South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 7727TKX

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	7727TKX
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	South Bend Metal Lathe / Cat. No. CL9145C
Owner:	Mike Talerico
Manufacture Date:	1959
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date based on s/n). Owner's notes: This lathe was sold by the W.B. Rapp Company in Philadelphia, PA. It was sold new to an industrial engine rebuilder also located in Philadelphia, PA. The machine was lightly used in the fuel injection shop until appx 1995. It has sat unused in the building until March 2024 when I received it. It is currently in the process of being cleaned and inspected prior to being returned to service.

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