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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: 12¾"
Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 53
Date of Manufacturer: 1942 Est.
Serial Number: 030530 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated 10/5/2017 2:25:28 PM

Comments:
>>MACHINE<<
Atlas bench model #53, 12¾" drill press with Century ¼hp ball bearing motor.

>>HISTORY<<
October 2007:
Purchased this DP from fellow OWWMer, who brought it to me at ArnFest 2007.
The original cast iron belt guard is broken beyond repair.
The remaining parts are in a box, waiting in the rebuild queue.
Missing depth stop assembly.

December 2007:
Purchased a similar Craftsman/Dunlap belt guard from a same era off eBay.

June 2016:
Installed spindle pulley assembly, motor, 38" belt and guard.
Removed chuck and lubricated with LPS2 to improve tightening.
Tested-runs smooth, needs restoration and adjustments.

July 2017:
Cleaned rusty parts.
Disassembled chuck, cleaned, lubricated, and reassembled.

Photo 1:

Comments: Before
Source: Canon S230 with flash, on the floor of my basement shop
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Photo 2:

Comments: Cleaned up a bit.
Source: iPhone 6S camera-existing light
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