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    I just recieved my new South Bend 8K

    I am starting to spend a little more time at home. I am in the process of setting up the shop in my new house. I,ve got the workbenches in now and have mounted the SB 8K. My first task this past weekend was to machine a D1-3 backplate for my Bison 5" 3 jaw chuck I had left over from my old...
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    I just recieved my new South Bend 8K

    Sorry guys, I have been out of town on a job assignment. The lathe is still in the crate right where I left it. I hope to get home next week, however I won't be able to work in the shop until after Christmas. I'll update this thread then. Dale, Katy, Texas (Houston)
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    I just recieved my new South Bend 8K

    In a weak moment a few months ago, I sold my SB 9A I had restored a few years back. I regretted it almost immediately. I have owned a few small chinese lathes in the last ten years which were ok. Not great but ok. The SB 9A was great for Steel, brass, etc. But mostly I work with aircraft grade...
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