South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 1080RKL8

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	1080RKL8
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	10Lx3-1/2' bed
Owner:	Hardy Mark Smith
Manufacture Date:	1948 (est)
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission, admin added date based on s/n. Trying to determine mfg date and where to get an operators manual. IT has lots of knobs adn handles many of which I do not know are what for.Has a taper attachments. Guessing pre 1940

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