South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 2472 O

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	2472 O
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	~10" Swing, Flat Belt Driven, 72" Bed Lathe. Cast
Owner:	Elliot Carter
Manufacture Date:	1913
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission (admin added date based on s/n). Owner's notes: Purchased via Facebook Marketplace November of 2025, assumed it was incomplete ~1940s-1950s lathe based on exposed flat belts, cast iron legs etc. After finding Serial number, I believe it is quite a bit older, approximately ~1913 but would like help confirming. Plan to readjust and use with remotely mounted motor and secondary drive, and would be open to suggestions on whether refinishing would ruin historical value.

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