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Manufactured/Badged by:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Lathe, Wood
Machine Size: 12"
Submitted By: Paul Incognito
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 159M
Date of Manufacturer: 1950
Serial Number: 75113 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated 12/21/2012 5:19:59 PM

Comments:
Bought this from a gentleman who bought it from a school shop 35 years ago.
3/4 hp motor, gotta love the Reeves drive. ~700lbs of cast iron goodness.
May have to repaint, not sure about that color.

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Comments: With the accessories it came with
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Comments: The switch and variable speed dial.
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Comments: Original manual
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Comments: Metal spinning tool rest
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Comments: Assembling the motor/headstock. It's Heavy with a capital "H"
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Comments: Badge
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