All South Bend Lathe 16″ models manufactured between 1939 and 1978 are covered by this rebuild kit (See Lathe Reference Photos.
The kit contains all of the consumable parts, such as felt wicks, gaskets, wipers, and spindle capillary oilers, that are required for the rebuild process.
A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe is a comprehensive resource that includes illustrations. There is no requirement for previous machinery experience.
ILION Industrial Services LLC manufactures all of its products entirely in the United States.
Quick Change Gearboxes are available for single tumbler and double tumbler (1 lever and 2 lever) Quick Change Gearboxes (See Diagram).
A new publication and parts kit for vintage South Bend Lathe owners who need to overhaul or clean up their 16″ Industrial lathe are being released today. When you purchase our comprehensive rebuild package, you will receive everything you need to help restore your lathe to its original operating condition. Our manual was painstakingly created over two years specifically with the South Bend Lathe owner in mind, and it addresses the most frequently asked questions as well as the most effective methods for renovating a used lathe. We hope you find it useful. Despite the fact that South Bend stopped manufacturing these high-quality machines years ago, there are still thousands of serviceable lathes sitting around in home shops, small businesses, schools, and machinery dealers. If you are looking for a good used South Bend lathe, our book will provide you with information on all of the different models that were made as well as how to evaluate the condition of a lathe before purchasing it. The 156-page instruction manual that comes with this kit is fully illustrated with nearly 450 photographs, and it includes step-by-step instructions for disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and adjusting the kit’s components. The manual includes an illustrated refinishing guide as well as a lubrication chart, as well as links to other resources for vintage SBL owners seeking additional assistance and documentation. In order to make it easier to read at the bench, the manual text is printed in a font that is two points larger than normal. The following items are included in the package. “A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe Models” is the title of the manual. 10L, 13″ 14 1/2″, 16″ 2 Precision Spring Loaded Capillary oil wicks with precision spring loadin. Apron Gasket with a Die-Cut Desig. Tailstock Washers with a Die-Cut Desig. 4 Way Wipers for the Saddle that are Die Cu. 2 tailstock wipers with a die-cut desig. Gasket for the spindle that has been die cu. For the Reversing Gears, we used round felt wicks. Feelers for the Quick Change Gear Box (Shafts and Oil Passages) *** Square felts for shaft lubrication Feelers for the Quick Change Gear Box (Shafts and Oil Passages. WARNING: ILION Industrial Services, LLC is not affiliated with South Bend Lathe, Inc., or any of its successor companies. South Bend Lathe, Inc. does not endorse any of the products or information on this site as OEM information, parts, or products.
The seller was extremely accommodating in that he included the parts I would require for my 14.5 South Bend Lathe. Thank you very much.
