I have a 13" South Bend lathe and the more I look the more confused I become. I am trying to decode the serial number and find the approximate date. I have looked at the SB website and I have tried emailing them and just got a reply that I can buy a serial number card.I am not curious enough to spend $25 for exact information. I use the lathe daily and knowing the exact information is not going to make it any more usable.
The lathe is 13" with 5ft bed and a two lever quick change gearbox. It is a model CL145B which is supposedly a threaded spindle but it has a D1-4 spindle. The serial number is #15191T which does not decode on the SB site.
Any place with better information?
Thanks: Gordon
The lathe is 13" with 5ft bed and a two lever quick change gearbox. It is a model CL145B which is supposedly a threaded spindle but it has a D1-4 spindle. The serial number is #15191T which does not decode on the SB site.
Any place with better information?
Thanks: Gordon