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Title: what is this??
Post by: kluksu on July 20, 2015, 06:14:38 AM

what is this?
i cant find any information on this specific model.
thank you!

Title: Re: what is this??
Post by: Bradley on July 20, 2015, 11:49:38 AM

If you look at this Bing search page, I think you will absolutely come to the conclusion that this is a metal drill press of some sort. I am not an expert, but I recognized it vaguely from my metal shop class in middle school in the late 70s.

As to what it is worth and precisely WHEN it was made, well ... good luck there. But at least this is a start.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Drill%20Press%20made%20in%20Switzerland&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=drill%20press%20made%20in%20switzerland&sc=0-21&sp=-1&sk=

Title: Re: what is this??
Post by: KC on July 21, 2015, 12:23:27 AM

Found several articles that noted Societe Genevoise was known for "jig borers".

Title: Re: what is this??
Post by: kluksu on July 21, 2015, 07:30:22 AM

thank you!
what i dont understand about it is why is there a lens?
any idea?

Title: Re: what is this??
Post by: KC on July 21, 2015, 10:16:50 AM

Are the pieces attached?  They look totally separate...even the body color of each is a different color.

If they are attached, can you post a picture of the area they are joined at please?