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Manufactured/Badged by:
Mechanics Machine Co.
Rockford, IL

True Manufacturer:
Mechanics Machine Co., Rockford, IL
Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Drill Press
Machine Size:
Submitted By: Mr. Miller
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: #1 Table model
Date of Manufacturer: 1890s
Serial Number:
Last Updated 2/23/2022 5:36:28 PM

Comments:
Friction drive table model. Originally line shaft driven. There would have been 2 flat belt pulleys on the input shaft: on fast, one loose, with the shifting fork seen to move the belt.

Photo 1:

Comments: Mechanics" Machine Co. friction drive.
Source: Mel Miller
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Photo 2:

Comments: Drive assembly
Source: Mel Miller
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Photo 3:

Comments: Drive assembly
Source: Mel Miller
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