Clausing Industrial, Inc. Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 2197

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Clausing Industrial, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	2197
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	1000 (Mk 3) 12"x36"
Owner:	Mark Lee
Manufacture Date:	1944
Notes:	Source=email from owner. Owner's notes: I've been refurbishing a circa-1944 Clausing 100 lathe (Mk 3), 12" x 36", serial #2197. It has the QC gearbox, clutch/brake countershaft option, and "automatic" apron (cross-feed drive). It was sold to the War Department (US Army Ordnance, I believe).

Machine Picture

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