Serial Numbers Wanted

[kmac651]

I just joined the forum this morning.
I purchased a 16" Engine Lathe with SN: 20149.
Just starting to learn about it.
I believe it's a 1920s vintage.
It's in good shape, but needs some TLC.
I feel blessed to have been able to own a piece of working history!

 

[putnam]

Hi i am dealing with a situation here I have a fixed steady rest with SRD101T serial number seems to belong to a SB 13. I have a SB with 12569RKX1 6 serial number , I think and someone told me it is a heavy 10, I am new to this world. My problem is that I need an steady rest for my model. Can you help?

 

[dwall174]

Probably a 1961, but could be a 62.
Not many of them left, nice find!

Thanks that gives me a little more history about the lathe.

Doug

 

[Scooter_Trash]

1951, yes!
This appears to be a 10L "stubby", measure the bed length for us. if it's 36-inches you are in the Short club, pretty rare lathes.
if it's 42-inches, that's the perfect small shop lathe! you win both ways!!

Steve

The bed is 36"; I hadn't realized this was a shorter lathe! Thanks for pointing that out. Will now do some research regarding "stubby" 36" 10Ls.

 

[Diving Doug]

SB 11" Lathe w/ 4 ft bed. 1939 under cabinet model with QC gearbox. S/N 82306

 

[Capnbirdseye]

I just obtained a 9C, it's serial number is 92416. I guess it's 1930's

The lathe came with a peculiar designed 3 jaw chuck and a large 4 jaw with an inbuilt thread to fit the mandrel. Also a number of change wheels.

 

[uvicsurplus]

Catalogue No.: CL644A (4ft bed length, 28in between centers)
Serial No.: 46379NAR10
Currently up for auction, too.

http://www.bcauction.ca/open.dll/submitLogin?language=En&disID=8156804

Will post more info in it's own posting.

More Pics:

9in South Bend Lathe, Vintage 1959, S/N 46379NAR10 - Google Photos

 

[davidks]

New member

Hi Steve, thanks for compiling the data, a big job for sure. I recently acquired my SB 10K lathe and the learning journey is beginning. So much to know, where to start? Lucky me, it appears my lathe was never really used. The original greases had hardened up to the point nothing really turned. A complete dismantling, cleaning and lubing has it in a happy state.

It is a CL370RD with a 4 1/2 foot bed and the serial number is 35076 K.

Looking at your spreadsheets, I did find my model and by the serial number, it looks to be later 70's vintage. It has a 1/2 HP 3 ph motor, looks to be original. I've included some SB data sheets(see attached)that you can add to your material (in case you don't already have it).

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[ub360]

Sb13

South Bend 13 with a 5 ft bed. Model A, S/N 5171TKX12, Cat No:CL8145B

 

[Amarcovich]

I just picked up a new one the s/n is 2496

https://photos.app.goo.gl/kAi5e4vzu2BGetXbA

 

[Darek2]

Witam dostałem ostatnio w prezencie tokarkę sounth bend lathe 9' model 415-YV numer katalogowy 490974 beż dodatkowego sprzętu.

 

[Flute Maker]

Witam dostałem ostatnio w prezencie tokarkę sounth bend lathe 9' model 415-YV numer katalogowy 490974 beż dodatkowego sprzętu.

Appears to be in Polish. google translate says;

Hello, I recently received a sounth bend lathe 9 'model 415-YV as a gift, catalog number 490974, without additional equipment.


Payson.

 

[EmelioLizardo]

1927 South Bend 13" Gap Bed Engine Lathe, 5 foot bed, S/N 3571

QC gearbox, Trestle base (legs, no cabinet). Originally used overhead belts. Looks like a factory conversion to electric. The gap bed allows up to 16" swing, but the apron is reversed (transverse wheel is on the opposite side of the apron) from most others. This is prior to SB data card system.

 

[SC3M]

8432TKx14
1961 South Bend 13"x5' Bed
CL145B
Hardened Bed Ways

 

[kdtop3]

I don't know if this thread is still alive, but here is my info.

SN: 55092
Size: 6 ft bed, 15 in swing
Model: 188C





Image of serial number


Here is the card from South Bend (Grizzly):


I am working on a restoration project of this. Here is my video series: South Bend Lathe Restoration - YouTube

Enjoy!

Kevin T

 

[flaps10]

Hello -

I just picked up a South Bend 9 inch Model A, Catalog Number CL944Z, S/N 38434NAR9. Horizontal Drive 12 speed.

 

[Pipedobber]

Hello all. Just joined as I have become the new owner of a south bend #8183c lathe. Serial number is 141202. From what info I’ve found, is a 14.5” toolroom lathe. Anymore info on it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Chris.

 

[solo318i]

WOW I just joined searching for information and stumbled here!!
My lathe is serial number 131358. It has the D.W.W. bed stamp and a circle below the s/n with AN and u46 under it.
It's cabinet mounted with the motor inside the lower cabinet
I think it's a 10"x4ft but I'm not sure.
It's been converted to CNC so the previous owner took off the apron and the quick change gears and the reverse gear set.
So, I'm searching for parts and part numbers to put it back together right.

 

[Joe P]

1942 beginning of a restoration

I'm about to get my hands on a 10L - 4 foot bed with Catalog #187-A serial #126191
I'm not sure how it will work out but I'll have to take it completely apart from the basement where it's resided for over 60 years.
(Sorry for the misleading title)

 

[bryson]

Just picked up this cute little thing...

9" swing, 3' bed
Catalog # 722-YC
Serial # 35999

It runs, but I haven't had a chance to look it over much yet. Lots of tooling included, 3-jaw, 4-jaw and a couple face plates, steady rest, etc. Tail stock is not original as far as I can tell. There are a few gears included, but I am unsure if all the gears are there yet (standard change gears). Motor looks to be the original 110v Westinghouse.

I can't wait to get it cleaned up, learn more about it and use it! Sorry about the pictures - the shop is a bit of a disaster currently.