I think the curvature made it impossible because it was hitting the body of the drill.
If you need to fit awkwardly shaped workpieces into the throat area, you sometimes have to use the radial arm drill
if anyone is a fan of this size old machine tool, they should definitely visit the crossness pumping station when it has an open day. The repairs workshop specifically.
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If you need to fit awkwardly shaped workpieces into the throat area, you sometimes have to use the radial arm drill