SOUTH BEND A - CL600B MANUAL LATHE

Technical Description

The South Bend Model A CL600B is a belt-driven manual lathe designed for precision machining tasks. It features a 9-inch swing over the bed and a 5 1/2-inch swing over the cross slide, with a distance between centers of 22 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of turning operations. The spindle offers variable speeds from 41 to 658 RPM, accommodating different materials and cutting requirements. The spindle nose is threaded 3/4" - 8, and the hole through the spindle measures 3/4", allowing for the passage of bar stock. The cross slide provides 5 7/8 inches of travel, enabling accurate positioning of cutting tools. The lathe delivers feeds ranging from 0.0021" to 0.0156" inches per revolution and can cut threads from 4 to 160 TPI, supporting both imperial and fine thread applications. The tailstock is equipped with a #2 Morse taper and offers 2 1/8 inches of quill travel for secure workholding and drilling operations. Powered by a 1/3 HP single-phase motor, the machine is compact yet robust, with overall dimensions of 80" x 28" x 52" and a weight of 1,000 lbs. This lathe is ideal for workshops requiring reliable, versatile, and precise metalworking capabilities.