South Bend Lathe Works Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 86541

Machine Serial Number Registry

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South Bend Lathe Works
South Bend, IN

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Machine Information
Serial Number:	86541
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	9 in. x 3 1/2 cat. no. 109Z
Owner:	rich rolfe
Manufacture Date:	1940 Est.
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission. Owner's comments: I traded some lathe work for this lathe its covered in dirt from sitting in excavators garage for 20 + years everything is worn out. Everything works except the large back gear has been repaired in three spots with brazing and wont work. I have no paper work. There is a tag that reads Lee mach. Detroit Mi.

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