User guide
16" South Bend Precision Toolroom Lathe
(Circa 1958)
Power Feed .........................................................54
Power Feed Controls .......................................... 55
Setting Power Feed Rate .................................... 57
End Gears ...........................................................58
Standard End Gear Configuration ...................... 58
Alternate End Gear Configuration .....................58
Threading Controls ............................................ 59
Headstock & Gearbox Threading Controls ..........59
Apron Controls ..................................................60
Thread Dial ....................................................... 61
Thread Dial Chart .............................................61
Chip Drawer ....................................................... 63
Coolant System ..................................................63
Rod Support........................................................64
ACCESSORIES ...................................................65
MAINTENANCE ...................................................66
Maintenance Schedule ....................................... 66
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................66
Maintenance Chart ............................................67
Lubrication .........................................................68
Headstock ......................................................... 68
Quick-Change Gearbox ...................................... 69
Apron ................................................................ 70
One-Shot Oiler ..................................................71
Longitudinal Leadscrew ..................................... 72
Ball Oilers .........................................................72
End Gears .........................................................73
Coolant System Service .....................................74
Hazards.............................................................74
Adding Fluid .....................................................75
Changing Coolant ..............................................75
Machine Storage ................................................ 76
SERVICE ..............................................................77
Backlash Adjustment ........................................ 77
Compound Rest .................................................77
Cross Slide ........................................................ 77
Leadscrew End Play Adjustment ......................78
Gib Adjustment .................................................. 78
Half Nut Adjustment .........................................80
V-Belts ................................................................ 80
Spindle Clutch Adjustment ............................... 81
Leadscrew Shear Pin Replacement ..................84
Gap Insert Removal & Installation ..................86
Gap Removal ..................................................... 86
Gap Installation ................................................ 87
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................88
ELECTRICAL ........................................................91
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................91
Correcting Phase Polarity ................................. 92
Wiring Overview ................................................93
Component Location Index................................94
Electrical Cabinet Wiring ..................................95
Spindle Motor ..................................................... 97
Coolant Pump ..................................................... 97
Control Panel .....................................................98
Additional Components ..................................... 99
Power Supply Connection .................................. 99
PARTS ................................................................100
Headstock Housing .......................................... 100
Headstock Gears ..............................................103
Gearbox ............................................................ 107
End Gears .........................................................115
Motor & Headstock Oil System ....................... 116
Saddle & Cross Slide .......................................118
Tool Post & Compound Rest ............................ 121
Bed & Shafts .................................................... 122
Stands & Panels
(SB1046PF-47PF, SB1056F-58F) ................... 124
Stand & Panels (SB1048PF) ........................... 126
Brake ................................................................128
Tailstock ........................................................... 129
Thread Dial ...................................................... 130
Micrometer Stop...............................................130
Steady Rest ...................................................... 131
Follow Rest ....................................................... 131
Electrical Cabinet & Control Panel ................ 132
Accessories ....................................................... 133
Front Machine Labels ......................................134
Rear Machine Labels .......................................135
WARRANTY .......................................................137