty durable. They call it "pickled" and yes, I believe it was a vapor process.
@@BasementShopGuy It makes perfect sense to use a flat object and thinner, I read more into it than is there. I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time with questions. Thank you for responding and making these videos.
I sure wish I could (had the talent) restore my 1950's SB 14" tool room lathe to look like this! Yours is truly beautiful to see looking like new- That was my plan when I bought it but as everyone knows life has a tendency to get in the way sometimes
Sorry for the delay, but thanks for the kind words. If you have a lathe, do NOT be afraid to jump in. There's so much help out there. Anyone can do it ;)
Incredible work of craftsmanship and tenacity. Looks better than when it rolled off the assembly line at SB. How many hours did it take for this restoration ?
Very nice restoration Brad. One thing to keep in mind it is not advisable to solder high power wire because if some how the circuit gets hot the solder is the first one to give and wire will get loose springing uncontrollable. This is a double safe method. After the primer coat do you know that kind of putty they used originally? Radu
I checked with a Benjamin Moore dealer and they never heard of the Alkyd or could not order it. The paint codes will not work in their system they said the paint was mixed that way over a year and a half ago. Ace hardware is the Benjamin Moore dealer in my area. How much was sprayed and how much brushed? You do GREAT quality work that lathe never looked that good straight from the factory.What type of paint store did you buy from? Thank you
Thanks for the paint info. located it in Cincinnati. I also seen the paint info in the video. For the amounts of tint to add was this for ( 1 ) gallon or ( 1 ) quart. I know you mentioned purchasing a gallon and having it divided into quarts. This would be very helpful this paint is expensive per quart but quality cost. Thank you.
Brad, great video, watched it again for the 3rd or 4th time. I have a 1960 South Bend 13". The rear bushing/bearing locked up. I removed the Spindle, mine has 3 step pulleys not 4. The Capillary Spring Loaded Oiler was destroyed, no way oil could get to the needed points. The rear Oil Tube, Part Number PT255TH2 is flush to the bearing surface not like the front that is above flush to fit inside the bushing/bearing. I think who ever put the rear cap on didn't line it up and the hole in the bottom of the bushing/bearing to fit over the tube and the result pushed it down flush. Do you have any suggestions on how to pull it back up in the correct position? Is there any way to reach it from the underside of the housing? Why would South Bend offer a part number if you couldn't get it out. Maybe it is not usable after it is removed, I don't know but you might have an idea that would help me correct it. Thanks
Beautiful job! Looks like I've finally run across someone who is pickier than I am. ;) I also enjoyed the soundtrack to this video...would you mind posting the details?
Subscribed. I think these south bends are awesome little laths for the money and hobbyist machinist. Hope the secret doesn't get out because I wan one. In a few year when I build me man cave Ill teach myself how to make chips and gun smith on one.
Just plain EXCELLENT!! At 15:43 you put some black paint or something on the dial to make the numbers and marks show up. What was it and how did you get it off of the rest of the dial? Thank you and once again, PERFECT!
Hey Brad, where did you get the new south bend name plate stuff, I am restoring a 10L and it is missing the lubrication chart. This is my first restore so I am wondering where to find a few things. Do you happen to know if Grizzly has the QCG plates, lube chart plate etc.
I would love to do the same thing once I get a larger shop. I'm wondering though--did you send the bed out for refurbishing? I've read that re-grinding those flame-hardened beds gets really expensive pretty quickly...and then there's the scraping or grinding of the saddle and tailstock that goes along with that as well. Wonderful restoration though--just beautiful!
@@BasementShopGuy Hey Brad, I tried to send you a message on the PM forum, but it's telling me your mailbox is full. I wanted to ask you a question on the 13" SBL in general.
Sir, a question, if I may... Why would you make the bolts and that tailstock wrench black? I mean, what benefit does this "paint" (or process) give? Does it preserves the part longer? Or just for the looks of it? Thanks, as I always say -- great work! :)
I just bought a South Bend 13" x 5'. This is a great inspiration. I'm curious as to what type of paint you are using. I can't understand the codes you show in your video. How much paint did it take?
