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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"
Submitted By: Chuck Hess
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: #217-D
Date of Manufacturer: 1936
Serial Number: 42994 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated 11/23/2008 7:55:37 PM

Comments:
Oliver #217-D, 30" Bandsaw. Serial # 42994, 1936. 11-23-08.
Hey,
Here's the nicest #217 in America! We posted threads on the restoration here;
Part #1 = http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=38166
Part #2 = http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=38385
Part #3 = http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=38842
Part #4 = http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=39447
Part #5 = http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?t=39872
This vintage has the really neat cast aluminum upper door, where rings are part of the casting. I had an original Oliver fence to add to this beauty.

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Comments: Done
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Comments: My favorite view.
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Comments: Aluminum Upper Wheel.
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Comments: Badge
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Comments: Smooth Resaw
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