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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	Floor model
Submitted By:	Gordon LaVere

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	73
Date of Manufacturer:	1945 circa
Serial Number:	031766 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	2/11/2013 6:50:24 AM

Comments:

Purchased from a Mr Wilson in Michigan Oct 22 2007. I saw an ad on Craig's List. I only plan to repaint the motor and the floor base. I want to keep the patina on the drill itself. I'll shine up the column and the shelves. I believe this was made in 1945. The motor is the 1/2 HP model

Follow the cleaning at this site http://www.pbase.com/lavere/atlas_drill

Photo 1:

Comments: Getting ready to clean up
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Photo 2:

Comments: degreasing #1 with WD-40
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Comments: degreasing #2
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