Variable Speed Lathe | Southbend SB1001 instruction

8K™ 8" X 18"

VARIABLE SPEED LATHE

MODEL SB1001

OWNER'S MANUAL

Copyright © December, 2011

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/11

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Southbend SB1001 owner manual Variable Speed Lathe

Contents

Variable Speed Lathe Customer Service UpdatesScope of Manual Manual Feedback Table of Contents Adjusting Drive Belts Foreword About This Machine8K Lathe Identiﬁcation Basic Controls Components Master Power SwitchControl Panel Carriage components Carriage Tailstock #$ % 704040%2 140 +70 Understanding Risks of Machinery Basic Machine Safety F E T Y Additional Metal Lathe Safety Additional Chuck Safety For Cleaning & Assembly Required for SetupPreparation Overview Typical preparation process is as follows Availability Power Supply RequirementsFull-Load Current Rating Circuit Requirements Extension Cords Grounding Requirements Inventory Unpacking Before cleaning, gather the following Cleaning & ProtectingBasic steps for removing rust preventative Location Leveling Leveling & MountingMounting Machine Base Work bench Connecting Power Power ConnectionDisconnecting Power Lubricating Lathe To test run your machine Test Run Engaged Factory adjustments that should be veriﬁed Recommended AdjustmentsSpindle Break-In To perform the spindle break-in Operation Overview To install the chuck Chuck Installation Correct Scroll Chuck Clamping Chuck RemovalTo remove the chuck Mounting Workpiece Jaw Chuck To mount a non-concentric workpiece to the faceplate Faceplate Installing Tooling Using QuillTo install tooling in the tailstock Tailstock Aligning Tailstock to Spindle Centerline Offsetting TailstockTo offset the tailstock To align the tailstock to the spindle centerline Looking down from above Move tailstock toward Dead Centers CentersLive Centers Mounting Center in Tailstock Mounting Center in SpindleRemoving Center from Spindle To mount a center in the tailstock Mounting Workpiece Between Centers Carriage & Slide Locks To install a tool in the tool post Installing ToolCompound Rest Four-Way Tool Post To align the cutting tool with the tailstock Aligning Cutting Tool with Spindle CenterlineCenter Top View Spindle Speed Manual Feed To Change the Drive Belt Position Selecting Spindle Speed RangeTools Needed Qty Selecting Spindle Speed Power Feed Threading SetupTiming Belts & Pulleys Pulley Deflection Setting Power Feed Rate of 0.0041/rev Setting Power Feed Rate Setting Thread Pitch of 12 TPI Setting Threading Controls Thread Dial 16 B 12, 20, or 28 TPI Thread Dial Chart10, 14, or 18 TPI 16, 24, or 32 TPI To change the position of the feed direction gears Changing Feed Direction SB1281-MT#2 High-Performance Live Center Set AccessoriesSB1470-Steady Rest for SB1001 SB1471-Follow Rest for SB1001 SB1391-D1-3 Back Plate SB1245-MT#2 Bull Nose CenterSB1354-South Bend Cast-Iron Workbench Legs, 1 Pair Daily, After Operations Maintenance ScheduleOngoing Daily, Before Operations Spindle Bearings LubricationOil Gun To lubricate the feed direction gears Feed Direction Gears Longitudinal Leadscrew Grease Fittings Bedways & Slides Jaw Chuck Machine Storage Leadscrew End Play AdjustmentTo prepare the lathe for storage To remove leadscrew end play To adjust the saddle gib Gib AdjustmentSaddle Gib To adjust the drive belts Adjusting Drive BeltsCross Slide & Compound Rest Gibs Pulley Deflection Trou B Leshooti NG Trou B Leshooti NG Wiring Diagram Color KEY Electrical Safety Instructions A12-30-10 To ON/OFF Electrical Cabinet Wiring Diagram Description Headstock Bed & Timing-Belt Bed & Timing-Belt Pulleys Parts List Saddle & Cross Slide Tool Post Lever Compound Rest & Tool Post Apron Quill Electrical & End Cover 723 701 728 Door Closed Label LabelsPage Page Warranty #TS14279