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Manufactured/Badged by:
Martin Machine & Electric Co.
Ottumwa, IA

True Manufacturer:
Martin Machine & Electric Co., Ottumwa, IA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	7"
Submitted By:	Josh Davies

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Gem-King
Date of Manufacturer:	unknown
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	8/3/2024 10:39:47 AM

Comments:

I aquired this drill press on the Offer-up app. It was shipped to me in Oakland, Ca. from Cincinnati, Ohio. The seller had recently purchased a house and this was one of the items left behind. The seller had no information about the drill or the previous owner. I received the Gem-King in Late July (2024). Aside from turning it on (runs incredibly smooth), I have done nothing to it at all. I havent even cleaned it. I paid $75 and all I received is what is in the pictures. I know absolutely nothing about this drill press or the manufacturer other than what is posted in the manufacturere's index. Aside from a few obvious components, the drill press if made of cast aluminum and weighs less than 18 lbs. If anyone has any information at all, I would be thankful. I would love to know if this is the original motor, the year it was made, etc. I intend to restore it to a "like new" condition if at all possible. Due to California's ever increasing restrictions, I have been unable to receive paint in this color, as I have tried unsucessfully for a few other projects.

I took the photos with my Iphone a couple of evenings ago.

Photo 1:

Comments: top of spindle to base is just under 20"
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Photo 2:

Comments: Has Jacob's 1B chuck (no key)
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Photo 3:

Comments: Spindle is 1/2" diameter and the motor shaft is 3/8' (probably 10mm)
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Comments: Apart from a thorough cleaning, rust removal, lubrication, possible paint touch-up, and possibly a different motor, this should be ready to help me out with a few delicate/light duty tasks from time to time.
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Comments: The work table rotates on a pin at the end of the table support arm.
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Comments: I would like to replace this motor with an domestically made motorwhen I can determine an appropriate vintage to aim for..
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