That's awesome! & funny too, I have been watching this & your BP Resto. on PM for a long time, actually pm'd you for a few times. I also follow/ subscribe to your TH-cam channel, I had no idea that BJ from PM was also BasementShopGuy from TH-cam, small world. Anyways, as always you have done an absolutely amazing job in your restorations (plural) & the video documenting it. I still have my 1946 16" SBL I want to restore, I have collected lots of new parts, just need the courage to get started.
Beautiful work, Brad! A couple of questions: It looks like the lathe started out with a threaded spindle nose and then later had a D1-4 nose. What's the story on that, did you replace the spindle? I ask because I have a Heavy 10 and I'd like to retrofit a D1-4 spindle myself. Where did you find the replacement? The other question is, is there a write-up on the 'half-nut oil hole mod' that you did? Is this a problem that's common to Heavy 10's? Thanks for any info, and for the great videos!
Yup, she was a threaded spindle and I found an NOS cam-lock on eBay and jumped on it. There is a link in the description to the entire build thread and I believe some details on the half-nut mod is there. Glad you enjoyed the vidz!!
Beautiful machine. They sure don’t make them like they used to. Machines like this were built to last and they were marvels. You truly brought this lathe back to its former glory.
Gotta Say. This is the best example of quality and patience I have ever seen from a lathe resto. Unbelievable job.
Nice every detail,I’m very proud for the lathe ,it’s youth is back,from a retired mechanic,Thailand .
Man, I have seen a lot of Lathe Restoration Videos, and I mean A LOT. I have probably watched 250 - 300 of them in the last couple of years, and I have seen some damn good ones, and some not so good ones, but you take the cake Brother. I've watched 3 of your Southbend Restorations just today, and I've never seen anyone do as good of a job as you.
These probably look quite a bit better than they did the day that they rolled out the Factory Door. I would bet money that they weren't polished anywhere to the extent that you have done them.
My Hats off to you. I know if I ever get ready to restore an old piece of Equipment/Machine that you will be the person I will be seeking advice from.
I'm getting ready to purchase a PM-1640 TL just like yours, but man I would love to have one of these old Lathes also some day in this kind of condition.
Maybe a Hardinge Toolroom Model, or a Southbend. These are absolutely beautiful. I've been following you on IG for a while now, and we've had a few conversations about Lathes, but I really just started watching your Tube channel today. Been "binge watching" all day. Lol
Great Stuff 👍 I am actually learning quite a bit as well, so Thank you for that.
Keep up the Great Work!
Absolute work of art !
One of the finest rebuilds I've ever seen.
Very well done sir.
Much thanks, man!
Larry Snyder, Absolutely.!.!.!.
You got the best looking lathe on the tube! There's nothing a man can't do if he wants it or needs it bad enough!
Danny Chavez Thanks Danny. I appreciate that. I agree totally...
Hey Carl,
Bravo! Superb job reclaiming a nice machine. Thanks for sharing your journey. I hear the second one is much easier.
All the best,
Tom
om, (Brad here, not Carl?) - Thanks for watching the vid. I'm certainly a fan of yours! This is my 3rd lathe. If you liked it, check out my 9a and Heavy-10 resto-videos as well as my Bridgeport. I'm
BasementShopGuy Hi Brad,
Sorry for the mixup. Carl sent me a link to your video. Senior moment.
All the best,
Tom
Brad, you need to be working for a Museum with the attention to detail you put into this machine......What a wonderful Restoration......Bravo.....this gives me something to aspire to.......Paul
Wow, thanks!
This was a masterpiece. I watched this video transfixed from beginning to end. BasementShopGuy, you make the internet rewarding.
