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13th May 2010, 10:04 PM #1New Member
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PLS Help Identify this Old Pillar Drill
This is an old drill I picked up from a garage sale a while back, had a bit of a clean up since then.
Runs off an old 'Turner' washer motor 1/4 hp and through flywheel to rubber wheel to turn spindle and adjust speed in forward and reverse.
Can't find any info or pics on the net, maybe someone can shed some light as to it's maker (at least 60 years old) and origins.
Bloke I bought it off used it as a kid, he's now retired. It came back into his possession but he knew little about it, and parted ways.
It's heavy of course, neat casting of some tough cast iron. Runs true with no play in babbet or quill when greased up. Has no 'ball bearings', uses grease caps instead on drive shaft and holes to shoot grease into on the spindle.
There are no markings of any kind, it has a ABINGDON spanner on the speed wheel holding bolt, could be a replacement as it differs to the basic looking cast one on the table holding bolt.
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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19th June 2010, 02:55 PM #2Member
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Here's a thread on sensitive drill presses that might interest you:
Old small drill press inspiration needed - Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web
Might be a good start to track down the maker of yours - seems like there were a LOT of manufacturers of similar machines though.
Good luck,
Greg
Edit:
My apologies - ignorant me !
There is a thread on sensitive drill presses over on the other forum in the historical machinery section that may be of interest to you PM.Last edited by Big Shed; 19th June 2010 at 02:58 PM. Reason: No direct links to other forums permitted
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