The LeBlond lathe serial number and drain plug locations are frequently asked questions when it comes to newer as well as older LeBlond’s.
There are two areas to find the serial number on your machine and three locations for the drain plugs in the headstock, gear box and apron, respectively.
If you have an older LeBlond, the serial number locations are identical. The headstock drain plug differs though from the location shown on the video below.
This video also details the recommended oil to use in LeBlond lathes.
If you have any questions or need parts for a LeBlond lathe, please call (888) 532-5663 and dial Option 1. We look forward to hearing from you!
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LeBlond Lathe Serial Number & Drain Plug Locations Video Transcript
Hey, how’s it going? I am Greg Ditulio with LeBlond and, today, we’re going over two locations to find your serial numbers on your lathe. And, also, drain plug locations.
First off, we’ll go over one of the serial number locations. It is going to be on the back of your bed, back near the tailstock. It’s going to be right here … this is one of the locations where your serial number is.
The second location is back behind the electrical cabinet. On all of our machines, we stamp the serial number, model number, amperage, voltage and that kind of information on a plate and mount it on the back of the electrical cabinet. These are the two locations for your serial numbers.
Next up, we’ll go over your drain plug locations. There are two locations for drain plugs. Your headstock and, here, you can take the cover off. Here is the drain plug location for your headstock, and, to fill your headstock, you fill your oil cap here.
For your gearbox, to fill the gearbox, you pour your oil in here and to drain it, your drain plug is right here.
The type of oil we recommend using DTE26 lightweight hydraulic oil. That’s what we use on our machines and that’s what we recommend.
A third location for a drain plug for your apron is going to be underneath here on the bottom of the plate. I don’t know if the mirror is going to pick it up best, there’s 10 screws underneath to hold the plate in. In between these 10 screws, smack dab in the middle, there is a set screw. The set screw is your drain plug and that’s what you want to loosen up to drain the oil from here.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us at LeBlond. I appreciate it. Thank you very much.
I have a LeBlond lathe, Only numbers I can read is NE 62 63 on the way bed. How could I obtain more info such as the manufacturers description.
It appears to be 12/42 swing X96/144 sliding gap bed. Just trying to get the description for sale advertisement.
Don, thanks for reaching out. Someone will contact you re: your query. For immediate service, call us at 888-532-5663 (M-F 8am – 5pm ET) and select option 1.
Hello I’ve just come into possession of an older Regal lathe and I’d like to get information on it as well as parts manuals etc., the number on the way is C9388, there is also a number stamped behind one of the levers that is BT 7093.
Thank you.
Hello Shawn, thanks for your inquiry. Someone will get in touch with you. For immediate service, call us at 888-532-5663 (M-F 8am – 5pm ET) or email [email protected].
Hello, I just purchased a Leblond advertised as a Leblond Servo Shift L Toolroom Lathe 15×30″. The serial number is 8C-4397. It is wired for 460 volts.
I would like to get information on parts manual, operators manual and also is there any way to wire it for 240 volts 3 phase. Thank you.
Thanks Wade for your query. Someone will contact you. If you need immediate service, email [email protected] or call 888-532-5663.
I am looking for information on a lathe that I just retrieved from my fathers shop. He always called it a tool room lathe. I am wanting to restore it and need to know where I can purchase parts. The numbers stamped on the bed are NB 1156
Jeff, thanks for the comment. Someone will contact you about the lathe. For immediate service, call LeBlond at 888-532-5663 (M-F 8am-5pm Eastern).