Manufacturer

The casting on the head reads:

• Reed‑Prentice Company

• Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Reed-Prentice was a major American machine-tool builder from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s. They made very high-quality lathes, drill presses, and turret lathes used in factories and military production.

This machine likely dates from roughly 1930–1955.

What the Machine Is

A floor-standing geared drill press used for:

• Drilling large holes in steel

• Tapping threads

• Reaming

• Countersinking

• Sometimes light boring

Features visible in your photos:

1. Heavy cast iron frame

• Built for rigidity and accuracy

• Likely weighs 1,500–2,000+ lbs

2. Large adjustable table

• Slotted for clamping workpieces

• Rotates and moves vertically on the column

3. Power feed quill

• The lever mechanism allows controlled feed into material

4. Gear head

• The large top housing contains gear reductions for torque

5. Variable speed conversion
The side unit marked:

• Drive‑All Manufacturing Company

This is a mechanical variable speed drive added later.
It allows speed changes without swapping belts.

The plate shows:

• Low (Pull Out)

• High (Push In)

Size / Capacity (Estimated)

From the proportions, it is likely:

• 20"–28" swing drill press

• 1.5–3 HP motor

• Spindle taper: likely Morse #4 or #5

• Drill capacity: 1½–2 inches in steel