I used to “buff” die cast for chrome plating back in 76, that’s gravy compared to steel, brass, etc. Went home dirty every day ! Your attention to detail makes this SB a museum piece. Yet accurate and ready to go to work ! You’ve done a very nice job ❤️👍
Absolutely stunning! Your restoration took my breath away. Thanks so much for restoring this American Icon for the ages! Highest regards, Roy Lewis, Buffalo, NY
That is one of the most beautiful machines I have ever seen. There are some things that you just assume are impossible until you see somebody do it. You are amazing and inspiring!
+Keith Preston thanks so much Keith. Trust me, these project DO "seem" tough, but they are totally doable.
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One of the best restorations I have ever seen. Way to go. Thank you for saving another piece of great Americana. Nice drill press too.
Thank you - appreciate that!
I couldn't move for 40 minutes. The transformation of that lathe was incredible. Thanks for the video.
+drice847 Many thanks!
Sir , i am not a machinist but i can appreciate the time ,effort and soul you put into this project! I thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us !
Brad, you Sir are a consummate craftsman of the highest order, as shown by your attention to detail, no matter how small. I say this not to 'blow smoke' up your nether regions, but as a true compliment for a job very well done. Very much enjoyed your rebuild video and look forward to more. Subscribed.
Thanks man, appreciate that ;)
This kind of restoration is a work of art. It takes a lot of courage just to begin a project like this. Very good documentation and beautiful work. Thank you for undertaking this and sharing it.
I trained to be a machinist in high school ( Boston technical high class of 1964) the south bend lathe is a mechanical work of art ! after I graduated I got a position as an instructor's assistant for the next school year. I was responsible for all the machinesin the shop. It was one of the best times of my life ! I really enjoyed your video & would like to get one of these beauties of my own
Same lathe as most of ours at school. Yours is a million times nicer obviously. Great job.
DucDucSTFU Thanks! Yeah the 13" is a staple in plenty of shops and most schools. I got lucky with this one. But I only buy a machine that has great potential. I'd rather pay up front for a mechanically-sound machine, rather than track parts down or pay to have things re-conditioned.
You sir, just made my day! Thanks for watching!
The best lathe I ever ran was a South Bend.
Somewhat larger and more modern. Probably a 1970s product.
It was a 17 inch "Turnado". Had everything, Dunmore toolpost grinder, taper attachment, steady and follower rests, quick change tool post block, Bausch & Lomb digital readout with presets, 3 jaw cam lock Chuck with hard and soft Jaws, 4 jaw, coolant, metric thread cutting gear, cone center, live center. That's all I remember for now.
I ran it every day for many years. 40 hrs a week anyway.
I loved and respected that machine. Good times.
Wow. And this is what a museum quality restoration looks like. Stunning attention to details both mechanical and cosmetic, very, very well done.
Thanks, wait until the 10K is done, it'll be the best one to date.
5 did you use industrial fillers and paint or did you buy it over the counter at a box store
Beautiful piece of work. I for the life of me can't understand how 20 people could hit the dislike button. I think anyone that does a dislike must give name and a reply of why they did not like a posting. Excellent job. I am seriously considering getting and older lathe and reconditioning it instead of buying a ready made import.Just the experience of rebuilding one is what I call spiritual.. Thanks again for posting.
Wow, that is a perfect restoration! Thanks for sharing. This raised the bar for all of us now.
Beautiful job restoring the lathe. I learned on the same South Bend model you have some 37 years ago. They are a very good lathe.
Thanks. I do really love the machine.
Wow! You did an impressive job on restaurating that Southbend!
I can imagine it took a lot of patience to remove all the old paint, rust and grease to make shure the new paint won't fall off after two months ;-)
You converted a workhorse to a jewel - Congrats!
Mr Brad.....Wonderful compilation, the Pink Floyd soundtrack is also very awesome.....Cheers, Paul...I am learning a lot about my newly purchased 1939 model 8113C just watching and looking at all the parts, kind of like Flash Cards in elementary school......I am jealous of the D1: Spindle you installed....Bravo
Many thanks!
