Where to find when it was made

[geraldsd]

Here are pictures of my SB9 lathe. I would like to know where to go to find out when it was made? Thanks for any info.

The tag says
Model A
Bed 3 1/2
Catalog No CL 344 ZN

 

[OldMachinist]

You'll need to post the serial number. It's stamped into the bed on the tailstock end between the front vee way and the flat way.

 

[firemech]

I sent sent $25.00 to southbend along with my serial number directly to southbend and they sent me a copy of the original build sheet showing what options it was built with, whom it was delivered to and the date of manufacture
Larry

 

[geraldsd]

Found the S/N 30479nkr8

Hope this helps. thanks everyone...

 

[OldMachinist]

1952

http://www.wswells.com/serial_number.html

 

[geraldsd]

Thank you! I appreciate everyone here...