War Production Board A stamp on a South Bend 9A lathe, manufactured in 1942, states: “This machine conforms to orders of the War Production Board.” The lathe was built because it could be used to shape materials needed for warfare. It could also be used to train apprentices for war-related factory work. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.68 MB) Photo By: David Vergun, DOD VIRIN: 200325-D-UB488-001C.JPG Photo Gallery