Recent content by Vizsla33

Yes, I have the spindle cover. Spent a few hours today scrubbing the press to remove years of dust and rust. I put a new belt on it and it fired right up. Not sure if I will strip and paint. It’s in great shape for its age. Sadly I can’t say the same.

I have the front pulley cover. I do not have one for the back. It doesn’t appear to accommodate a cover for the belt. If there is one, it didn’t come with the press. I am removing the surface rust again today. The original paint is intact. The thing still has an atlas belt on it. It’s dry...

I recently purchased an atlas drill press from the great grandson of the original owner. It’s in fantastic shape. I have a few questions. Is it possible to tell how old it is from the serial number? The base has two grooves in it and I am uncertain as to what they are for. It came with a...

Ok, showing complete ignorance here but does a slow speed pulley look like? I assume I can buy parts like a table lift and the pulley. I bough it today for $150. No cracks and it runs well. It’s been in the same basement for 43 years. Suggestions on where to gets a new belt kit is appreciated.

Here is another photo. I plan to look at it tomorrow. Any advice is appreciated.

It is in northern West Virginia

He is a photo

I am new to this forum and joined as I am in need of advice on an atlas drill press I am considering purchasing. It is a model 74 and the serial number is 176188. It is a floor drill press and not a bench top. I can send pictures if need be. The owner inherited it from his great grandfather...