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Manufactured/Badged by:
Hamilton Tool Co.
Hamilton, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	1/4" chuck
Submitted By:	Lamar Foster

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Sensitive Drilling Machine
Date of Manufacturer:	1920s
Serial Number:	17660AS
Last Updated	2/17/2013 8:29:39 PM

Comments:

I purchased this drill press from a CL AD. The previous owner had bought it at an estate sale. It came with an old washing machine motor that was running backwards. I had a 1/3 HP Capacitor Start/Induction Run Delco Motor that I picked up at the same time as the drill press that I cleaned up to use with the press.

To put it back into service, the press was disassembled, cleaned, polished and painted. The column and tables were wire wheeled and polished a bit. I left some of the patina, as I figured an 80 year old should have some. There are a couple of holes on the table that I will fill with JB Weld at some point. The chuck key was on a chain and still attached to the machine. I discovered that this machine used a round leather belt so I used one that I had and a steel sheave I had lying about to put her back under power.

The asset tag indicates that the machine was used by the Sperry Gyroscope Co. Inc. of Greatneck, NY. A search online indicates that they made navigation equipment for ships. I plan to keep the machine in my shop for doing fine (sensitive) drilling.

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Comments: Left fron view
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Comments: Motor Installed
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Comments: As found
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