Cast Iron Tool Stand

[Mike'smeatshop]

I have been watching this stand for about five years at my buddy's small engine shop sitting outside. They were going to mount a vise on it but decided to let me have it. I checked weather cast steel or cast iron with the spark test and it is definitely cast iron. Anyone have any idea what it would of been sitting on it?

It sits to high at 32 inches for an anvil. Maybe a bench grinder?

 

[RTM]

So many choices, but I would guess scroll saw (jigsaw)

 

[Firebrick43]

Looks like a scroll saw or small bandsaw stand to me

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

So many choices, but I would guess scroll saw (jigsaw)

What makes you say that? And were there any major company's making these stands?

 

[RTM]

What makes you say that? And were there any major company's making these stands?

Delta was a known maker, splayed leg stands is an occasional now a days description. The long skinny shape makes me think scroll saw, but a smaller bandsaw would be a second choice.

I think any older power tool catalog 30s to 50s might have examples. Not much on Delta in ITCL, maybe VM, but more difficult to search

Just select scroll / jig saw.

There might be general catalogs there too.

Delta / Rockwell Mfg / Rockwell-Delta - Publication Reprints | VintageMachinery.org

 

[Provincial]

Perhaps a set of legs for a smaller lathe, used with a top plate that didn't come with them. The legs have a spot for a through shaft between them that would give extra stiffness.

 

[Oregon Dave]

I have been watching this stand for about five years at my buddy's small engine shop sitting outside. They were going to mount a vise on it but decided to let me have it. I checked weather cast steel or cast iron with the spark test and it is definitely cast iron. Anyone have any idea what it would of been sitting on it?

It sits to high at 32 inches for an anvil. Maybe a bench grinder?

Meant to be bolted down; my guess is the bossed holes in the cross members is for a power shaft - lots of options for use - no casting numbers?

 

[Bob-B]

Could have been a stand for an old kick press. Probably had some sort of tie bar between the legs,

 

[RMERR]

I'd second the kick press. I bought one just for the legs at a scrap yard. I scrapped the press and used them to build a custom butcher block stand for the kitchen. They're a bit bigger than yours, but very similiar.

 

[cvairwerks]

It's a frankentable....legs belong to one machine and the top came from something running oil or coolant, based on the gutter around the perimeter.

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

Good ideas guys. I am still down the rabbit hole that RTM sent me. I think it is related to Rockwell - Delta. I am going to do some rough cleaning with the pressor washer and look for casting numbers. There has to be something on there. Thanks men.

 

[TailGunner3000]

It's a frankentable....legs belong to one machine and the top came from something running oil or coolant, based on the gutter around the perimeter.

I agree with this. I immediately thought the top was not a piece that originally went with those legs.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I have been watching this stand for about five years at my buddy's small engine shop sitting outside. They were going to mount a vise on it but decided to let me have it. I checked weather cast steel or cast iron with the spark test and it is definitely cast iron. Anyone have any idea what it would of been sitting on it?

It sits to high at 32 inches for an anvil. Maybe a bench grinder?

I can't tell you what they were for but have a similar set of CI legs. They were under an arbor press that I bought - and then sold but kept the legs.
I widened them and made a stand for my milling machine stuff. Yours are nicer - more ornate.
By the way, "Nothing beats a great pair of legs" And... I still love Barbara Eden

 

[Ultradog MN]

I can't tell you what they were for but have a similar set of CI legs. They were under an arbor press that I bought - and then sold but kept the legs.
I widened them and made a stand for my milling machine stuff. Yours are nicer - more ornate.
By the way, "Nothing beats a great pair of legs" And... I still love Barbara Eden

Or,
If you still like ZZ TOP...

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

Or,
If you still like ZZ TOP...

Yea that is up my alley. Saw them live a few times back in the 70s. And who didn't dream of Jennie? I need a Jennie.

I still am thinking of a place for the legs. Maybe set in the middle of the kitchen and display the turkey. Wife would love it.

Have a great Thanksgiving and remember Turkey and Cranberry sauce and Ham and sweet potatoes. Just can't be beat.

 

[Hooterville]

I have been watching this stand for about five years at my buddy's small engine shop sitting outside. They were going to mount a vise on it but decided to let me have it. I checked weather cast steel or cast iron with the spark test and it is definitely cast iron. Anyone have any idea what it would of been sitting on it?

It sits to high at 32 inches for an anvil. Maybe a bench grinder?

I am guessing the legs were from a treadle lathe. i.e.

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

I am guessing the legs were from a treadle lathe. i.e.

But the table looks like it was born with the legs. But you could be on to something. I am going to take a better look. Thanks.