Atlas Press Co. Serial Number Registry - Lathe No. 088589

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	088589
Machine Type:	Lathe
Machine Description:	QC54
Owner:	Thomas Pflanz
Manufacture Date:
Notes:	Source=Owner's submission. Owner's notes: Recently purchased this lathe from original owner's son who inherited the lathe. Original owner was a machinist at GE, Pittsfield, MA. Included were some receipts for tooling accessories dating back to 1953 along with many accessories and tooling. Some additional information I found today: Just found the original invoice for the qc54 lathe. Lathe was purchased on November 24, 1952 for the sum of $344.50 from Carr Supply Co, Pittsfield, MA. Zip codes did not exist then.

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