Heavy-duty NATCO production column drill. This drill was removed from the repair shop of a paint manufacturer in 1985 and has not worked since. It appeared to be in excellent condition at that time. Needs some serious TLC. Now for immediate sale.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: NATCO (National Automatic Tool Company)
• Model and serial number: "HOLESTEEL", s/n 3AL-305
• Throat: 14" ± (swing 28" ±)
• Max. work height: 36" (spindle nose to table)
• Spindle taper: No. 5 MT (3" cap.)
• Table machined width: 40"
• Table overall width: 47" (outside edge of coolant gutters)
• Table machined depth: 23"
• Table overall depth: 30"
• Spindle motor: 10 HP @ 1160 RPM, 550/3/60
• Head elevation motor: 3 HP @ 1750 RPM, 550/3/60
• Weight (est.): 7 tons

Features

• Full console controls, front panel mounted
• Power head elevation
• Coolant pump
• Stop-start-jog
• Auto cycle
• Retract, advance drill, etc.
• Motorized auto-lubrication

Dimensions

• Overall height: 139¼"
• Front to back: 77"

Notes

The late master machinery salesman Gerry Rogers, an engineer at GM, told us: "GM used to use these to bore engine blocks."

Price, FOB our warehouse, Montreal: $3900 USD, or best offer or swap.