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[Martin]

I am helping a friend that has retired from the jewelry and model making trade. 
 
This was his lathe. What you see is what I have for sale. It has a 9'' swing and is a South Bend model A with a 36" long bed. Easy to move and takes up a small footprint. It is the standard of small lathes. Parts and upgrades still readily available. This was still in service until it was put in storage a few year ago. Needs a good home and a good clean and a strong bench to mount it to.

I have the same model and use it all the time in my hobby and work. I am 30 miles north of San Francisco and can deliver to SF if needed. 
 
Do your research and shoot me an offer. I am offering it to the Slotblog community first but at some point will also advertise elsewhere.
 
Thanks for looking. I will answer any questions you may have. I have had mine for maybe 10 years now.
If you are in the north bay area you are welcome to take a closer look. 

Martin

 

 

[Dave Crevie]

I'll assume it comes with the motor. Is it 110/120 split-phase or 220/240 three-phase. Most homes don't have three-phase. 

 

Lots of good accessories. Especially the steady rest. And hobby builders will find the 5-c collets very useful. 

 

I, like most old timers, learned on South Bend lathes. I'd make an offer if I was still active. 

[Martin]

Thanks for your interest Dave. I will have to take a pic of the motor I.D. tag next time I am at the shop where this is resting.

This lathe was removed from a professional shop in San Francisco, so I need to check. I bought a 110V motor for mine. 

 

I do love the South Bend I have which is the same model A just a foot longer. Never needed that extra foot so not sure I would not preferer the extra room?