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    04-30-2013, 11:57 PM
    ldbent replied to a thread Tell me about a South Bend 13" lathe in General
    The 13"SB is an excellent machine. Spindle bore-1.375"(large enough for 5C collet draw tube) Spindle taper-4&1/2MT. There is an adapter to 3MT to...
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    04-30-2013, 06:41 PM
    ldbent replied to a thread Free Lathe in General
    I had a 12(14.5) X 30. Good old lathe. Weighs about 2800# if memory serves. Top speed around 1000 rpm. Reversing lead screw on apron-single tooth...
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    04-26-2013, 11:18 PM
    ldbent replied to a thread Chinese Motor Improvement in General
    Having owned good, bad and indifferent machines I've noticed the biggest difference isn't in motor quality but in drive line quality. In good...
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    04-16-2013, 08:10 PM
    ldbent replied to a thread Looking at a Pre WWII lathe in General
    The CL poster never said his father was the original owner. The 4 step cone pulley on the feed shaft was equivalent to a quick change feed system. ...
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    03-29-2013, 12:44 PM
    ldbent replied to a thread Monarch model C ? in General
    Don't you have more info? Appears to be a 12 X 30 lathe-actual swing 14.5 inches. D-1-6 spindle nose. Approximately 5HP 230/460V motor. Speed...
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    03-22-2013, 10:31 AM
    ldbent replied to a thread QCTP More rigid design in General
    I have a lathe that swings 18.5 inches and requires a CA/400 series tool post. A quality QCTP w/ holders costs more than I paid for the lathe. I'm...
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