ClappedOutBport
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Unless you're at risk of snapping it in two, or your heart desires to JB weld it for appearance, I would recommend leaving it alone.
Show us your cool, "old" drill press
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Thanks, that's what I'd seen as well. Looks like too much continuous damage to drill through and plug, and I wouldn't remotely think about trying to weld it.
I'll probably JB it, or cover it with another piece of aluminum or steel.
Mike
I'll probably JB it, or cover it with another piece of aluminum or steel.
Mike
jabberwoki
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I silver soldered up a huge gash in my disc grinder table and it worked like a charm.
bubinga
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Good Job!
Put a picture if Ya get a chance.
JoCoSawdust
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I'd like to see the silver solder repair of the DP table as well!
I've got a question for the Walker-Turner gurus. I'm in the final stages of refreshing a WT SD80 12" press from the 1930s. My question pertains to the dished cup that bolts into the top of the head shown in the picture (surrounding the spindle). My assumption is that it's a grease cup? This press is going to be more of a collector item than a user and I'm questioning if I need to pack this thing with grease or not. Thanks in advance.
I've got a question for the Walker-Turner gurus. I'm in the final stages of refreshing a WT SD80 12" press from the 1930s. My question pertains to the dished cup that bolts into the top of the head shown in the picture (surrounding the spindle). My assumption is that it's a grease cup? This press is going to be more of a collector item than a user and I'm questioning if I need to pack this thing with grease or not. Thanks in advance.
Outlawmws
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Assuming it is for grease, I'd put some in regardless. maybe not packed full, but some...
ihavea4
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I think it's an Atlas model 70 from the 1930s. Just started restoring it! (If you know of anyone with a spare motor base with the vertical adjustment bar, I'm looking for one...)
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Outlawmws
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Awesome Atlas!
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JoCoSawdust
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This is a Craftsman-badged Walker Turner SD-80 that was appears in the Sears and Roebuck catalogs in 1933 and 1934. Unless my research is flawed, it's the first drill press to wear the Craftsman name. This was a fun build, using two machines that came to me both missing parts. Fortunately, between the two of them I came up with a complete machine. Powered by a period-correct Kenmore 1/3hp motor.
Smokeshow69
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This is a Craftsman-badged Walker Turner SD-80 that was appears in the Sears and Roebuck catalogs in 1933 and 1934. Unless my research is flawed, it's the first drill press to wear the Craftsman name. This was a fun build, using two machines that came to me both missing parts. Fortunately, between the two of them I came up with a complete machine. Powered by a period-correct Kenmore 1/3hp motor.
Wow, that came out to be a total museum piece! Nice job!
Super jealous of your long c press!
Rick B.
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This is a Craftsman-badged Walker Turner SD-80 that was appears in the Sears and Roebuck catalogs in 1933 and 1934. Unless my research is flawed, it's the first drill press to wear the Craftsman name. This was a fun build, using two machines that came to me both missing parts. Fortunately, between the two of them I came up with a complete machine. Powered by a period-correct Kenmore 1/3hp motor.
Yeah It Is Nice Job, Nice Paint job too.
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Outlawmws
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JoCo, that DP is awesome! Great restore!
Rick What is that thing? looks like it has a cross carriage of some sort?
Rick What is that thing? looks like it has a cross carriage of some sort?
Way back in the archive of this thread, I saw a note (from a 1-post user) saying he had to look up a patent application to figure out how to fix (restore?) an old, unique press.
What's the best way to look up patent applications? I've stumbled across a few in Google searches, but not consistently.
I'm trying to make up for the lack of available info for my (presumably) Langelier sensitive drill (model number unknown, but I've stumbled across pics of several different possibilities).
Mike
What's the best way to look up patent applications? I've stumbled across a few in Google searches, but not consistently.
I'm trying to make up for the lack of available info for my (presumably) Langelier sensitive drill (model number unknown, but I've stumbled across pics of several different possibilities).
Mike
Outlawmws
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Do you have the patent number? you can also search for the mfg in the patent files I believe, and that might get you to the company the it was assigned to?
JoCoSawdust
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I'm curious as to how the research gurus do it as well. I've used Google Patents with hit or miss results.
JoCoSawdust
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That is one cool machine! I'm guessing VERY early 30s or possibly even 1920s? Whatever it is I'm looking forward to seeing it in all it's glory.
JoCoSawdust
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Thanks for the kind words gents. At the risk of wearing out my welcome I'm going to throw up a couple more DPs seeing how that's all I'm doing during the shut down.
