South Bend Lathe Co.
Within just a quarter of a century, South Bend Lathe Works became the largest manufacturer of precision metalworking lathes in the world with customers in more than 88 countries, and machines which were used in every type of industry including schools, home …
South Bend Lathe Co.
As early as 1914, South Bend Lathe™ manufactured standard industry 9 inch lathes. In the early 20's, smaller lathes for students and apprentices were introduced, including a 9" Junior lathe, Catalog No. 22.
South Bend Lathe Co.
In the quarter century since its founding, South Bend Lathe Works became the largest exclusive manufacturer of metalworking precision lathes in the world, with customers in over 88 countries.
South Bend Lathe Co.
Having sold hundreds of thousands of lathes in the last 110 years, we get numerous calls for parts from customers that inherited a lathe from their grandpa or are rebuilding or repairing one.
South Bend Lathe Co.
South Bend Lathe Co. P.O. Box 2027 Bellingham, WA 98227 Sales and Administrative Office Contact Information. PHONE: (360) 734-1540 Email: sales@southbendlathe.com. Parts and Serial Card Contact Information. Phone: (360) 734-1540 Email: cs@southbendlathe.com For ordering parts, please click here:
South Bend Lathe Co.
The catalog number of the older South Bend Lathes (pre 1990) is on the index plate of the quick change gearbox. Click on the links below for explanation of the old catalog numbers and production dates:
South Bend Lathe Co.
It is used to determine the size and type of lathe, plus any special features or attachments. The earliest records show that lathes were numbered sequentially, beginning with 700, in July, 1910, and ending with 186,514 March, 1947.
South Bend Lathe Co.
Design changes and modifications of South Bend lathes were noted by a Series letter after the year 1935. The tables below are rough approximations of production dates, with descriptions of the major differences.
South Bend Lathe Co.
South Bend Lathe Company Since 1906? Toggle navigation. Home; Serial Numbers; Catalog Numbers; Service; About SBL
South Bend Lathe Co.
South Bend brand high performance live center sets are the best center sets in the industry, made with pride and uncompromising quality. Shafts are made of alloy steel and vacuum heat treated to HRC60° +/- 1° for high rigidity and durability; Centers use a combination of roller bearings, thrust ball bearings and ball bearings