SkinnyB
Established Member
Hi,
I picked up a A. A. Jones & Shipman - Drilling machine from Gumtree for a hefty £5!
I was wondering if anyone knows anything about them? Very little online about them.
All I can really find out is that A. A. Jones & Shipman formed in 1911 from A. A. Jones, Pollard and Shipman when Pollard left the company.
Then there a few adverts for "New Century Drilling Machines" after that date. However I can't find any picture resembling my machine.
Anyway...
The machine is in pretty good nick for its age. Cant see any broken castings. Table does have some significant rust to it. I hope that this cleans up well.
The plug is smashed to pieces but from what a gathered: I spoke to the sellers and the owner had a metal workshop set up in the (damp) garage. I saw a small forge and there used to be some lathes in there. So I presume it is in working order.
The bearings spin very freely, as does the motor. I think internally it has been well looked after.
Going to be my next fixer upper... After my Morticer, Startrite drill and Meddings drill. Going for a grey look this time.
IMG_3391 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3390 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3386 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
Looking closer at the table there are not any drill marks in the table, apart from a 10mm round divot in the centre. Im not sure if this is from factory but I will have to look closer when I clean it up.
IMG_3384 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3387 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
Brook Motor. No Compton here. Not sure if this is original though. May help date the machine though.
IMG_3382 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
All the moving parts all covered in oil which is good news.
IMG_3383 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3380 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3388 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3381 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
I presume this is for holding some oil:
IMG_3389 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3379 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
IMG_3385 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
And finally picked up this fire + water damaged 15" Meddings MK2 Bench drill. (At least I think) The same day. £60 via Ebay. Looks in good nick again. Needs a new top. Probably 3D print one. Good clean up and a paint. It used to be a light blue!
IMG_3392 by jamie skinner, on Flickr
I picked up a A. A. Jones & Shipman - Drilling machine from Gumtree for a hefty £5!
I was wondering if anyone knows anything about them? Very little online about them.
All I can really find out is that A. A. Jones & Shipman formed in 1911 from A. A. Jones, Pollard and Shipman when Pollard left the company.
Then there a few adverts for "New Century Drilling Machines" after that date. However I can't find any picture resembling my machine.
Anyway...
The machine is in pretty good nick for its age. Cant see any broken castings. Table does have some significant rust to it. I hope that this cleans up well.
The plug is smashed to pieces but from what a gathered: I spoke to the sellers and the owner had a metal workshop set up in the (damp) garage. I saw a small forge and there used to be some lathes in there. So I presume it is in working order.
The bearings spin very freely, as does the motor. I think internally it has been well looked after.
Going to be my next fixer upper... After my Morticer, Startrite drill and Meddings drill. Going for a grey look this time.



Looking closer at the table there are not any drill marks in the table, apart from a 10mm round divot in the centre. Im not sure if this is from factory but I will have to look closer when I clean it up.


Brook Motor. No Compton here. Not sure if this is original though. May help date the machine though.

All the moving parts all covered in oil which is good news.




I presume this is for holding some oil:



And finally picked up this fire + water damaged 15" Meddings MK2 Bench drill. (At least I think) The same day. £60 via Ebay. Looks in good nick again. Needs a new top. Probably 3D print one. Good clean up and a paint. It used to be a light blue!
