Cutting Mica on generator

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Paperman
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Cutting Mica on generator

Post by Paperman » Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:11 pm

I was able to use my mica cutter for my South Bend lathe. Owned it forever and was able to put it to good use.
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Re: Cutting Mica on generator

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:45 pm

Commutator looks good.... windings look well-done.
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Re: Cutting Mica on generator

Post by BUSHMIKE » Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:16 am

Nice! Here is the catalog cut from the 1928 South Bend full line catalog that came with my 13” lathe. Two styles of mica undercutters. The one I have been searching out for years is the the rod boring attachment. It would be easy enough to make a copy, but I would sure love an original.
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Re: Cutting Mica on generator

Post by BUSHMIKE » Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:19 am

Here is my restored lathe. South Bend 13” Model O.
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Re: Cutting Mica on generator

Post by Scott_Conger » Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:20 am

Wonderful machine!

thanks for sharing
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Re: Cutting Mica on generator

Post by Ken Buhler » Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:39 pm

I got this from a 95 year old gent who used this on Model T generators in the day. He kept it in pristine condition.
It is a wonderful tool that is easy to use and I am grateful.
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Re: Cutting Mica on generator

Post by Scott_Conger » Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:56 pm

Interesting setup...never seen one before...and it is indeed in gorgeous shape. Nice acquisition!
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