Boring head for the lathe spindle.

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Here is a simple project i finally finished. A boring head for my SB lathe in the correct .602 taper for the spindle. Don't know if i will use it but it was fun to make. And it was FREE, the boring head was a gift i couldn't use...Bob1st pic. Turning .602 South Bend Lathe taper.2nd pic. Arbors made, i made extra since i was setup.3rd pic. Threaded 1 1/2-18 for boring head.4th pic. Boring head installed.5th pic. Parts to use an arbor. Shaft/bushing/nut holds it inside the spindle.http://groups.yahoo.com/southbend10k/ for more pics. Attached ImagesBob WrightSalem, Ohio  Birthplace of the Silver & Deming Drillhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sawking/1999 Miller MM185 w/ Miller 185 Spoolmate spoolgun
Reply:Nice work Bob,i still gotta make a taper attachment for mine someday Victor SuperRanger O/A                                         Solar migLincoln Powermig 140Southbend 9in lathe350# kohlswa anvilMiller Maxstar 150 stl etc....
Reply:Looks real good. I just clamp my 4" in the 3 jaw when boring in the walking beam jig bolted to the lathe carriage.
Reply:That is a nice job!!And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:I used it today, i got bored with the New Years stuff. My tool block sometimes hits my live center so i cut a clearance cut in it ...BobPic #1 Cutting.Pic #2 Clearance cut in tool block for dead center.Pic #3 Cut done.Pic #4 Using wrench and spindle procector to push the tapered arbor from the spindle. It fits real tight when pulled in by the arbor shaft. Attached ImagesBob WrightSalem, Ohio  Birthplace of the Silver & Deming Drillhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sawking/1999 Miller MM185 w/ Miller 185 Spoolmate spoolgun
Reply:Great job. The first lathe I ever used was a south bend. Wonderful little machine's.