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South Bend 9" model A refurbished W/RPM Tach.
here is my "new to me" South bend 9" model A precision lathe, it took me 6 MOs to find the one I was looking for & I had to drive 6 hrs. (one way) to retrieve it.  I tore it apart & completely cleaned it, honestly it was pretty clean to start with, but I took it all the way down & went through the gearbox & spindle head & carriage saddle. everything was scrubbed spotlessly & a new felt kit applied regardless of if it needed it or not. I had Sherwin Williams mix up the "perfect" green/gray paint...it took 3 attempts, but it now has industrial oil-based enamel on it now. (takes a week to cure) I installed an RPM/tachometer L.E.D read out on it, which works very well. I shortened the linkage & belt so it can be on a 24" deep countertop. all the wiring was replaced as well (it was scary original) & a grounded plug was installed. it has a new QCTP setup as well.
7/8” Metal Snap in Panel Plugs Bright Nickel Plated Steel Hole Cover .875 Silver

115V rpm led gauge

blk plastic electrical boxes