This is a Craftsman branded WT D700. The only year it appears in the catalogs is 1935. It cost $405.67 in 2020 dollars in the midst of the Great Depression. While I'm happy to add it to my collection, it's a retched design. Even with a thinner 3/8" wide belt, there's no means to change the belt without removing the quill. The spindle doesn't drop below the pulley in the lowest position, leaving zero room to slide the belt in. This makes it necessary to remove the return spring, then remove the quill which releases the pulley. Royal PIA, hence why it's wearing a belt while I look for a period correct motor.
This is a Craftsman branded WT D700. The only year it appears in the catalogs is 1935. It cost $405.67 in 2020 dollars in the midst of the Great Depression. While I'm happy to add it to my collection, it's a retched design. Even with a thinner 3/8" wide belt, there's no means to change the belt without removing the quill. The spindle doesn't drop below the pulley in the lowest position, leaving zero room to slide the belt in. This makes it necessary to remove the return spring, then remove the quill which releases the pulley. Royal PIA, hence why it's wearing a belt while I look for a period correct motor.
JoCoSawdust
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Last one for tonight, I've got 4 more in various stages of refurbishment.
This, I believe, represents Atlas' first entry into making DPs for Sears. It lacks the chrome spindle cap and appears in the 35 and 36 catalogs. The spindle cap first appears in the catalog in 37. This one was a joy to work on and is powered by the same General Electric 1/3hp repulsion induction motor that was on it when I found it. Priced at a whopping 564.27 in 2020 dollars.
This, I believe, represents Atlas' first entry into making DPs for Sears. It lacks the chrome spindle cap and appears in the 35 and 36 catalogs. The spindle cap first appears in the catalog in 37. This one was a joy to work on and is powered by the same General Electric 1/3hp repulsion induction motor that was on it when I found it. Priced at a whopping 564.27 in 2020 dollars.
No, I don't have a patent number. I found a government patent site with a search feature, but for anything before 1975, you have a very limited number of search criteria to use, and name isn't one of them...
Mike
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smalltown
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JoCoSawdust that's a great looking drill press. Is that an original color ?
Craptain
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JoCo, the machines and your work on them are absolutely magnificent.
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jabberwoki
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Sweeeeeeeeet!
Is that an Oliver by chance?
No it's a max 16 inch from about the mid 50s
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bubinga
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OH Wow, 16" Nice!!
Oregon Rock Crusher ,That is truly a Beauty, it had me muttering to myself when I was looking at the pictures. I thought my Wife was going to think I was going Crazy.
Or being confirmed crazy ! Nice ! Thanks
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Or being confirmed crazy ! Nice ! Thanks
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JoCoSawdust
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It's close to the original color, should be a little bit darker but I don't have the equipment to mix and spray custom color so..rattle can it is. I've seen so many variations of original color on machines if this era I don't think anyone knows exactly what color they were. I went with this color since it has the slight violet hue to it that I see in the nooks and crannies of original machines.
bubinga
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Oh No, it looks great. Not a lot of gloss, in this case, better yet IMO.
Oregon rock crusher
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Thanks Buford, My wife catches me muttering to myself often enough as well. When I slip up she'll give me the eye but has come to accept it as my normal. I think she has figured out that it's either work that's got me going or possibly a tool or project. Never anything really serious.
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https://www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/search-patents << USPTO homepage
http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html << Quick Search; not always successful with a given (first) search criteria so worth trying a variety of options of which there are several. "Assignee Name" is usually a good one to start with. Note: this is name of the company that holds the patent rights, not the inventor. Sometimes but not always company acquisitions will result in the patent moving to the new company's "Assignee Name".
"Patents from 1790 through 1975 are searchable only by Issue Date, Patent Number, and Current US Classification." << point made by Mike
Show us your cool, "old" drill press
Chilliwack M.
You have a Couple of Cool Pieces with lots of Details .
That first one would look great restored . Allot of work with all those details/ parts . Thanks for posting.
Of course either one would look great restored ,but since the top one is part way there in working order, it would be the easiest place to start. Cheers
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Chilliwack M.
You have a Couple of Cool Pieces with lots of Details .
That first one would look great restored . Allot of work with all those details/ parts . Thanks for posting.
Of course either one would look great restored ,but since the top one is part way there in working order, it would be the easiest place to start. Cheers
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After three years of wandering unuseable through the shop I finally got it up and running:
How I bought it:
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Adjustable engine installation.
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To hold it in place. Otherwise the engine will more the drill at start up. I couldn't bolt it to the floor, since that's not strong enough.
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Adjustable engine installation.
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To hold it in place. Otherwise the engine will more the drill at start up. I couldn't bolt it to the floor, since that's not strong enough.
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Starter switch:
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