Show us your cool, "old" drill press

[cvairwerks]

If you want a radial arm drill, then you want something like the WT or Rockwell.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30-Walker-...ill-Travel-1-2-Hp-230-460V-3-60-/182731214000

 

[dwall174]

if you do a lot of middle of the sheet drilling, its a decent solution.

Or here's another option!
I've though about mounting the column of a old Delta to the ceiline.

Doug

 

[Outlawmws]

Looks like Child labor going on there!

 

[Craptain]

Looks like Child labor going on there!

Back in the day he was probably an apprentice.

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[MayerMR]

Looks like Child labor going on there!

Well based on my 16-month old, they were probably more energetic workers

 

[xman_charl]

my drill press

2 1/2 hp 90 volt DC

use to have 2 pulleys, now three
got extra pulley from grizzly

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Charl

 

[Outlawmws]

If you have a treadmill motors on it, you can make that completely variable speed...

 

[bubinga]

Here is a couple of mine. Recently picked up this small Atlas 1010 for $50, with a good cleaning she purrs like a kitten. Wasn't planning on keeping it but it is so sweet. The other is a Craftsman floor model that I fitted with a Craftsman variable speed/reversible motor and remote switch. Fun stuff....

Is that A D/C Motor?
Wondering how they do the speed control.

 

[bubinga]

Curiosity has me wondering why?
I can see that it's a very basic dp apart from the radial arm, but otherwise?

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Here is a Picture in case it disappears. Asking $325.00.
I could of got one guy on CL offered it to me for $50.00.
I never had or used one, But have heard of some flex in the Arm.
I heard they are OK for woodworking though.

 

[Speedster29]

I inherited this DP-220 from my Dad. Restored it last year. Love it!

 

[smalltown]

Very sharp looking speedster29 ! I'm sure you can channel your Dad when using it each time.

 

[Outlawmws]

Is that A D/C Motor?
Wondering how they do the speed control.

On the craftsman or the treadmill motors?

 

[tool_scrounge]

Is that A D/C Motor?
Wondering how they do the speed control.

A DC motor runs off direct current, like what you would get out of a battery.

DC motor are relatively easy to control speed, you just vary the voltage (yes I am over simplifying it a bit).

Some folks scrounge used treadmills as they often have a DC motor and a variable speed controller that plugs into a normal AC wall outlet. This can be a low cost solution.

I scrounge craigslist and ebay for low cost industrial DC motors and controllers. The ability to twist a knob to change speeds on a drill press instead of moving belts on pulleys is pretty nice. Sometimes you still may want to change belt positions, but not often.

 

[Outlawmws]

I haven't touched a belt in about 7 years...

 

[gmcgeo]

i came across this for free. not sure if it is worth anything

 

[bubinga]

On the craftsman or the treadmill motors?

The craftsman.

 

[tool_scrounge]

The craftsman.

I hope yours runs better than the one I had. 3000 rpm max and lousy speed control at lower speeds. It was like a light dimmer was designed into if for speed control.

 

[hsvtoolfool]

i came across this for free. not sure if it is worth anything

That is called a "post drill". You'd mount in to a post in your barn or forge. They were especially handy for misc farm duties and blacksmiths.

Yours looks like it may be a "Buffalo Forge" or "Champion" which is missing the main handle on the right side and someone added a handle directly to the flywheel. Or maybe that's how it came. There are a hundred brands of post drills.

These run about $50 to $100 in my region. There may be certain makes and models worth more, but post drills are not an area of special interest to me. I got one in the garage just because they're fun. I should move it to the kitchen and tell people it's an antique apple peeler.

 

[xman_charl]

use several of these DC motors..for my drill press

3/4 hp and other has 2 1/2 hp

adjustable rpm at drill...50 to 800

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[bubinga]

I hope yours runs better than the one I had. 3000 rpm max and lousy speed control at lower speeds. It was like a light dimmer was designed into if for speed control.

So they didn't work too well.
I read where they are not made to run at low speed for very long a time.

 

[bubinga]

use several of these DC motors..for my drill press

3/4 hp and other has 2 1/2 hp

adjustable rpm at drill...50 to 800

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Charl

Did the same to mine a while ago

 

[Outlawmws]

I've had Zero issues with my Treadmill motor conversion at any speed. the motor will do better than 4K RPM without a load, at slow speeds I can go much slower than needed, and it self compensates for load, (load increases it applies more power automatically)

The key is the controller. A brute force rheostat can't do what the modern controllers can do.

This is my build thread and after its done there is a vid with me hand loading the chuck at VERY slow speeds. I've seen it do the same with real work pieces.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159224

 

[6PTsocket]

So they didn't work too well.
I read where they are not made to run at low speed for very long a time.

