sb10x26_00.txt

Here are some pics of my fairly worn Southbend 10" lathe.
Some of the pictures show a little brown in some places which looks
like rust, but it is not.  I think it's gummed-up oil.  The spindle rotates
freely and feels tight(no noticable slop) but I have not yet performed
the movement test.  Additionaly, the carriage feels nice and solid with no
noticable binding, although I think the ways are worn even though no
ridges are noticeable with the naked eye.  The gears are all clean with not
much wear, and the lathe runs very quiet.  But I haven't pulled it fully apart
yet to give it a full inspection.

-Justin Holmes
justin@holmesweb.net
Nov 28 2005