South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. __1159

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	__1159
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	11 inch swing, 16 inches between centers
Owner:	Dave Lee
Manufacture Date:	Prior to 1919
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date info based on s/n). Owner's comments: Have owned this lathe for 44 years. It still works and I use it quite regularly. I'd like to know the date of manufacture. I've always thought it was before the 30's.

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