South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 32047NAR9

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	32047NAR9
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	Model"A"Serial #on plateCL644Z
Owner:	Nathan Woodhull
Manufacture Date:	1953
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission, Admin added date based on s/n. Sorry I cannot send you a photo as I am computer illiterate.I got the lathe with boxes of parts,collets,etc.The lathe is very dirty and somewhat rusty,but the motor runs and both belts are there.Before I start it up I want to make sure that it is properly lubricated as it has set for a long time in an unheated building.Is Grizzly the only source of parts?I think I should start with an operators manual. Many thanks,Nathan Woodhull

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