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[Isambard]

Due to long term renovations, storage is chaotic. Man alone does not help. :-(
Anyway, tracked down a Bement cat that I have of era and the following is the
specs of the machine above:

Two-Spindle Locomotive Connecting Rod Drilling Machine:
Designed for drilling at one time both ends of locomotive connecting and parallel rods.
Distance between centers 10 feet max - 3 feet min.
Power - Will drill 3-1/2" hole in solid material and bore a 9 inch hole. IMPRESSIVE!
Spindles are independently driven, having 4 speeds, & 3 feeds through a distance of 15-1/2",
Quick return motion, lever counterbalance and lateral adjustment on cross-slide by
rack & pinion.
Each spindle is adjustable vertically. two lube pumps.
Countershafts & spanners thrown in.