Absolutely amazing! :] Thank you for preserving this amazing piece of history, and sharing the process with us... You're a great craftsman! :)
A museum quality restoration! What a great journey... Thanks for sharing it with us..
Great restore!!!! I watched every minute of it. I can imagine how long it took to create the vid. Well done.
Thanks man!
Awesome work... another rebuild of old equipment back to mint shape for another 75 years of service... well done
Thanks Greg - you got that right. Another beauty saved and put back into service ;)
Thanks Bruce - you're comments are always as nice as the machines ;-)
I was (going) to become a machinist. But currently, I'm in I.T. & business.
I'm in the process of overhauling my 1942 SB 13". It's long over due and I'm doing it to keep it operational not for a beautiful resto-job. It amazes me how much effort went in to the production of these machines. The new ones are just cast boxes. I'm not pulling the bed off the base, I'll clean it in place. My taper jig is missing and I think the tail stock is too far out to save. But I make bicycles with this machine and It has served me well over the past 12-years.
Nice job. I can only imagine how much work went into that. It looks great.
A labor of love for sure. Awesome work.
It looks great! Doesn’t look like you did any scraping... good if you didn’t have to.
I recently got a lathe just like yours, only from late 70’s. It needs a lot of scraping. I’m about to start a video series on that.
Cheers.
I enjoyed watching this . The end product is simply amazing. Well done sir !
Beautiful job my friend....nice to see a machine come back from the brink. I recently got my 1st Lathe :))
Awesome, this is another high quality restoration project professionally done! I'm glad for your documentation of your processes. I and others might need this information in the future.
Thanks for sharing....13
Thanks for watching - glad you liked it!
Wow this is some beautiful work and great attention to detail. Love every bit of it. And she turned out gorgeous. I bet she's a pleasure to work on. I've just started a restoration on a 1939 colchester master 6 inch lathe. She's in terrible condition and was very un loved. But have a long long way to go. But after watching your video it gives me confidence to make my lathe hopefully just as nice. But am not looking forward to the headstock removal and all those gears. Love what you done with all the buffing and polishing . Must of taken some hours to get high polished surfaces like that. Can I ask did you do anything before the buffing . Look forward to seeing your other videos and subscribed 👍👍👍👍👍
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@@tomharrell1954 Thanks Thomas sorry just seem your message even though it's been 5 months
That's a machine with soul! Beautiful job.
+Keith Pitman Thanks Keith
I strip the paint with mr. muscle oven cleaner. Derusting is either submerging (large) parts into a tank of molasses or for smaller stuff, evaporust. And c'mon, is there ANY other better color than South-Bend-Gray? LOL
The Grey or Gray is a wonderful color......I am finding my bed [under neath] and other areas are painted tan, and it sure does not look like a repaint job....my machine is from 1939 , an 8113 C......just bought and wanting to get in tip top shape, I am very surprised at the .003 run out on the Victoria [England] 3 jaw chuck......makes me happy.....and very little wear on ways near headstock.......Best Wishes, Paul down in Central Florida......
Hey Brad, Abom79 sent me here, I absolutely love your restoration of this lathe. I'm new to the whole machining interest and in fact I've never even see a lathe in person, but I somehow stumbled onto Abom's youtube page and now I'm half way through the Saturday Night Special series, and that was after I watched like 20 of his other videos before discovering the SNS. Anyway, I'll have to subscribe and check out some of your other videos. Man I think I missed my calling. I mean don't get me wrong, I love being an electrician and Maintenance Mechanic for the University of Washington, but this stuff is fascinating!!!
+Deric Kettel Awesome! It sure is a lot of fun. Do you have any machines? If not, they're cheap and easy to get into. Thanks for the kind words man, I appreciate that and I hope you enjoy my videos as well. Welcome aboard!
Awesome Job. Looks better than New I bet. Years of quality work ahead of it for the both of you.
+Dan Milner Thanks ;)
This is great, thanks for taking the time to document this process.
Great work, i just finished my atlas clausing and it was fun every second of it, cheers
That's amazing! I'll have to watch the other videos now, this is a work of art.
