South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 148387

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	148387
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	13" lathe, model 8113-C
Owner:	Phil Wortman
Manufacture Date:	1943
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission. Owner's notes: I acquired this machine thru my purchase of an existing, vacant home . This lathe was in the shop building that was on the property. The lathe had apparently malfunctioned ,and had been partially torn down in an obvious attempt to find the cause of the malfunction. I m now attempting to establish the defect, as well as to determine if all the necessary parts are still in the shop with which to repair, and reassemble this lathe.

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