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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" X 4'
Submitted By: Brad Donahy
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 25-A
Date of Manufacturer: 1924
Serial Number: 29489 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated 2/27/2026 5:33:47 PM

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Lathe purchased by my great-uncle Melvin Foye in the mid 30's to support his auto shop in Frankfurt KS. He later became a tool maker for Consolidated in Fort Worth for 40+ years. I got this lathe from his nephew(my uncle) Dr. William Donahy in the 2010's.

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