I reckon if the South Bend Company was looking to contact someone to “restore” one for their showroom ......... you’d be the Man Very nicely done right down to the oil caps and the finish on the brass too. Great idea on the oilers too
Just for looks. I believe they came from the factory this way, so just trying to keep it authentic. Thanks for watching ;)
Wow!!! I aspire to be able to do this.
Not a stone unturned!
Hopefully you pass that along to someone else.
Magnificent job.
Thank you sir! I'm passing this down to my son who is really loving machining and restoration work.
Bloody brilliant.Congratulations on some top work!
Thank you Mark!
Don, this paint was matched by a Benjamin Moore dealer in PA. I brought the end-gear cover and he matched it by eye. Then dialed in the perfect shade. See the different paint-blots as they go around the original sample in the video. The paint is Alkyd Enamel. I just googled this: "benjamin moore alkyd" and lots of hits. This was the paint I used on my Heavy-10 (video as well). Also suggest a membership on the forum I listed. Very helpful. Keep me posted.
Loved the sound track and the video!
This was fricken amazing
Kelly Breckenridge thanks Kelly for that great compliment and the support, appreciate it ;)
This is an awesome restoration of your machine i hope mine will be as half good as yours when i am complete
Excellent job! I picked up a 9" x 42" SB Workshop Model C, I'm restoring now. My problem is I want to use it now!
ToolGuy Patients Tool guy. You'll get there ;) I've been through that with three South Bend lathes, a Bridgeport, SB drill press and now a SB grinder as well as my new surface grinder.
Hi mate.
This one looked to be in a slightly better condition than the other two. However this one had more parts it seems. After all that work, do you have a problem using it? I don't know if you have thought about it, but soda blasting might be cheaper and quicker than the old nasty burning paint remover. It does not work on rust though. Do you re-chrome stuff, or is it all polished?
Anyway, an other great project. Well done!!!!!!!!
Kind regards,
Marcel.
what a spectacular restoration! WOW! Excellent!
Wonderful job, you are not married right ? Superb detailing, logic and guessing that you will put this beautiful machine into service as well. Congratulations
You bet she's in service! Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much! This is a tremendous help! I really apprieciate your reply. I am a big fan of yours and hope my 2 lathes come out 1/2 as good as yous! Thanks again......
I sprayed some quick drying black spray paint, then immediately, wiped it off with a t-shirt. Keep wiping, while keeping your finger stiff, to not push into the witness marks. There will be some residue. Once dry, you can then use a rag with mineral spirits to remove the haze - again, keeping your finger straight. Hope this helps...
WOW! What an adventure! I don't know if I have the patience to do that to that level of perfection. I just bought my first SB 9A . Thanks for sharing! Did you need any kind of therapy after you were finished?
Great work man! Super attention to detail.
Check out the description, there's a link to the build thread. In it you'll find paint codes, details, etc...
And thanks for the kind words - good luck!
Wow I've driven by where this machine came from like a million times. It's off the southern Parkway exit for my home town. Apparently there's an E&S auto care place where it came from now. The next time I drive by I'll be sure to look over that way. Too funny!
I've watched hours of these restoration videos. Two stand out. A Brazilian video of the restoration of a large air compressor. The man actually has to make tools to work on it. A little better than that, the 13" South Bend Lathe. For craftsmanship, attention to detail, vision, patients you have to give it to BasementShopGuy. Note: With the South Bend Milling Machine, it's a match set. How do you acquire skills like this?
I Flick - that’s gotta be one thee nicest things anyone has said about my work - thank you 🙏 believe it or not, most of the skills came from reading restoration threads on PracticalMachinist
Super job enormous amount of effort on your part, beautiful looking machine. I would have painted a different color, but to each his own.
Beautiful work you did on it... I love metal lethes specifically South Bend...
Edgar Ayala Thanks Edgar - appreciate the nice words.
