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Kevin in NJ · 02-26-2018, 08:37 AM

Custom bushings for the steering sector output was one case.

The bushings they sell do not seem large enough, at least the ones I bought, for new sector shaft. That is the sector shaft fit in without needing to hone to size. I reground a very slightly worn (a bit over .001") shaft and made a bushing that was honed to fit the smaller diameter.

I have made some tools up here and there. Usually to fix stuff most people dont fix.

I have a short be Southbend 9" Model A.

If anyone is interesting in getting a lathe just check craigslist every day. You never know what shows up- CHEAP. I got one that had a little bit of way wear for $300 with some tooling. A guy at work got one that was basically new for $300. Bought another for $300 for the metal table and the 6 jaw chuck. Sold the lathe for $325 a few years later when my brother picked up an almost new 4 1/2' bed SB 9 for, yes you guessed it $300. I have to say, usually the SB 9 in decent shape can sell for $1000 with some some tools.

02-26-2018, 08:37 AM	#2
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Making A parts with lathe Custom bushings for the steering sector output was one case. The bushings they sell do not seem large enough, at least the ones I bought, for new sector shaft. That is the sector shaft fit in without needing to hone to size. I reground a very slightly worn (a bit over .001") shaft and made a bushing that was honed to fit the smaller diameter. I have made some tools up here and there. Usually to fix stuff most people dont fix. I have a short be Southbend 9" Model A. If anyone is interesting in getting a lathe just check craigslist every day. You never know what shows up- CHEAP. I got one that had a little bit of way wear for $300 with some tooling. A guy at work got one that was basically new for $300. Bought another for $300 for the metal table and the 6 jaw chuck. Sold the lathe for $325 a few years later when my brother picked up an almost new 4 1/2' bed SB 9 for, yes you guessed it $300. I have to say, usually the SB 9 in decent shape can sell for $1000 with some some tools.