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Old 23-12-11, 06:00
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This antique drill press I spotted in an old local garage . After investigation I discovered that these are generically known as ' camel back ' drills . Made by many firms from the 1880's until the 1960's . This particular one is a McPherson, made in Melbourne in the 1930's to 40's , it has power feed to the down feed . These drills were still listed in the 1966 McPherson catalogue .

Why did they last so long in production ? Amazing torque and strength . Slow turning , they will happily drill 30mm holes in just about anything .

When modern safety and health rules , these are not allowed in factories today . They require constant oiling ..another time factor thing..hence many were junked .
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