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Manufactured/Badged by:
Illinois Iron & Bolt Co.
Carpentersville, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Drill Press
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Submitted By: Philip Sponem
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Bailey's No. 5 post drill
Date of Manufacturer: 1894
Serial Number:
Last Updated 11/26/2011 9:53:20 PM

Comments:
This drill was made by Illinois Iron & Bolt Co. It is a Bailey's No. 5. It weighs 242 pounds. This drill can be hand cranked, or run with a line shaft. The work table tilts and can be easily removed.

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Comments: Left side view of Bailey's No. 5 post drill.
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Comments: Close-up left side view of Bailey's No. 5 post drill.
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Comments: Left front view of Bailey's No. 5 post drill.
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Comments: Front view of Bailey's No. 5 post drill.
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Comments: Right front view of Bailey's No. 5 post drill.
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Comments: Close-up right front view of Bailey's No. 5 post drill showing gears and self-feed mechanism.
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