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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Planer, Wood
Machine Size: 36"
Submitted By: Scott Banbury
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Straitoplane 170
Date of Manufacturer: 1956-57
Serial Number:
Last Updated 5/19/2007 12:00:00 AM

Comments:
Straitoplane rescued from surplus equipment auction at Classic American Hardwoods in Memphis, TN. It was the rough planer at Jorgensen-Bennett Manufacturing.

Photo 1:

Comments: The rear wheels on the 20 ton forktruck came off the ground a couple times
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Photo 2:

Comments: The old Chevy groaned a bit with the load
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Photo 3:

Comments: The neighbors Crane could only move it 6 ft at a time
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