New 1955 Southbend 9A lathe

[nolo]

Just finished restoring my Southbend 9A.

I still need to get a chuck for holding briar. Any opinions on Oneway vs Trent Rudat's or waiting to see what Todd Johnson produces.


Here are some photos:
http://photobucket.com/nolopics

[e Markle]

That thing is sweeeet lookin' - nice work. Where'd you find the data plates?

[nolo]

The nameplates were bought from a guy who posts on the practicalmachinist southbend forum, jkull.

Really nice guy too.

[W.Pastuch]

Working on a lathe like this must add one more level of fun to pipemaking! Love it!

[JHowell]

Just finished restoring my Southbend 9A.

I still need to get a chuck for holding briar. Any opinions on Oneway vs Trent Rudat's or waiting to see what Todd Johnson produces.


Here are some photos:
http://photobucket.com/nolopics

http://public.jwh.fastmail.fm/images/Bison1.jpg

You didn't mention this one in your choices. Made by Mark Yingling. I haven't seen what Todd will produce, but in my opinion this chuck is the benchmark.

[nolo]

Thanks. That is a really nice chuck. I'll have to look into it.