South bend SB1263, Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet

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MODEL SB1263

TAPER ATTACHMENT

Copyright © January, 2012 by South Bend Lathe Co.  Revised January, 2014 (ST)

WARNING: No portion of this manual may be reproduced without written approval. 

For Product Manufactured Since 9/11  #TS14639  Printed in Taiwan

Specifications

Introduction

Designed for Lathe Models ... SB1039, SB1049–52

Taper Per Inch Range ........................ ±0.00"–0.18"

Maximum Taper Length ......................................9"

Minor Inch Scale Divisions .............................0.01"

Major Inch Scale Divisions .............................0.02"

Taper Angle Range ....................................±0°–10°

Minor Angle Scale Divisions...............................

1

⁄

2

°

Major Angle Scale Divisions ................................1°

Construction ..................................Cast Iron, Steel

Net Weight ................................................... 49 lbs.

Shipping Weight ........................................... 60 lbs.

Factory ........................................................ Taiwan

This taper attachment is heavy! Get 

assistance when installing it on the lathe. 

Wear heavy-duty leather boots with toe 

protection, and keep hands and fingers away 

from all pinch points. Ignoring this warning 

can lead to severe crushing injuries! 

This taper attachment mounts quickly to the 

back bedway of your lathe, as shown in Figure 1. 

Accurate tapers can be cut without repositioning 

the attachment or having to offset the tailstock.

The Model SB1263 features an inches scale and 

a degree scale. An angle adjusting knob with fine 

threads achieves precise control when setting 

tapers. 

Another feature is the ability to use the taper 

attachment without disengaging the cross slide 

nut. This design allows the taper attachment to 

be functional at any time by simply tightening 

the two deadman clamp cap screws, which lock 

the deadman clamp to the rear lathe way.

Figure 1. Taper attachment installed on rear of lathe. 

Note: Splash guard removed for clarity.