South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 6269KKR7

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	6269KKR7
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	South Bend 10k Lathe Model CL370ZD 10" x 3.5', 3-P
Owner:	Jim Spencer
Manufacture Date:	1957
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission: Lathe was found in Elkhart, Indiana. I bought it from a gentleman who sharpened tools for a living, but had only used the machine a handful of times. He purchased the lathe used from NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Indiana. I think that he bought the lathe 2 years ago, because there was a calibration card for one of the chucks that was dated 2016. This lathe was manufactured in 1957 according to the serial dating information on http://www.wswells.com/serial_number.html Original SBL build card shows a delivery date of July 1958.

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