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Actually, a metal lathe ordinarily is used at lower speeds than a wood lathe. My South Bend (a 13″ swing) looks very similar to Jeremy’s, and the maximum speed is around 1000 rpm.
In 1908, the brothers moved to the Singer Sewing Machine buildings on Madison Street and formally named their company South Bend Lathe Works. By 1919, they were producing 44 different sizes of one ...
South Bend Lathe, which was already established, took over Studebaker’s machine shop, Beckman noted. Great Lakes Foundry took over the foundry.
South Bend Lathe, which was already established, took over Studebaker’s machine shop, Beckman noted. Great Lakes Foundry took over the foundry. Allied Stamping, among others, set up operations ...
When it comes to machine tools, a good rule of thumb is that heavier is better. A big South Bend lathe or Bridgeport mill might tip the scales at ludicrous weight, but all that mass goes to ...
Alice Jean Detzler (Affectionately Cindy) 102, passed away peacefully on April 29 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born March 16, 1923 in South Bend Indiana to Lillian and Leo Wittner and ...
South Bend Lathe, which was already established, took over Studebaker’s machine shop, Beckman noted. Great Lakes Foundry took over the foundry.