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The oldest is a Delta DP220 that's considered a 14”. It has no serial number plate nor tell-tale mounting holes. From the casting design and Delta Emblem it dates back to1936. It has the factory slow speed reducer mounted on the column.Twenty years ago my aunt insisted that I take it after my uncle passed. He acquired it just after WWII and made a new table top and added a foot switch. The switch truly is an accident waiting to happen. I'm sure OSHA would frown on it. But I left that way just because my uncle wanted it that way...
Cast in Model number and selling dealer plate Pattison Machine
OEM speed reducer puller
The Craftsman S/N 101.03580 considered 12.75" dates back to 1937 and actually a re-badge Atlas. I purchased it for $10.00 at a garage sale over 50 years ago. These two drill presses drill most the holes around my shops. Though I may use the mill if they need to be accurately placed. Both these drill presses were intended for home use. And are built to last, heavy cast iron frames, tables, columns, and stands. These machines will be around longer than the flimsy machines produced today.
I have always been intrigued with Radial Arm Drill presses. And had hands on experience as a teenager running a 13” column and by 4' arm Cincinnati Bickford just like the one pictured below. The motor was on the opposite end of the arm for balance.
It may be a slight over kill to say the least for any home workshop. But here is my US Industrial 9” column by 32” Radial Arm Drill Press. I've used it to drill 2” holes and bored 3 7/8” dia model A engine cylinders. Deep holes become easy with nearly 10” of power spindle travel.
#4 morse taper spindle
Up to 1" Jacobs Super Chucks and thousands of drill bits to 2" diameter.
Cast in Model number and selling dealer plate Pattison Machine
OEM speed reducer puller
The Craftsman S/N 101.03580 considered 12.75" dates back to 1937 and actually a re-badge Atlas. I purchased it for $10.00 at a garage sale over 50 years ago. These two drill presses drill most the holes around my shops. Though I may use the mill if they need to be accurately placed. Both these drill presses were intended for home use. And are built to last, heavy cast iron frames, tables, columns, and stands. These machines will be around longer than the flimsy machines produced today.
I have always been intrigued with Radial Arm Drill presses. And had hands on experience as a teenager running a 13” column and by 4' arm Cincinnati Bickford just like the one pictured below. The motor was on the opposite end of the arm for balance.
It may be a slight over kill to say the least for any home workshop. But here is my US Industrial 9” column by 32” Radial Arm Drill Press. I've used it to drill 2” holes and bored 3 7/8” dia model A engine cylinders. Deep holes become easy with nearly 10” of power spindle travel.
#4 morse taper spindle
Up to 1" Jacobs Super Chucks and thousands of drill bits to 2" diameter.
