Oliver Machinery Co. Serial Number Registry - Table Saw No. 055882

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Oliver Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	055882
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Description:	No. 88-DX 18"
Owner:	Chuck Hess
Manufacture Date:	1942
Notes:	This unit has the separate tilt and blade height handwheels, with one on the front and one on the R/H side. Oliver drawing 88-E-66 of 10/28/41 details the change to the separately-mounted handwheels. Earlier examples have both handwheels mounted concentrically at the front of the saw, as shown at: http://www.owwm.com/PhotoIndex/detail.asp?id=2548

Machine Picture

View Photo Index entry for this machine.

PLEASE NOTE: VintageMachinery.org was founded as a public service to amateur and professional woodworkers who enjoy using and/or restoring vintage machinery. Our purpose is to provide information about vintage machinery that is generally difficult to locate. VintageMachinery.org does not provide support or parts for any machines on this site nor do we represent any manufacturer listed on this site in any way. Catalogs, manuals and any other literature that is available on this site is made available for a historical record only. Please remember that safety standards have changed over the years and information in old manuals as well as the old machines themselves may not meet modern standards. It is up to the individual user to use good judgment and to safely operate old machinery. The VintageMachinery.org web site will assume no responsibilities for damages or injuries resulting from information obtained from this site.