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Manufactured/Badged by:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Band Saw
Machine Size: 30 inch
Submitted By: Bob Hoekstra
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Oliver 117A
Date of Manufacturer: 1926
Serial Number: 32810
Last Updated 8/22/2014 8:49:02 PM

Comments:
This machine came out of northern Michigan . I finally got around to powering up this machine. After a little cleaning and adjusting the machine runs very well. I was suprised as the previous owner had no idea if this machine would even run. I took a chance and sometimes you can come out on top. This bandsaw will not win any beauty contests however ,it performs as well as the 2 other newer 217's I have. It is interesting to see some of the design elements that have changed in the later years. Motor and bearing are good. Paint scheme was poorly done. At the price I paid it was well worth the time and effort. The upper wheel is the standard spoked wheel of this vintage time frame.

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