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Great, thanks. Looks like the equipment required to produce is beyond my 'current' inventory, but who knows what the future might bring. Cheers, Dave

Another question: Have heard great things about link belts, but they don't handle reverse well. Wondering if the torque typically in reverse would be an issue, as I've read some people say they work ok in other applications.

What model SB is this? I am envious of the t-slots on the carriage, which my SB9A does not have. Is this an under-drive model?

QCTP is on the list. Comes with 3&4 jaw chucks, 19 pc collets, milling vertical slide, and quite a bit more.

Thanks for the insight. It appears all original hardware, but I had planned to swap out to Gr 8 Socket Head cap screws where feasible as I prefer the Allen wrench to flathead. There may be places where that's not possible, but I suppose I will figure that out. I would retain all original...

I just purchased a South Bend lathe this afternoon. I will be disassembling it at its current location and bringing it home over the weekend. It looks to be in very clean shape with very little debris or other issues. Because I will have it apart anyway, just looking for thoughts on things that...

Number 9 is key for me. An overly messy shop tends to get in the way of my motivation to start a new project, or return to finish one off. Whenever I arrive in my shop and the main work surfaces are clear and ready for me to go (and tools and such put back into their most recent "ideal" spot) I...

Because there can never be enough information to geek out over... https://www.mcgill.ca/engineeringdesign/step-step-design-process/basics-graphics-communication/principles-tolerancing It has a rather (ahem) lengthy discussion on fits....and it might send you into one.

So, installed the BXA toolpost. Fits nicely. Had to fabricate a thin 5/8-18 nut to accept the post. OE toolpost had a smaller OD shank, then stepped out to 5/8 and a larger flanged round head to retain in the slide. A little work on the grinder and a few Dremel cutoff disc later and I have a...

Thanks for the comments. I feel 95% sure that its right but its for an institutional purchase and having to rework it just makes it look like we got the wrong one. Unfortunately Busy Bee seems to not know what tool post will fit, despite selling several variations.