C. H. Gosiger Drill press

[scrapdaddy]

I'm looking for any information on this press. All I have is a name plate, C.H. Gosiger machinery co. and a U.S.A.F. plate.

Anybody know where to start?

 

[A_Pmech]

Gosinger was a machinery dealer.

The machine is an early Edlund drill press. Interestingly enough, this Edlund was also sold by Gosinger!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Very good! Thank you, that's the one. Any more information on it. Know anybody selling the manual or parts, etc.

Edit: Any idea of the model no. I can't find one yet on the machine.

Thanks again,

 

[A_Pmech]

Edlund was bought out by Monarch in the mid 1960's IIRC. I got the manual for my 1-1/2 F12 from them. They may or may not have a manual for a machine that old.

As far as parts go, you're on your own!

 

[John in OH]

Nice machine! Certainly looks stout!

I've always wondered why some of these old drill presses, such as this one, had such short spindle-to-post clearances. This one doesn't appear to have much more than 8"-10" (ie., a 16" or 20" drill press). Considering the bulk and sheer sturdiness of these, it would seem they could have been built with more clearance; hence, more versatility.

 

[oldldh]

I like it!!!

Ya Dud Gud, Bubba!!!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Does anybody have an idea on the model number or where to look for it?

Thanks,

 

[mcmlvif100]

Gosiger is still in business. Located in Dayton, OH. Might be another option in terms of finding information about your drill press.

http://www.gosiger.com/about

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks, I'll check them out. They might have a way to identify it.

 

[Tejaas]

I really like how it is "transitional"... Kind of shows the link between a camelback and a modern press.

Thanks for showing it!


~Tejaas~

 

[scrapdaddy]

Let me add, it's a 3 phase motor, but the whole thing was only $107! Not too bad.