Photo Index - Oliver Machinery Co. - 144BD

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	Mike Kunnen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	144BD
Date of Manufacturer:	1965
Serial Number:	96502
Last Updated	5/2/2006 5:37:45 PM

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My brother picked this guy up for me at auction in Los Angeles this winter. Accoring to Rich at Eagle it was originally sold to Holmes Junior Highschool on 12/31/65 for $927.68. Rich told me when Oliver stopped making this model in the early 90's that it was selling for $8000.00.

I replaced both of the motor bearings with some great online help from the discussion forum. It runs like a dream, direct drive is difintely the way to go.

I have been happy with my 80's vintage model 60 Powermatic which I still think is a nice jointer and I actually preferred it's fence. The biggest difference that I found between the 2 machines was that the Powermatic had much more vibration and it was louder.

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