Recent content by ihavea4

Ah, that makes a lot of sense... I didn't even think of that! It's a Delco motor, 1/6 HP, 1725 RPM. Thanks for the tips, I'll definitely see what I can find. Do you think the motor base mount matters? This model has that vertical alignment bar which I haven't seen on any other model. I'd like to...

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...)

Hi everyone, I'm ihavea4 from Vancouver, WA. I've been in the IT world for the last 7 years or so and focused completely on tech. Well that's started getting crazy out there, and I'm losing faith in technology saving the world, so I've started working with my hands a lot more. So far this year...

Finally finished building my workbench, and then started taking apart my old atlas drill press! I'm super excited to get started on this project.

Looking good! Did you test the motor at all before you opened it up? I just started disassembling my drill press, but I'm unsure what to do with the motor. I have basically zero electronics experience, so I'd be curious to hear what you're doing with your motor, if anything?

Hi guys, I recently picked up an old Atlas drill press, the floor version from a store like Goodwill near me. It's super dirty and rusty and covered with cobwebs, so I've decided to take the whole thing apart and try to restore it the best I can. I've been scouring the internet for the last week...