Odd Milling machine identification

[Pevehouse]

Hello everyone, I have acquired a strange mill that I believe was once used to machine cylinder heads and blocks and things such as that. Was hoping you guys could chime in and help me identify this Goliath. There’s no identification tags or marks anywhere that I can find. Looks as if someone at some point installed a single phase motor. There is one casting mark that is a circle with a K in the middle. This thing is truly a giant. Not sure what she weighs in at but it took 2 fork lifts to get her on the trailer. Anyhow, thank you for any input you can offer. Here’s some pictures of the beast

 

[Pevehouse]

Looks like a medieval torture device to me

lol, I know right. Apparently these things are still being used by some people

 

[Pevehouse]

As soon as mine went through ,I saw your post, ha.

Spot on, it’s a van norman

 

[CJ5Dave]

There are 82 Van Normans listed over on vintage machinery dot org.

Van Norman Machine Tool Co. - Publication Reprints | VintageMachinery.org

 

[benmychree]

My local auto parts store has one in their shop, except it appears to have had much better care over the years.

 

[Pevehouse]

My local auto parts store has one in their shop, except it appears to have had much better care over the years.

Yea, this one is in pretty rough condition. All the movements are still smooth as glass though. May have to put a motor on it and play around with it,lol

 

[Asm109]

Why did you buy a 1000 pounds of rusty equipment when you have NO IDEA what it is, and therefore you have no idea what you would use it for.

I got stuff I want to buy that would help me out but I lack the dinero. Don't get people dropping coin on **** they don't even know what it is.

 

[T Bredehoft]

If I had seen that, and guessed what it could be, I would have put in a low-ball bid in case no one else bid, hoping it could be useful...

 

[Pevehouse]

Why did you buy a 1000 pounds of rusty equipment when you have NO IDEA what it is, and therefore you have no idea what you would use it for.

I got stuff I want to buy that would help me out but I lack the dinero. Don't get people dropping coin on **** they don't even know what it is.

I had to buy 4 machines to get the one I wanted out of the bunch. As of right now I have found homes for every price and made good money doing it so you tell me

 

[Pevehouse]

If I had seen that, and guessed what it could be, I would have put in a low-ball bid in case no one else bid, hoping it could be useful...

Thank you

 

[Pevehouse]

Why did you buy a 1000 pounds of rusty equipment when you have NO IDEA what it is, and therefore you have no idea what you would use it for.

I got stuff I want to buy that would help me out but I lack the dinero. Don't get people dropping coin on **** they don't even know what it is.

What is it that you’re lacking or want to buy to help you out? I may have it and your welcome to it