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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Lathe, Metal
Machine Size: 9" Swing, 4' Bed
Submitted By: Alan DuBoff
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: South Bend 9A
Date of Manufacturer: April 12, 1946
Serial Number: 172285
Last Updated 7/24/2018 4:53:49 PM

Comments:
This machine was taken out of the old Levi Strauss building in San Fransisco. It has the gearbox on it.

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Comments: On my bench, ready for work...
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Comments: Levi Strauss & Co. inventory tag, how cool is that???
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Comments: With old tool changer (original, BTW), which was replaced with an Aloris...
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Comments: I turn these split-nuts on the South Bend 9A for handsaws.
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