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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 Inch; 3' 6" Bed
Submitted By:	Alex Monter

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	South Bend 9a V-Belt Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	1942
Serial Number:	127200 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	1/9/2025 2:04:45 AM

Comments:

I acquired this Lathe about an hour away from where I live and the machine came from California and made it way up into Washington and was sitting in a garage for 10-15+ years unrestored/unused, the Lathe was sold to a Navy back in 1942 to a supply place. I am planning to do this restoration when I get more space, I got a South Bend 10k that was in better condition and I will be using that to make parts for the SB9A.

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Comments: Spindle assembly with a custom guard.
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Comments: Spindle cover open showing 5 pulley options.
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Comments: Extra parts/accessories that came with the lathe.
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Comments: Motor assembly with the 5 pulley setup, seems to use Atlas/Craftsman lathe parts.
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Comments: Condition of the bed/ways.
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Comments: Data card the previous owner got a digital copy of.
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