Hello All, I just purchased an Atlas 7B Shaper with the cast legs. The machine is bolted to a cast iron table. The is an inscription on the table top "FOR FORD SHOPS.... So i, not exactly sure if that was the Ford motor company or not. The guy i bought it from told me it was in his barn for the last 45 years not being used. It was covered in sawdust and oil so there is not much rust on it. I have disassembled it for cleaning. I measured everything up and there is almost no wear on the machine. With the exception of the cross feed nut in the table. Got the original vise with it along with the two guards and original motor in believe. It has taken me a month to clean the machine and all of the parts. There were no parts missing or damaged/broken. Although the original switch is missing. Its a worth while project for sure, Im very happy with it. I have reasessembled the machine , It works like new. I dont plan on painting it. I like the vintage look of the machine.
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