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Manufactured/Badged by:
A. H. Kerkhoff & Co.
Cincinnati, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Drill Press
Machine Size: 28"
Submitted By: Kenneth Sparks
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 28" Heavy Pattern
Date of Manufacturer: 1900s
Serial Number:
Last Updated 11/29/2015 1:23:07 PM

Comments:
This is the larger of two machines I purchased from a welding shop in Pittsburgh, Pa. The smaller Canedy-Otto weights close to 1000 lbs. This machine weighs close to 2000 lbs and is over 7 feet high. This machine was sold by a conglomerate machine supplier "Somers Fitler & Clark to the city of Pittsburgh. This machine is also devoid of any identifying marks or part numbers. I am fairly sure it is a A. H. Kerkhoff & Co. 28" Heavy Pattern Drill Press. The table and table base height is not adjusted with an Acme screw lift but with a large rack and pinion that requires a 1/2" bar to lever it up and down. I suspect the table and base weigh over 500 lbs. This drill press has a four speed belt driven "Down Feed" and four belt speeds with backgear with a hand shift lever. This machine also has moving quill head with 23 inches of travel. If you recognize this machine please let me know.

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Comments: 28" Camelback Drill Press
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Comments: Big Drill Press
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Comments: Bringing It In The Shop
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Comments: Drill press and drive motor
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Comments: Upright with blocks for pallet jack
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