Photo Index - B. F. Barnes Co. - Bench top

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Manufactured/Badged by:
B. F. Barnes Co.
Rockford, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Ed McGill

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Bench top
Date of Manufacturer:	Pat date 10/1900 likely early 1900's
Serial Number:	Probably 105
Last Updated	3/29/2020 9:26:10 PM

Comments:

Here is a nice BF Barnes bench top drill press. It was originally sold in San Francisco by CW Marwedel hardware co. The guy I bought it from said he had picked it up in the bay area many years ago. It is pretty much complete with tight and loose pulleys on the countershaft and a five step cone pulley. The head shaft Has the original cone pulley as well and the pinion and crown gears are both 25 tooth. I really like the wood handle table raising shaft and the rectangular table with oil galley. Almost all of the original finish is intact and I will keep it that way. Arc of shame is not too bad, at least no though holes. It fits in well with some of my other Rockford area drills. Ed.

Photo 1:

Comments: Drill right side and casting name
Source: In my shop my photo

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Photo 2:

Comments: Tag and stamp on spindle mounts
Source: In my shop. My photo

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Photo 3:

Comments: Motor and counter shaft
Source: My shop and pic Ed.

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Comments: Table screw and yolk
Source: My shop pics

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