Southbend serial number location?

[indexpaul]

I have a 10"x4', 1 3/8" thru hole SB lathe model CL8187A. After doing some research, I found out that the serial number is supposed to be stamped on the end of the way. But there is nothing there, nothing on the inside of the casting either. I found UH105L stamped on the lower back corner of the head stock, but means nothing to me.

Is there any other place that I should be looking for a serial #?

Is there no serial # because the way assembly may have been replaced?

It has a 1 3/8" thru hole, does that indicate that it is a "heavy" model?

 

[benmychree]

It should be stamped between the front vee and flat ways above the lead screw bracket, at least that is where it has been on all the SB lathes that I have seen.

 

[dirty tools]

The serial numbers are stamped on the bed railing near the end

 

[benmychree]

Perhaps it is a "ghost lathe".

 

[Jim F]

It is a Heavy 10L, though.......

 

[MrWhoopee]

The third picture appears to show where the serial number should be.

The 1-3/8 spindle bore makes it a Heavy 10L.

 

[Jim F]

Could the bed have been re-ground ?
Look at the 4th pic, looks like a gap is being filled in the flat between the ways.

 

[indexpaul]

Perhaps it is a "ghost lathe".

good one lol

 

[MrWhoopee]

Could the bed have been re-ground ?

There is still flaking visible, so most likely not.

 

[woodchucker]

Looks nice.. except for the paint on the lead screw...