South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. _30301

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	_30301
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	13" swing 5' bed cat num 65-B
Owner:	Joe Riotto
Manufacture Date:	1925
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date based on s/n). Picked this unit up a few years ago. might have some time for it now. Needs some TLC but; everything turns easy and free. previous owner put a more modern motor and drive on it. Works but I'm going to try and find the correct parts for it. maybe we'll paint it up nice when it's finished.

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