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I have had my first metal lathe for over 10 years - an old South Bend 9" Workshop C. Had lots of miles on it and was extremely dirty when I got it, so I tore it down completely, cleaned, new felt, etc. Has been a good machine. Taught myself to thread with it but have to admit change gears and no power feed can get old at times. Few years ago I acquired a Cincinnati 13 inch and debated getting rid of the SB. Decided to...
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I have had my first metal lathe for over 10 years - an old South Bend 9" Workshop C. Had lots of miles on it and was extremely dirty when I got it, so I tore it down completely, cleaned, new felt, etc. Has been a good machine. Taught myself to thread with it but have to admit change gears and no power feed can get old at times. Few years ago I acquired a Cincinnati 13 inch and debated getting rid of the SB. Decided to...
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