Beautiful job. Shows what can be done on the “wrong” machine when you’re in a pinch and need parts. You can slow down that saw for metal cutting with a VFD and 3 phase motor, with no loss of torque, to make it much more versatile for not that much money.
Great to see you using the South Bend George, my wife's grandfather Knight Thomas owned a machine shop and welding shop and got me started in the business. When cutting Aluminum on the lathe or mill he would always have a little can of Kerosene and a small brush to apply it on the cutting surface. I have done the same in years past (when I was a young man) and it seems to work pretty good. It might not be the correct lube and I'm sure I will get some advice on what I should be using but thought I would pass it on. Keep up the good works George and thank you for sharing.
I ran a badly worn South-Bend in one shop that produced poor finishes and broke many cut-off blades when the spindle jacked up due to worn headstock bearings. I did not know how to rebuild the head and adjust the bearings back then by now I do, thanks to your excellent teaching videos.
What software/camera is letting you Slow down the Video? Would really like to see how to make a Skidoo/Rotax 277F / Rotax 277UL Crank. Made from 1978 to 2008. No replacement 277 cranks available.
You had me at the Snap Gage! IMO, the only accurate way to measure a bore. Yours look like Mitutoyo, which I believe are currently the best on the market. I’ve got both Mitutoyo and Starrett - I like the shorter handles on the Starrett, but I do think the quality on the Mitutoyo is slightly better. I also use a micrometer stand which increases my overall accuracy and speed.
I have a 1985 south bend13 I got when the high schools were closing the trade shops , in late 1990s . Has metric and imperial dials . And came with a set of 5c collets and closer , Really nice ol lathe
Your brother now has some new blocks with close tolerances, It's great to have some equipment and be a hobbyist. Learn as we go and have some fun and satisfaction in the process.
