help in identifying this vintage tool

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

I hoping for help in identifying this piece of machinery.

All I have is the attached photo.

Thanks!

 

[BuffettFan]

Not a very big picture, but looks to me like a Big A$$ drill press. change spindle speed by the belts on top, swing the round table out of the way, raise the column up and down with the crank on the right side for large parts. Very heavy duty for sure.

 

[jessesandy]

Looks like it used to be a vertical turret milling machine but the work table/x-y feed mechanisms are gone.
Or, x2 on "just a big a$$ drill press".

 

[BuffettFan]

I was able to blow the picture up. The spindle and quill don't look nearly heavy enough for milling, but it sure is overkill for an ordinary drill press.
Unless you need to drill some monstrous holes in some hellacious material, I'm guess $20 for scrap!

 

[crguy]

Drill press - Not a milling machine.

 

[txvwnut]

That's a little overkill for picture frames isn't it?

 

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

That's a little overkill for picture frames isn't it?

Just a little more than I need

 

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

That's a little overkill for picture frames isn't it?

Just a little big for anything I'd ever need yes, but I have done some pretty large custom frames.......(had to use my car trailer to deliver a few)

 

[txvwnut]

If you get it I wanna come see it.

 

[olysteve]

You'll never wish you had a bigger drill press,,,,

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[cvairwerks]

Edlund drill press. I've got it's big brother.

 

[1982fxr]

I'm pretty sure I need it...

 

[Marctrees]

I don't know if this specific link will help, otherwise check this website---- Marc

http://vintagemachinery.org/PhotoIndex/detail.aspx?ID=4900

 

[Marctrees]

Also - http://vintagemachinery.org/PhotoIndex/bytype.aspx

 

[VocaTexas]

Edlund drill press. I've got it's big brother.

I took a look at the pictures at Vintage Machinery. Now THAT is a drill press. WOW!

 

[Zeke]

Also - http://vintagemachinery.org/PhotoIndex/bytype.aspx

This 2nd link is not specific. Just their search page.

 

[Marctrees]

This 2nd link is not specific. Just their search page.

Correct.

I put that up cause that site can be a bit confusing, and if it wasn't the brand said above, he could possibly find it.

The OP's machine looked different than the Edlund suggestion.

Marc

 

[cvairwerks]

Probably an Edlund 2B-8. Upper section uses a box column and ways, while the lower section is a cylinder. Should be about an 18" capacity, 1hp drive. You could probably put a 3" bit in the chuck and run it thru a couple of inches of stock with no pilot hole.

 

[Marctrees]

Looks like cvair has it....

https://www.google.com/search?q=Edl...hrome..69i57j69i60l2&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Marc

 

[cvairwerks]

This one is close to what mine looks like in general. Mine needs to be cleaned up and gone thru once I get it home and into the shop. I'll shoot some picks when we get it loaded on the trailer to bring home.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111127968739

 

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

If you get it I wanna come see it.

I was the higher bid, just have go get it in the next ten days....

 

[Marctrees]

I make cribbage boards in various State and other shapes.

Bass fish shape, round, Chevy and Ford logo shapes, etc.

So I need to drill ALOT of holes.


So now I am actively searching for the "big brother" version.

At least that, or something larger. Marc

 

[cvairwerks]

So now I am actively searching for the "big brother" version.

At least that, or something larger. Marc

Wish I had know two weeks ago. Local guy had a 20" Superior belt drive for sale. He was asking 350$, and it need to be gone thru. Prolly would have scaled about 1900#'s.