WTB Cincinnati Royal 18" Drill press belt cover

[allamateur]

Just looking for a factory belt cover to my Cincinnati Royal 18 drill press which didn't come with one.
Long shot I know but worth the effort if I can find one. Thanks!

 

[Reloader1776]

I have one that I would consider selling if you're still looking.

 

[allamateur]

I have one that I would consider selling if you're still looking.

Yes, I'm still looking. Please post pics in this thread, thanks!

 

[Reloader1776]

I'm assuming you're looking for just the back cover? It seemed to be in pretty good shape when I bought it, only thing I noticed is that the previous owner put a stainless plate in the middle to cover the top opening. I can take some better pictures when I get home, this was from the auction.

 

[allamateur]

I'm assuming you're looking for just the back cover? It seemed to be in pretty good shape when I bought it, only thing I noticed is that the previous owner put a stainless plate in the middle to cover the top opening. I can take some better pictures when I get home, this was from the auction.

Oh man, that's unfortunate. Mine is the later model, from the 50s I believe. It had a one-piece top cover, seen here: http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/177/26884.pdf
So that won't work very well. Much appreciate you reaching out!

 

[Reloader1776]

All good, thanks.

 

[Choiliefan]

I had a smaller Royal from the 50's with that same "Toolmaster" styling. Not sure about the construction of the 18" but my 16? had a molded fiberglass cover bolted over an old-style Royal head and iirc the top cover was also fiberglass. Very fine drill press but I needed money and sold it to someone who really wanted it. That loss still hurts and I wish I could find another locally. Do you have a picture of yours?