Photo Index - South Bend Lathe Works - Heavy 10

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	4 Foot Bed
Submitted By:	Guy Edkins

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Heavy 10
Date of Manufacturer:	1983
Serial Number:
Last Updated	4/8/2026 2:24:04 PM

Comments:

Purchased from someone who was going to restore it. He purchased it at auction from trade school. The lathe had already been taken apart almost entirely when purchased. There is about 80 hours in panel prep and general paint removal. All primed and then sprayed with Sherwin Williams custom matched oil enamel. Rewired completely. New Hitachi VFD for new 3 phase Baldor motor. The entire head casting was cleaned in an ultrasonic bath. Gearbox got all new bushings and bearings. Crossfeed and compound lead screw nuts were replaced. New drive belt, new oiler wicks everywhere. Holds .005 over 30 inches. I will be putting a DRO and tach on it in the fall.

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Comments: Lathe with drawers
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Comments: Lathe as completed
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Comments: VFD Wiring in process
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Comments: Panels after painting
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