South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. _59206

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	_59206
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	9" bench lathe, 42" bed
Owner:	Mike Price
Manufacture Date:	1935
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date based on s/n). Owner's notes: Previous owner said 1934 built. Was given to me as more or less scrap metal but I refurbished it and it runs as sweet as silk. I use it regularly for modelmaking. instrument making and repairs, and general shop use. Flat belt drive to headstock, belt was held together with a few twists of copper wire - then I found a box of proper belt joiners at the local landfill! If anyone needs belt joiners I can supply them!

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