Were you using a pulse type speed controller or a simple triac type, which is similar to what is in a lamp dimmer and has the exact problem you describe. There is almost no power low end and no compensation for load.

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[bubinga]

Were you using a pulse type speed controller or a simple triac type, which is similar to what is in a lamp dimmer and has the exact problem you describe. There is almost no power low end and no compensation for load.

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How ever it comes from the factory.
Thats a Motor set up sears used to sell.

 

[bubinga]

I've had Zero issues with my Treadmill motor conversion at any speed. the motor will do better than 4K RPM without a load, at slow speeds I can go much slower than needed, and it self compensates for load, (load increases it applies more power automatically)

The key is the controller. A brute force rheostat can't do what the modern controllers can do.

This is my build thread and after its done there is a vid with me hand loading the chuck at VERY slow speeds. I've seen it do the same with real work pieces.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159224

Good Deal!!! Have to read it,
No, I love mine.
Once I get electric to the albeit small Garage here, and Make Room, The Wards/Logan 10"
Is next.

What do you think of the KBIC 120 controllers?
I have a few here, Have not really used one yet, other than fooling around on the bench.

 

[bubinga]

How ever it comes from the factory.
Thats a Motor set up sears used to sell.

I see the KBIC is SCR.
Can I run a Pot to The KBIC and run it full speed, and then tie in a ~$10.00 ebay PWM controller to the KBIC and control the KBIC with the PWM board.
I read that PWM is quieter and easier on the motor.

 

[wmsheaf]

She's in solid condition, but hasn't been run for maybe 20 years. I'm hoping I'll find some pointers on how to get it cleaned, lubricated and doing work once again in my shop.

 

[Outlawmws]

Good Deal!!! Have to read it,
No, I love mine.
Once I get electric to the albeit small Garage here, and Make Room, The Wards/Logan 10"
Is next.

What do you think of the KBIC 120 controllers?
I have a few here, Have not really used one yet, other than fooling around on the bench.

Sorry I missed the Q on the KBIC controllers - but no opinion as I don'y know anything bout them. Sorry.

 

[bubinga]

Sorry I missed the Q on the KBIC controllers - but no opinion as I don'y know anything bout them. Sorry.

Oh Thanks Outlaws!

 

[Craptain]

She's in solid condition, but hasn't been run for maybe 20 years. I'm hoping I'll find some pointers on how to get it cleaned, lubricated and doing work once again in my shop.

Lovely machine. And the center pulley is invaluable. Best source for information and tips is the Craftsman drill press thread. I think Frank Lee has rebuilt every model of Craftsman dp.

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[bubinga]

Oh Thanks Outlaws!

Lovely machine. And the center pulley is invaluable. Best source for information and tips is the Craftsman drill press thread. I think Frank Lee has rebuilt every model of Craftsman dp.

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Do anything with it yet William?
I saw it on the facebook group too.

 

[DaveT]

Just got this old Atlas/Craftsman 101.24820 drill press with some nice extras. A scarce table lift and the slow speed extra pulley setup.
My question is about the Palmgren rotary cross slide. Any chance it came with the drill press originally?
It bolts right on without any extra holes, and has obviously been on there a long time - maybe since the press was new.
I did some Google searches, but couldn't find that exact model or much other info. Did notice some other similar drill presses in this thread.
What do you guys think?

How much info did you find out about your drill press? I just purchased one today with the same model number. Any info like date sold would be great.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Here is my 20” Walker Turner I recently finished a refurb on. It was given to me by the company I worked at before retiring.

 

[Mike W.]

Here is my 20” Walker Turner I recently finished a refurb on. It was given to me by the company I worked at before retiring.

Cool little turret Punch machine!

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[OccupantRJ]

Cool little turret Punch machine!

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Rotex turret punch, 18 stations, 1/8 through 2 inches. I recently refurbed that also. Acquiring used machines and doing rebuilds to them is my main hobby these days.

 

[Mike W.]

Rotex turret punch, 18 stations, 1/8 through 2 inches. I recently refurbed that also. Acquiring used machines and doing rebuilds to them is my main hobby these days.

Never seen one that small! Place I worked for 18 years had the large CNC Amadas, looks like the same principle tho

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[billarch1960]

I bought this at a garage sale for $50 and proceeded to strip it down and start rebuilding it.

 

[billarch1960]

I really love this Walker Turner DP-101. I need to fabricate a base because this one is broken and I need to get a motor for it.

 

[exmaxima1]

I bought this at a garage sale for $50 and proceeded to strip it down and start rebuilding it.

Those are nice presses. I had same model a few years ago, and can tell you that the missing spindle cover will cost you more than the rest of the DP! Good luck!

 

[h~moto]

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