170218,
8/12/1946,
10 x 3,
10R,
199-Y,
CBUMD,
FFA,
QCG,

I think that your South Bend spreadsheet is a wonderful project. It 
demonstrates the power of a community. Here is my informational 
contribution. I've made a monetary contribution as well. I find it 
interesting to see the history. Someone out there has one of the first 
300 made. Some lathes have ended up in far off lands.

I sold my 9 inch, a 1937 model, to a friend and will be tracking down 
that information and forwarding it to you when I get a chance. I know of 
another lathe, just down the street, that came with "Rockola" painted on 
the front. I'll try to grab info on that one as well.

For the notes section:

In 2012 I bought this lathe from a retired machinist who had replaced 
the AC motor with 90 volt DC.  The variable speed feature is very nice. 
I made the mount for the controller and a quick change tool post. The 
previous owner bought the lathe from a seller in Ohio.

Attached are two pictures of the lathe and the data card which I got 
from Grizzly.

Thank you for your efforts.
Mark