South Bend Heavy 10 Gunsmithing

As the lathe turns south bend heavy 10 restoration part 2 duration. Machine runs great and all mechanical surfaces are in great condition. Will a south bend 10l heavy 10 with d1 4 spindle and 3 12 bed be good for barrel work and general gunsmithing.
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Ok i have posted this in the gunsmithing forum and have no responses.

South bend heavy 10 gunsmithing. I was wondering what guys were using as barrel spiders on their south bend heavy 10. Very nice south bend heavy 10 with 3 12 foot flame hard bed and d1 4 spindle. Restoring a south bend heavy 10 bed turret part 1 duration. Although gunsmith barrel work and other related work can be done reliably on a south bend heavy 10 it is difficult to find a maximum length bed heavy 10 45 feet bed it appears that 5 foot bed was not made for heavy 10 even though advertised that is in excellent condition.

The sb1007 south bend 10 lathe is a modern variation of our classic south bend legend known worldwide for its reliability and exceptional accuracy. There is one pictured in the what have you made forum but no specifics. My heavy 10 has the 2 14 8 tpi headstock spindle with the 1 38 through hole. Packed with features and refinements usually found only on much larger more expensive machines this gear head lathe is versatile and heavy enough to do a wide variety of jobs yet light enough to be quick and responsive to the operator.

Since most of this work can be done thru the headstock is bed length that needed. I know a 4 12 bed would work great but the shorter beds are easier to find. Cale 618 594 6301 or email salesat.