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Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Band Saw
Machine Size: 30"
Submitted By: Brian Weick
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 117-A
Date of Manufacturer: 1927
Serial Number: 34959 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated 1/13/2013 12:14:17 PM

Comments:
I acquired the Oliver 117-A 30" Band Saw from Intershape of Buffalo NY. They had closed their business back in 2009 and where finally getting down to liquidating. The Oliver BS was originally at a school in Kenmore NY before intershape bought the 117-A back in 1992. I am going to see if it is possible to get the records(Dirty papers) of her if i can locate the school.
All Ball bearing shafts , original guides,Carter/ zyfer / 2 hp/3ph induction motor / DBL belt( I am bumping that up to 3 (still looking for an older (robust) style motor). The 1920 Oliver 117-A is in line for a complete tare down and restoration.
Here are the video's of the move from Intershape (it was less than 3/10ths of a mile to my shop)

publication:http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=1329 1936 model 117

Vid-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlPLUqAoswo
Vid-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlPLUqAoswo

January 2013-Restoration of the 1927 Oliver 117-A 30" Bandsaw: http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=126774


Brian Weick

Photo 1:

Comments: Oliver 117-A sitting in Intershapes shop (rear shot)
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Comments: Face shot of the Oliver 117-A
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Comments: Doors open on the 117-A
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Comments: Oliver 117-A "OLIVER" badge on top door
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Comments: Control side shot of the Oliver 117-A
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Comments: Planted in my garage untill I can move her,
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