Oliver Machinery Co. Serial Number Registry - Shaper No. 055257

Machine Serial Number Registry

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Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	055257
Machine Type:	Shaper
Machine Description:	No. 288 2-spindle BMD
Owner:	eBay
Manufacture Date:	1942
Notes:	Very large BMD machine with two 10HP motors. Didn't sell by 12/25/05 end date with starting price of $2000.00. One spindle missing. UPDATE 02/07/2023: sold at auction for $300.00.

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