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Vintage FAMCO No. 1 manual bench arbor press manufactured by FAMCO Machine Co., Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Heavy cast-iron industrial construction with rack-and-pinion ram, long hand lever, adjustable ram guide and original cast FAMCO markings.
Approx. 17” high x 13”. Substantial original industrial appearance with aged dark finish, surface oxidation, paint loss, scratches and wear consistent with decades of workshop use. No restoration or refinishing evident from the photographs. See photos for condition and completeness.
An excellent piece of American machine-shop equipment with strong appeal as a functional machinist tool, industrial collectible, workshop display, or authentic factory/industrial décor.
Estimated era: circa 1930s–1940s
Maker: FAMCO Machine Co.
Model: No. 1
Origin: Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Material: Heavy cast iron/steel
Type: Manual bench arbor press
Size: Approx. 17” H x 13”
