Oliver Machinery Co. Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 084173

Machine Serial Number Registry

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Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	084173
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	No. 159-A 12" x 36"
Owner:	Robert Koch
Manufacture Date:	1954
Notes:	The owner states: "This Oliver lathe is in excellent condition. I'm currently looking into replacing the single phase induction motor with a three phase motor and a speed controller. I have mixed feeling about this it looks so good just the way it is." 07/24/2018 Update: Offered for sale on VM Classifieds for $1400.00.

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