Photo Index - Atlas Press Co. - Mandrel Press, Model No. 1

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	2 Ton
Submitted By:	Bryan M.

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Mandrel Press, Model No. 1
Date of Manufacturer:	Est. early 40’s
Serial Number:	054946 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	9/27/2025 9:12:38 AM

Comments:

Bought this press at the estate sale of a recently deceased professional machinist. No functional damage to the press. Teeth & casting intact. Rusty & grimy, but definitely not abused. Missing the pivot base plate. I contacted Dake Corporation (the purchaser of Atlas Press Company in 1945) to order a replacement plate. Cost me more than what I paid for the press! Wire-brushed, primed, & painted—dark gray to match what I believe was its original color. Salvaged the name plate and serial number tag. Still researching its manufacture date. Definitely pre-1945. Will post pictures when the project is done.

Photo 1:

Comments: Knew this would be a great addition to my workshop. Especially liked that it was made by Atlas Press— big fan of their machines.
Source: Online photo of the press submitted by the seller.

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Comments: Roughly 140 pounds of cast iron & machined steel. Simple machine. Diamond in the rough.
Source: Online photo of the press submitted by the seller.

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