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Miniature Drill Press

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My dad was moving some stuff into his latest shop extension and uncovered this little drill press. He had no recollection of where or how he got it, but said he had never seen another one like it. I told him I thought it was pretty cool so he gave it to me.

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It's not a "toy" by any means and seems to be a very high quality tool. The only markings on it are on the chuck and on the motor (but I have no reason to believe that indicates the maker of the drill press any more than "Jacobs" or AO Smith would indicate who made a Shopsmith).

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The motor has a pivot point for moving the belt, and locks down for use. In addition to the 3-step pulley, the motor has two speeds (3 position toggle switch - slow/off/fast). There are ports for greasing the moving parts and applying oil to the motor bearings.

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I think this little thing is just awesome. Anybody have any idea who made it, how old it is, or what it might have been designed for?
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Post by beeg »

Ya THINK ya might need a NEW belt?:)
I didn't realize that it was small till ya posted the motor lift pic.
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Post by peterm »

What a nice looking little drill press with an ingenious belt change arrangement. I have never seen one like it before.......it certainly looks manufactured as opposed to home made!
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Post by ss50th »

My guess is it was made by this company. (God bless Google):
http://www.cameronmicrodrillpress.com/index.html

In case you want to restore it the web page has the following statement:
"We have an in house Repair Department as well as Replacement Parts for all Models."
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Post by easterngray »

It's a Cameron drill press - still in business - very nice!

http://www.cameronmicrodrillpress.com/
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Post by easterngray »

Very nice - and expensive too! See here:

http://www.penntoolco.com/catalog/products/products.cfm?categoryID=4018
1960 Aniversary Model Mark 5 500 "Goldie" with most SPT's
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Post by heathicus »

Y'all have better Googling powers than I do! And I had no idea they would be that expensive! Yeah, I definitely need a new belt. And to get another idea of the scale, I set it on the main table of my Mark 5 (500) to take those pictures.
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-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
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-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
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Post by algale »

easterngray wrote:Very nice - and expensive too! See here:

http://www.penntoolco.com/catalog/products/products.cfm?categoryID=4018
You ain't kidding! Also, look at the spindle speeds!!
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Post by robinson46176 »

Cute as a speckled pup under a little red wagon... :cool:


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Dang! That thang is CUTE! I want one now! :D

Looks like I've got something new to add to my wishlist (even if I have no idea what I'd use it fer!)
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