Photo Index - South Bend Lathe Works - Bench Lathe Model A, 4 1/2' bed

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Manufactured/Badged by:
South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	9"
Submitted By:	Phillip Rankin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Bench Lathe Model A, 4 1/2' bed
Date of Manufacturer:	1945
Serial Number:	159763 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	11/18/2014 5:38:25 PM

Comments:

Lathe was originally purchased by Welding & MFG., 609 Calliope St., New Orleans, LA. According to the Serial Number card the order was received 12/26/1944 and shipped 2/27/1945. I purchased the lathe in June 2014 from an individual in Springfield, LA

Photo 1:

Comments: South Bend Lathe 9" Model A with 4 1/2' bed
Source: Phillip Rankin

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Photo 2:

Comments: South Bend Lathe Serial No. Card
Source: Phillip Rankin

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