South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 172954

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	172954
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	Model 444A 9" swing, 4' bed horizontal motor drive
Owner:	Dom Dipyatic
Manufacture Date:	1949 est
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added estimated date based on s/n): 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, numerous straight, left and right tool holders, two drill chucks, micrometer carriage stop and a bunch of high speed bits. 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 apperntice training. Book No. 39-B with 12 projects.

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