Photo Index - Oliver Machinery Co. - No. 51-B(K) w/"Type II-B" Kimble "Dome Top" single-phase variable speed motor

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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"x36"
Submitted By:	Tim Reel

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	No. 51-B(K) w/"Type II-B" Kimble "Dome Top" single-phase variable speed motor
Date of Manufacturer:	1923
Serial Number:	28349
Last Updated	10/13/2006 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

This machine was previously posted w/the help of Jeff McVey! I have since restored the lathe and wanted update the entry! According to Jeff, this is the earliest "Type-IIB" (Dome Top) Kimble lathe known thus far, and establishes the start date (1923)for the production of that type, as well as the cut-off (1922) for the earlier "Type II" (Conehead). A local electrician rebuilt all the brushes from scratch..it runs like new..bearing were kept original as they still worked great! Good for another lifetime!

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Comments: "The time pays off"
Source: Tim Reel

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