Photo Index - Oliver Machinery Co. - Model 41 D - Double Disk Sander

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	Twin 37.5" Discs, 7.5 HP
Submitted By:	Arnold E (Sonny) Laufmann, Jr.

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 41 D - Double Disk Sander
Date of Manufacturer:	1941 - Approximately December
Serial Number:
Last Updated	8/27/2005 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

I purchased the machine at the South Dakota Federal Surplus Property Agency Auction on August 20, 2005 for a price of $212 including taxes and any loading fees. It has a tag on it that states it was sold by the STAR MACHINERY CO. of SEATTLE.

As stated above, it is a Model 41 D, serial number 52944, which indicates a date of manufacture of approximately December 1941. It has a "Howel Induction Brand" 7.5 HP motor that turns at 825 RPM and has a 316 Frame.

Both tables tilt and move in and out from the wheels on slide, one table is adjustable up and down.

I also received two miter gauges with it, which I suspect are not correct, even though they fit in the slots. The machine has surface rust, but the wheels spin freely and I can find no broken, cracked or missing pieces, which is a minor miracle for a surplus unit. It looks like it will be an easy restore and make a very nice sander.

Photo 1:

Comments: Oliver 41 D in the Wild
Source: Sonny Laufmann

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Comments: Oliver 41 D in the Wild with Miter Gauges
Source: Sonny Laufmann

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Comments: Oliver 41 D Captured!
Source: Sonny Laufmann

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