This lathe turned out beautiful and it's my new main lathe in the shop!

I found a South Bend Heavy 10L from 1938 at a garage sale and dragged it home for cleanup and restoration. I live in the frozen hell-scape of the American Midwest so this was a lovely winter project. I show every step of the rebuild and goof around in the process so I hope it gives you a chuckle.

If you want to see how I got the heaviest parts down the stairs check this out
   • Simple Machines and the Art of Stair ...  

If you want to see how I moved it across the floor check this out
   • Moving a Lathe With the Power of Frie...  

I built a stand to raise it up 9"
   • Taking a Stand... I Mean Making a Sta...  

This videos contains some naughty words and bourbon, it should not be watched by squares... or most people actually. I would consider it the finest honor of my life if mrpete222 saw this and roasted it, I suppose I can dream.

-Daveman