SOUTH BEND 9 INCH MODEL A METAL LATHE / MINT / V BELT Start Price USD 3,000.00 Current Price USD 3,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 3,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Pittsford, New York See more about 'SOUTH BEND 9 INCH MODEL A METAL LATHE / MINT / V BELT ' Description   You are bidding on a SOUTH BEND 9 INCH MODEL A LATHE CIRCA 1961 DESCRIPTION REVISED  I have lowered the starting price $250 for gas and travel expences   NO SHIPPING/PICK-UP ONLY!         If you want a super lathe; this is for you. South Bend is America's most popular lathe. This lathe was bought new in 1961 by a machinist for his personal use and I got it from him. As you can see from the photos; everything is excellent condition and properly maintained. Everything is tight and the frosting on the ways is amazing. This is in the best condition of all the lathes I have had. You will never see a rare find like this again. Do not miss out on a beautiful lathe that you can enjoy for years to come. THIS LATHE IS A CLOSE TO NEW AS YOU WILL EVER GET These are a few of the details about the lathe. The lathe has a Quick Change gearbox , a rare v belt drive and large micrometer dials There is a quick change tool post and a lantern type also 110 VOLT Single Phase motor The bench is made of 2 inch thick hardwood and steel legs . . . . from floor to top of bench is 33 inches The overall length of the lathe is 50 inches and the width is 27 inches The 3 jaw chuck is 5 inches in diameter and has both inside and outside jaws The original ordering paperwork as well as other literature comes with it There is a lathe cover that comes with it and this was the original condition of the lathe when I got it . . . . the owner was a perfectionist All the tooling shown in the photos is included The lathe is in my garage and I will assist in loading Payment is a bank check or money order to be paid within 3 days of the end of auction. Removal of the lathe must be within 1 week of the close of the auction unless other arrangements have been made. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS IF MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! All the items shown in the photos except the steady rest and milliing attachment photo are included with the lathe. NO SHIPPING / PICK-UP ONLY FROM ZIP 14534 I offer no warranty or guarantee on the items I sell on Ebay. All items can be inspected prior to bidding and they are non returnable. You are bidding on a used item, it is exactly that, a used item. Please don't expect it to be new. I do my best to describe the items that I sell, but I am not an expert on every item I sell. By placing a bid you understand and agree to these terms.   The steady rest and the milling attachment shown in the photo are included only, if you use the “ BUY IT NOW “ feature THESE ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR AUCTION Place a Bid!