South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. _97755

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	_97755
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	9"Model B, 3ft bed
Owner:	Mr Tim Edwards
Manufacture Date:	1940
Notes:	Source=owner’s submission (admin added date based on s/n). Owner’s notes: Photo will follow as soon as the machine is in a cosmetically presentable condition! It has little wear at present and only some slight damage to the top slide which does not cause any problems. The machine was purchased second hand shortly after the war from Buck & Ryan, Tool Merchants, London by my late father. The machine has passed through various family members and now, at last, it is my turn! I am presently cleaning, lubricating and inspecting the pure Indiana goodness.

Machine Picture

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