B & D drill press

[eddieK]

Recently picked this up for $30.00. The man that had it was dying, he told me this was his grandfathers drill press. Still works magnificently, low RPM.

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[rsanter]

That is a very old triple gear reduction drill with the drill press accessory.
First qtr of the 1900s
Parts were still available into the 80s but I suspect were discontinued in the 90s
What you have there is 90+ years old
Those are tough to kill

 

[larry_g]

I had one of those years back. Used it for a poor mans mag base drill. I would clamp the base to whatever and drill through. I opened the gearcase on mine and found it full of old hard grease. Cleaned and re-lubed and it quieted down a bunch.

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[James-W]

Old tools like that are cool to look at and they do work rather well, but I wouldn't want to have to use them every day. I just prefer using my more modern tools.

An older gentlemen I knew many years ago had all sorts of old tools he had bought and restored. I used to visit him from time to time and he was really proud of his collection and could tell you all about the tool. When he died I am not sure just what his family did with the tools.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

That is a beauty. Are you going to refurb it?

 

[eddieK]

That is a beauty. Are you going to refurb it?

Not sure - Part of me likes the Patina and part of me wants to restore it.

This is perfect for me because I don't use a drill press more than ten times a year and it's an awesome conversation piece.