Nice job,, l love to buy and restore vintage tools also,,, have a 12 inch atlas myself, not the quality of south bend except for it has timkin bearings, I sanded and polished all the metals no paint,,looks cool,,, just picked up 2 - 6 inch lathes,, a 109 and 101 both for 400, and yesterday a Rockwell wood lathe, I'm lathe obsessed now,,,
Wow. Simply beautiful. Mine will arrive in the spring of 2021. You’ve set the bar pretty high 😊. Brad, realistically, how long did it take to do this restoration?
I have a 1960 South Bend 13" x 72" Lathe. I'm too old to ever learn the steps and methods of making mine look so good. All the extra work you did paid off big time. Your lathe is a show piece, I have watched this video several times and always learn something by doing so. Could you please tell me when you painted the lines on the graduated dials how you removed the paint without disturbing the satin finish on the dials? Did you redo the satin finish on the graduated dials when restoring the Lathe? I understand that South Bend subbed the Graduated Dials out to a contractor, it was some type of "Vapor" process. I'm not sure if an amateur, me, could do this process at home. Thank you for a great video.
To mark the witness marks, you have to paint the dial black. Let it sit for a while, then use thinner on a rag. Wipe off with a flat object, which will leave the paint in the grooves. That satin finish it pretty durable. They call it "pickled" and yes, I believe it was a vapor process.
@@BasementShopGuy It makes perfect sense to use a flat object and thinner, I read more into it than is there. I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time with questions. Thank you for responding and making these videos.
I sure wish I could (had the talent) restore my 1950's SB 14" tool room lathe to look like this! Yours is truly beautiful to see looking like new- That was my plan when I bought it but as everyone knows life has a tendency to get in the way sometimes
+Rosario W oh yeah - I was lucky to find the time to be honest ;)
Where did you get the quick change gear chart mine is completely un-readable
Thanks Brad. I appreciate your help.
Custom Woodwind and Brass Anytime.
I have a video on buffing ball cranks. They're steel, but the process is identical, if not easier since the metal is softer. Thanks for watching ;)
Sorry for the delay, but thanks for the kind words. If you have a lathe, do NOT be afraid to jump in. There's so much help out there. Anyone can do it ;)
Incredible work of craftsmanship and tenacity. Looks better than when it rolled off the assembly line at SB. How many hours did it take for this restoration ?
Superb work, my admiration.
Bravo, Excellent, very good job !! :) (Congratulations from Belgium)
That lathe is luck to have met you sir!
God to see som one with that kind of skills !
Kristian P Appreicate that Kristian.
Amazing job! I wonder how you reproduced the labels/badges?
Very nice restoration Brad. One thing to keep in mind it is not advisable to solder high power wire because if some how the circuit gets hot the solder is the first one to give and wire will get loose springing uncontrollable. This is a double safe method.
After the primer coat do you know that kind of putty they used originally?
Radu
Preciosa restauracion y una joya de torno, eres grande querido amigo
Eres un gran artesano. felicidades por tan grande trabajo. saludos desde Nicaragua.
I checked with a Benjamin Moore dealer and they never heard of the Alkyd or could not order it. The paint codes will not work in their system they said the paint was mixed that way over a year and a half ago. Ace hardware is the Benjamin Moore dealer in my area. How much was sprayed and how much brushed? You do GREAT quality work that lathe never looked that good straight from the factory.What type of paint store did you buy from? Thank you
Thanks for the paint info. located it in Cincinnati. I also seen the paint info in the video. For the amounts of tint to add was this for ( 1 ) gallon or ( 1 ) quart. I know you mentioned purchasing a gallon and having it divided into quarts. This would be very helpful this paint is expensive per quart but quality cost. Thank you.
