Pollock & McNab Pillar Drill

Pollock & McNab Pillar Drill Yorkshire pillar drill made by Pollock and MacNab Ltd, Bredbury

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Yorkshire pillar drill made by Pollock and MacNab Ltd, Bredbury
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Yorkshire pillar drill made by Pollock and MacNab Ltd, Bredbury.

Pollock and McNab were a machine tool company based in Bredbury, near Stockport. This machine is a free-standing drill of a type often described as a ‘Yorkshire’ pillar drill. It has an open frame, and is powered by a belt-drive system built into the centre of the machine.

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
Y1974.40.1
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
Overall: 2220 mm x 720 mm x 1650 mm,
overall (estimate): 2240 mm x 750 mm x 1700 mm, 930 kg
type:
drill
credit:
Gift of J G Eaton