The Champion Blower and Forge Post Drill

Post drills were very common on farms and in small shops because they could be easily mounted and did not require the large heavy casting of a floor-standing machine.  Many hand-cranked post drills show up at auctions and on EBay.  Ours is much less common, being belt-driven and having gears to provide lower speeds.  This drill has been restored, but is missing a shifter lever for the gearing.