South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 94495

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	94495
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	South bend lathe cat no. 115-ZBC serial 94495 (on
Owner:	Russell Swartzfager
Manufacture Date:	1940
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date based on s/n). Owner's notes: I bought this lathe two days ago and it is in what I think is great condition minus needing a new flat belt. There is very little wear for the age and I believe it is sitting on what may be the original cabinet. From the serial number 94495 it appears that this lathe was made in 1939.

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