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Carlton Machine Tool Co.
Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Company Website: http://lucasprecision.com/info/repair-parts/
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jun 23 2026 11:03AM by Jeff_Joslin
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Carlton Machine Tool Co. was a 20th century maker of large radial drills. They succeeded William E. Gang Co. in 1916. Parts and service are available from Lucas Precision in Cleveland.

Advertisement from the 1919-01-02 American Machinist

Information Sources

A Carlton Style "D" radial drill is featured in the September 1917 issue of Boston Blue Bulletin from machinery distributor Hill, Clarke & Co.

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