South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. FWM 118747 LQR

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	FWM 118747 LQR
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	10" swing, 4' bed, 187-AN
Owner:	Edward Dembowski
Manufacture Date:	1941
Notes:	Source=owner’s submission (admin added estimated date based on s/n). Owner’s comments: This is an old South Bend 10L lathe. It was in a classroom environment, then it sat in someone's garage for several years.

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