Oliver Machinery Co. Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 027973

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	027973
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	No. 51-A 12" x 24"
Owner:	Jeff McVey
Manufacture Date:	1923
Notes:	This lathe actually belongs to Dave Gallagher of Ohio, but since I submitted the pictures of it to the photo index, it's showing that I'm the owner. Has Type II Kimble electro-mechanically variable speed motor.

Machine Picture

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