Recent content by ThinRoy

Nice Thirdyfivepickup it looks very similar to mine, but sadly I am missing the belt cover. Happy to note that I got the press up and running after freeing the motor up and replacing the belt. The thing had been sitting maybe 20 years and think it just needed a little life breathed into it. I...

Thank you so much for this information 11b30b4 I am going to dig into all of this and see where I get. I have an appreciation for old items like this and would love to keep things original, but also am happy to know that upgrades and modern improvements can fit to bring this back to life...

Thanks paulsomlo I will ask around there as well and further research on the motor. With slack off the belt it does turn by hand freely. When the switch is flipped it hums and turns the pulley slowly. The belt is not slipping. I plan on using this a general purpose drill press so yes some...

Hello Gents. New to the forum and excited to discuss with like minded fellas. I have a few questions about a vintage drill press I just acquired. I purchased a Buffalo Drill Press No.15 from the Buffalo forge Co. It works (see question 2) but with issue and I was hoping for some assistance...