Hello!
First time poster, and recent machinist tool collector. I just purchased two presses (?) at an estate sale. One was marked as a rivet press and the other as a stamping press. I have googled for hours on the manufacturer's name plate and have come up empty. I am hoping someone on this forum can help identify what these were used for and perhaps the date these were manufactured. I couldn't resist purchasing these as each came with incredible patina, not to mention that everyone that walked by these, had to 'take them for a spin'. Those huge counter balances are hard to pass by. I think these would make great conversation pieces in any shop. Plus, I did not want these destroyed if no one purchased these.
One item is an A.R. KING MFG CO
MACHINERY AND TOOLS
KINGSTON, N,Y.
It was advertised as a rivet press. It appears to be missing a base plate.
The other item was a CASSIERE NO 2-A
MACHINERY CO
MACHINERY MOTORS
PROVIDENCE, R.I.
This also came with the ADAMS BRO'S PROVIDENCE, R.I. base. It appears that the 'pan' has the original green paint on it.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I also like to collect Equipto cabinets, Wilton bullet vises and Baldor grinders/buffers!
Sorry if the pictures are out of order...
First time poster, and recent machinist tool collector. I just purchased two presses (?) at an estate sale. One was marked as a rivet press and the other as a stamping press. I have googled for hours on the manufacturer's name plate and have come up empty. I am hoping someone on this forum can help identify what these were used for and perhaps the date these were manufactured. I couldn't resist purchasing these as each came with incredible patina, not to mention that everyone that walked by these, had to 'take them for a spin'. Those huge counter balances are hard to pass by. I think these would make great conversation pieces in any shop. Plus, I did not want these destroyed if no one purchased these.
One item is an A.R. KING MFG CO
MACHINERY AND TOOLS
KINGSTON, N,Y.
It was advertised as a rivet press. It appears to be missing a base plate.
The other item was a CASSIERE NO 2-A
MACHINERY CO
MACHINERY MOTORS
PROVIDENCE, R.I.
This also came with the ADAMS BRO'S PROVIDENCE, R.I. base. It appears that the 'pan' has the original green paint on it.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I also like to collect Equipto cabinets, Wilton bullet vises and Baldor grinders/buffers!
Sorry if the pictures are out of order...