Photo Index - Atlas Press Co. - 1040 benchtop slow-speed model

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	15"
Submitted By:	Stanislav Vitha

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	1040 benchtop slow-speed model
Date of Manufacturer:	1952 or later?
Serial Number:	036522 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	5/13/2026 11:52:50 AM

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machine originally owned by Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, judging by the inventory number written on it. The previous owner purchased it witht he intention to restore it, later decided to sell. I obtained the DP in 2010, restored in 2012.

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Comments: Atlas 1040, fron view after restoration
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Comments: left side view
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Comments: right side view
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Comments: left side view, dayton motor tag
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Comments: spindle driver sleeve (nylon)
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