South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. __1359

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	__1359
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	South Bend No.27-A 11"x4'
Owner:	George Stephens
Manufacture Date:	1912
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission. Manufacture date should be 1912. The serial number (1359) falls into 1912 when the various South Bend serial number indexes are looked at. The lathe is complete with no major damage or missing parts. It cam with a steady rest, lathe dogs, 3 and 4 jaw chucks, antique wrenches, countershaft assembly and an electric motor among other items.

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