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Atlas Press Co.
Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	15"
Submitted By:	Mark Compall

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	74
Date of Manufacturer:	1948
Serial Number:	175669
Last Updated	11/9/2016 11:59:12 AM

Comments:

Here is the complete restoration of my Atlas drill press that was manufactured in 1948. There was a lot of rust removal, machining work and painting to complete this.
I bought this drill 5 years ago and used it as needed. It had the normal amount of rust and crud that old drill presses accumulate. The drill press does feature a tilting work table.
Over the past 2 years, I've acquired a rare, original table lift and a rare, Speed Select mechanical speed control. I've also wired in a reverse switch to keep the drive belts from burning out in case the drill bit gets stuck. The last accessory to mention is the black work lamp that was originally a desk lamp. It had the right look to go with this press.
This drill was originally intended for woodworking and soft metals. The upgrades on it will allow me to set it up to drill a wide variety of materials that couldn't have been safely drilled before. With the art-deco style and "feel" of this drill press, it is a pleasure to operate.

Photo 1:

Comments: Atlas drill press in the condition that I purchased it.
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Comments: Drill press post is set up in the horizontal chuck of my milling machine for rust removal and polishing.
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Comments: Full view of the finished restoration.
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Comments: Front view of the head. The wood on the table is there to prevent any "arc of shame".
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Comments: Left side of head. I used an old speaker magnet to keep the chuck. I had to machine out the side of the quill pulley cover to allow free movement of the drive belt, after the speed controller was installed.
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Comments: Right side of head. The light switch marked F & R is used to reverse the motor if the drill bit gets stuck. This helps to prevent the belts from burning out.
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