Vintage Drill Press Identification Help?

Uglydog

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Does anyone recognize this drill press?
I'm wondering the manufacturer and age.
No name plates/labels that I've been able to find.
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yep, looks identical to my Duro except for the upper front guard.

_Dan
 
Judging from the head(where the main shaft runs down to the drill chuck) on the drill press it resembles the one I have But your looks
a little older.I believe it's a Delta Drill press.
I think under Old woodworking machines(Old-Woodworking-Tools.net) they have pics of equipment by various manufacturers.
I hope this helps.

Regards.............. KJ
 
I did some digging on Vintage Machine. And found multiple pics. Based on what's there she is a MW made by Duro. Just as predicted above. Likely late 1930's. This all fits, as I got her with a Wallace 8"x36" jointer and a Wallace 16"bandsaw which all seem to date to late 1930s, based on the many ads I found at Vintage. I got these and a late 1940s 12" Dewalt Radial Arm for $66. I still need to learn if anything runs. The DP is in the worst condition, showing heavy use and multiple repairs. The others I really expect to be nearly plug & play.

Waiting for warmer weather to dig in. Meanwhile my truck sits outside. If they all work, then I'm gonna need to part with my 1960s low end bandsaw and radial. Likely free. Anybody close need some free to a good home woodworking tools? Delivery negotiable.

Daryl
 
from the pics I see it's one of the very rare horizontal drill presses.:grin: Nice score, old machinery always seems to have so much more of a stylized look. Mike
 
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