Im in the middle of haggling with a gentleman for an old buffalo drill press with a newer motor (1/2 hp) . its an old floor model wich works , but its missing the table. it seems to have all the 'carriage' that rides up and down the post. but its missing the main tilting table.. is this something that is attainable? im waiting back on an eemail from him with exact model and serial number
Old Buffalo drill press parts ?
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crguy
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Not likely you're going to get a new one anywhere. Possibly you can adapt a used one from a common Delta, etc. that is being parted out. Otherwise, you're looking at fabricating something.
Tables don't break very often, must have been tipped over, or some big crash. Possibly there is other damage?
The drill press should be real cheap without a table.
Tables don't break very often, must have been tipped over, or some big crash. Possibly there is other damage?
The drill press should be real cheap without a table.
the guy wants 150 for it. he said it came out of a factory and the table was removed for whatever purpose the factory used it for.. other than some surface rust it seemed fine.. a long bit in the chuck seemed to run true when we turned it on. though i didnt try to crank it up and down the shaft.. the crank that moves the table up and down was there as far as i could see (ill be getting a closer look next saturday). its just the table part that is missing.. i found a link here http://www.bmt-usa.com/10.html for parts.. ive sent an email. but im not expecting to hear back for a few days.
I wasnt aware of this site. Ive signed up and I'm awaiting conformation from a moderator to activate my account. ill let you know when I can see the content. thanks for the heads up.
SVE Performance
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Buffalo machine tools is still in business. Bill
Farrier
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Great source for info and parts locating. I've restored a SB lathe and Boice Crane drill press. OWWM helped me big time!
Farrier
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paulsomlo
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I'd be interested to know what Buffalo wants for a replacement table.
Jim Johnstone
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Same I'm rebuilding a buffalo 15 that had a pretty ugly arc of shame.
Post a rebuild thread or it didn't happen
definetly will be starting a thread. because I know i will need some help from you guys and gals !
drill is being trailered here at 11am this morning. ill have some pics up by later tonite
paulsomlo
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I just got a Buffalo 18. You might want to be sitting down when you get the quote for a new table. Post some pics when you get 'er home.
hey guys. picked up the DP today started a thread in the vintage tool discussion board. heres the link
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5591601#post5591601
looking forward to getting this baby back in business with your guys help. thanks again - Chris
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5591601#post5591601
looking forward to getting this baby back in business with your guys help. thanks again - Chris
i may be able to use that pulley. ill be in touch once i get it apart. got one project i gotta finish up before i really go bawls deep in this DP
Jim Johnstone
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I'm not a member on there, can you tell us what that is?
pulley cover, quill. quill body, and one pulley.. definetely different body than my drill.
paulsomlo
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If he's willing to sell that table, and the column is the same diameter, you should jump on it - it appears relatively unscathed.
paulsomlo
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It does appear so, I didn't notice that. Since it's painted a different color, it may not be original.