South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 107309

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	107309
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	Heavy 10L
Owner:	Richard Green
Manufacture Date:	1943 (7/2/1943)
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin note-based on s/n this lathe was built in 1941). Owner's notes: Catalog 187-YN, delivered with a factory metal bench (making it essentially an 8187-YN 3ft bed. Originally had a GE 3/4hp 3 phase motor. As I received it, it had a 1/2hp single phase motor, I upgraded that to a 1HP single-phase motor. Single-drum QCGB. Large bore spindle. 5C collet adapter with drawbar (but missing the thread protector). Steady rest. Has been fitted with a Hardinge QCTP

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