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This is a discussion on before and after within the Lathes forums, part of the Machinists category; heres the 1939 southbend 415C i got for free from craigs list.....before i did a complete teardown and refurbish and ...


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Old 02-12-2008, 06:53 PM
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heres the 1939 southbend 415C i got for free from craigs list.....before i did a complete teardown and refurbish and paint job....and afterwards.....its sure purty
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:53 PM
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That is nice and pretty. Too bad they don't stay that way. You can add your SB lathe serial number to a growing list of lathe owners if you want to email Steve Wells at his SB site. wswells@earthlink.net ...Bob
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Old 02-13-2008, 02:21 AM
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You lucky son I've been trying to find a freebie for months (to no avail sigh..) enjoy your now new toy ....oh and if you find another one you don't want feel free to pass it on to me it would be GREATELY appreciated

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Old 02-13-2008, 10:46 AM
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Old 03-13-2008, 06:33 PM
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So shiny .It's just nice to give attention to this old ladies .They can pay back preatty good.Nice JOB
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Old 03-22-2008, 12:01 PM
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Hey man, that is beautiful!
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Old 03-22-2008, 10:32 PM
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Great job you gotta like those old machines.
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