During my machinist career I ran a South Bend similar to this one. It would drive 3” bits thru stainless steel.

I own a Delta floor model very similar to the Packard Precision Craig has shown us. It’s a work horse in my shop.
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South Bend Radial Arm Drill

Phil
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