Oliver Machinery Co. Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 092984

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	092984
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	No. 167-MW 12" x 36"
Owner:	Rich Fink
Manufacture Date:	1960
Notes:	As seen at Eagle Machinery & Repair, July, 2005. It's known that the "M" model number suffix on Oliver lathes indicated that they were set up for "metal" spinning. We know know the meaning of the "W" on this one, but it may indicate metal "working".

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