Photo Index - South Bend Lathe Works - 444A

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9" Swing, 48" Bed
Submitted By:	Domenick Dipyatic

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	444A
Date of Manufacturer:	1949 est
Serial Number:	172954
Last Updated	8/6/2018 8:31:45 PM

Comments:

I purchased this machine in 1991 from a private owner. It came with 3-jaw, 4-jaw chucks, a steady and follower rest, lantern tool post holder, a collet closer, numerous straight, left and right tool holders, two drill chucks, micrometer carriage stop and a bunch of high speed bits. It is mounted on an interesting table. The back splash and pan don't look shop made, but may be. This could possibly be a factory option. The steel gussets were added by a previous owner. I also have the original Parts List with the serial number of the lathe hand written on the cover. Also included was a 1944 copy of How to run a lathe, and The South Bend Machine Shop Course for apprentice training. Book No. 39-B with 12 projects.

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Comments: front view
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Comments: plate
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Comments: detail of back splash
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Comments: close up
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