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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: garwein on September 16, 2017, 09:16:59 AM

Title: Hand crank drill press?
Post by: garwein on September 16, 2017, 09:16:59 AM
Anyone have any idea what this is? When I cranked the handle, the bit holder spun and wobbled, almost like it would be mixing or reaming something inside the little metal bucket that is attached.

Title: Re: Hand crank drill press?
Post by: garwein on September 16, 2017, 09:18:03 AM
The only thing stamped on it says 50-60 turns per min. On the handle. Seems to be missing its plaque on the front.
Title: Re: Hand crank drill press?
Post by: Bill Houghton on September 16, 2017, 10:06:51 AM
Looks like a kitchen device of some kind - mixer or something.  Slow food milkshakes?
Title: Re: Hand crank drill press?
Post by: JohnD on September 16, 2017, 10:29:57 AM
Looks a lot like a cream seperator. Should be some shiny bowls, cones, and other parts to be complete I think. They often had a bell that rang at a certain speed, or some other gizmo to insure turning at the proper speed to get the proper function.
Title: Re: Hand crank drill press?
Post by: wvtools on September 17, 2017, 01:15:40 PM
Looks a lot like a cream seperator. Should be some shiny bowls, cones, and other parts to be complete I think. They often had a bell that rang at a certain speed, or some other gizmo to insure turning at the proper speed to get the proper function.

I think you are right about this one.  The speed marked on it is the key.  It is harder to identify with so many of the tin parts missing.
Title: Re: Hand crank drill press?
Post by: Northwoods on September 17, 2017, 02:34:10 PM
I don't see any place for milk to enter or cream to exit. I'll get with mixer of some sort.