1939 Specifications for 9-inch "Workshop" Lathes Models A, B, and C

This page has changed from the original specs posted, which were from 1942.  They are being updated to include other lathes from that series.  In the meantime, see specifications for other series.

All 9-inch swing "Workshop" precision lathes are identical in workmanship, material and quality, and have similar headstock, saddle and bed as larger industrial size South Bend lathes.


Capacity of Lathe

Swing over bed and saddle wings 9 1/4 in
Swing over saddle cross slide 5 1/2 in

Threads and Feeds

Model A Lathe - Quick Change Gear and Automatic Apron

Threads
     - 48 selections R. H. or L. H.
4 to 224 per inch
Longitudinal Feeds
     - friction clutch
     - 32 selections R. H. or L. H.
.0015" to .0213"
Cross Feeds
     - friction clutch
     - 32 selections R. H. or L. H.
.0004" to .0063"

 

Model B Lathe - Independent Change Gear and Automatic Apron

Threads
     - 45 selections R. H. or L. H.
4 to 160 per inch
Longitudinal Feeds
     - friction clutch
     - 26 selections R. H. or L. H.
.0021" to .0155"
Cross Feeds
     - friction clutch
     - 23 selections
.001" to .0046"

 

Model C Lathe - Independent Change Gear and Plain Apron

Threads
     - 45 selections R. H. or L. H.
4 to 160 per inch
Longitudinal Feeds
     - friction clutch
     - 14 selections R. H. or L. H.
.0021" to .0156"
Cross Feeds
     - friction clutch
     - 23 selections
Hand operated

 

Lead screw diameter and threads per inch 3/4" - 8

Headstock

Large spindle bearing

1 13/16" dia. x 2 1/4" long

Small spindle bearing 1 3/8" dia. x 1 3/8" long
Hole through spindle 3/4"
Maximum collet capacity 1/2"
Size of Morse taper center No. 2
Spindle nose diameter and threads per inch 1 1/2" - 8
Width of cone pulley step for belt 1"
Face plate diameter 5 1/8"

Standard Spindle Speeds

Standard spindle speeds (subject to five percent variation)
RPM of spindle, back gears engaged 41 72 127
RPM of spindle, direct belt driven 212 370 658
High Spindle Speeds in addition to Standard spindle speeds
Regular equipment on 12-speed lahtes, optional on other models at extra cost
RPM of spindle, back gears engaged 79 138 246
RPM of spindle, direct belt driven 408 716 1270
V-Belt Driven Lathe Spindle Speeds
RPM of spindle, back gears engaged 46 63 85 117
RPM of spindle, direct belt driven 239 326 442 609
 

 


Compound Rest

Cross slide travel 5 7/8"
Angular hand feed of compound rest top slide 2 1/4"

Tool Post

Size of opering for tool holder shank 3/8" x 3/4"
Size of cutter bits tool holder takes 1/4" square

Tailstock

Size of Morse taper centers No. 2
Spindle travel 2 1/8"
Each graduation on tailstock spindle advances spindle 1/16"
Tailstock top will set over for taper turning 11/16"

 


 

Motor

Horsepower of motor required for 9-inch "Workshop" motor driven lathes 1/4 H.P.
Horsepower of motor required for 9-inch "Workshop" 12-speed motor driven lathes 1/3 H.P.
RPM of standard motor 1725 RPM
Number of V-belts used 1

Specifications of Lathes with Metric Lead Screws

Applying only to lathes with metric lead screw and metric graduations.
Model A Quick Change Gear
      - 46 threads R. H. or L. H.
7.5 mm to 0.2 mm
Model B Standard Change Gear
      - 35 threads R. H. or L. H.
7.0 mm to 0.2 mm
Model C Standard Change Gear
      - 35 threads R. H. or L. H.
7.0 mm to 0.2 mm
Lead screw pitch 3.0 mm
Cross feed screw pitch 2.5 mm
Compound rest feed screw pitch 2.5 mm
Each graduation on cross feed micrometer collar advances tool 0.02 mm
Each graduation on compound rest micrometer collar advances tool 0.02 mm
Each graduation on tailstock spindle advances spindle 1.0 mm

Headstock Apron Change Gears
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