South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 11607RKX16

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	11607RKX16
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	Heavy 10 L
Owner:	Chuck Lambert
Manufacture Date:	1959
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date based on s/n) Heavy 10 Lathe R= 10", K= w/Quick Change Gear, Friction Feed Apron, Underneath Motor Drive, metal cabinet, X= "Special Spindle and Swing Type" (has 1-7/8" i.d. bore spindle, 2-1/4" o.d.) 3rd owner, original owner was Cleveland City Schools. Originally sold by Reynolds Machinery Company, Cleveland, Ohio (est.1960? Please advise)

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