Photo Index - Atlas Press Co. - Super Power 1740rpm

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

True Manufacturer:
Packard Electric Co. | Packard Electric Division - General Motors Corp., Warren, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery, Metal Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines
Machine Type:	Motor
Machine Size:	1/4hp
Submitted By:	Patrick Lanier

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Super Power 1740rpm
Date of Manufacturer:	Mid to late 40’s
Serial Number:	519944
Last Updated	2/7/2026 5:03:56 AM

Comments:

I have a 11 3/4” Atlas drill press waiting for this motor, I’ll get around to it one day

Photo 1:

Comments: This was probably the cleanest motor I’ve ever taken apart
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Photo 2:

Comments: I textured the end castings and painted the center band high gloss black. The band only had one small dent so, it didn’t need much bodywork.
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Comments: I made a very close replica of the ID tag
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