Brad, great video, watched it again for the 3rd or 4th time. I have a 1960 South Bend 13". The rear bushing/bearing locked up. I removed the Spindle, mine has 3 step pulleys not 4. The Capillary Spring Loaded Oiler was destroyed, no way oil could get to the needed points. The rear Oil Tube, Part Number PT255TH2 is flush to the bearing surface not like the front that is above flush to fit inside the bushing/bearing. I think who ever put the rear cap on didn't line it up and the hole in the bottom of the bushing/bearing to fit over the tube and the result pushed it down flush. Do you have any suggestions on how to pull it back up in the correct position? Is there any way to reach it from the underside of the housing? Why would South Bend offer a part number if you couldn't get it out. Maybe it is not usable after it is removed, I don't know but you might have an idea that would help me correct it. Thanks
Beautiful job! Looks like I've finally run across someone who is pickier than I am. ;)
I also enjoyed the soundtrack to this video...would you mind posting the details?
Thanks. The soundtrack is scrap songs I wrote that never made it on any album. I'm a guitar player too.
Subscribed. I think these south bends are awesome little laths for the money and hobbyist machinist. Hope the secret doesn't get out because I wan one. In a few year when I build me man cave Ill teach myself how to make chips and gun smith on one.
Just plain EXCELLENT!! At 15:43 you put some black paint or something on the dial to make the numbers and marks show up. What was it and how did you get it off of the rest of the dial? Thank you and once again, PERFECT!
Hey Brad, where did you get the new south bend name plate stuff, I am restoring a 10L and it is missing the lubrication chart. This is my first restore so I am wondering where to find a few things. Do you happen to know if Grizzly has the QCG plates, lube chart plate etc.
ty spence There was a guy on the PracticalMachinist.com forums who made them. But I believe Grizzly does now. Give em a call and see.
Awesome job !!! is this a working lathe? if so how has it the restoration held up paint wise etc ?
Oh yeah, fully working and seen in all the videos after it's completion.
I would love to do the same thing once I get a larger shop. I'm wondering though--did you send the bed out for refurbishing? I've read that re-grinding those flame-hardened beds gets really expensive pretty quickly...and then there's the scraping or grinding of the saddle and tailstock that goes along with that as well.
Wonderful restoration though--just beautiful!
Thank you so much Tom - appreciate it. I've got another on the works - a South Bend 10K.
@@BasementShopGuy Hey Brad, I tried to send you a message on the PM forum, but it's telling me your mailbox is full. I wanted to ask you a question on the 13" SBL in general.
It looks great. How much of it did you end up replacing? I bet the lead screw costs a fortune new.
New, I'm not sure because you can't really get them new. I got mine NOS for about 3-4 hundred, I think. It was a few years ago.
Sir, a question, if I may... Why would you make the bolts and that tailstock wrench black? I mean, what benefit does this "paint" (or process) give? Does it preserves the part longer? Or just for the looks of it? Thanks, as I always say -- great work! :)
I just bought a South Bend 13" x 5'. This is a great inspiration. I'm curious as to what type of paint you are using. I can't understand the codes you show in your video. How much paint did it take?
That's awesome! & funny too, I have been watching this & your BP Resto. on PM for a long time, actually pm'd you for a few times. I also follow/ subscribe to your TH-cam channel, I had no idea that BJ from PM was also BasementShopGuy from TH-cam, small world. Anyways, as always you have done an absolutely amazing job in your restorations (plural) & the video documenting it. I still have my 1946 16" SBL I want to restore, I have collected lots of new parts, just need the courage to get started.
Wonderful job!
+Gilmar Trevisan Thank you Gilmar.
Beautiful work, Brad! A couple of questions: It looks like the lathe started out with a threaded spindle nose and then later had a D1-4 nose. What's the story on that, did you replace the spindle? I ask because I have a Heavy 10 and I'd like to retrofit a D1-4 spindle myself. Where did you find the replacement? The other question is, is there a write-up on the 'half-nut oil hole mod' that you did? Is this a problem that's common to Heavy 10's? Thanks for any info, and for the great videos!
Yup, she was a threaded spindle and I found an NOS cam-lock on eBay and jumped on it. There is a link in the description to the entire build thread and I believe some details on the half-nut mod is there. Glad you enjoyed the vidz!!
Outstanding work.