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Advice on belt-driven drill press
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tool_scrounge
Well-known member
I am not sure of the brand, but it looks like an old flat belt drill press. Those drill presses can be quite effective at drilling big holes (due to low speeds and power feed). You might want to see what bearings it has on it. Some had ball bearings, but it is my understanding that a lot of the early ones had babbitt bearings. If in good condition, these can work well but you really need to generously lube each bearing before use. Spare parts for old drill presses like that can be very hard to get, so you would like to make sure everything is present and working. In my area the price would be high unless it came with a large number of big drills.
blazemaster83
Well-known member
That seems to be about what they go for in working condition. Go check it out. Make sure there are no broken gears, or cracked castings. That drill will have babbit bearings. Not sure of the manufacturer, but it would be nice once cleaned up. Going by the pics, it looks to be about 800-1000lbs. It looks like it has powerfeed and backgearing. Probably a #4mt. It takes a lot of work, but they will drill some large holes with ease.
camarotoolman
Banned
All of the above are right, but I think you could be alot better for 250.00.
metalmagpie
Well-known member
Pass on that antique. The modern drill press design (integral light, tilting table, rack & pinion table height adjustment, easy speed change, locking quill) is a very good one. Suggest you look for a 15-17" model from Taiwan from late '80s to late '90s. Should be very affordable and will give you long life.
Or you can step up and buy Alzmetall, but the step is a mighty big one ..
Or you can step up and buy Alzmetall, but the step is a mighty big one ..
mrpowderkeg
Well-known member
I'd jump on it, you can get a MT adapter to use a standard drill chuck. I hate my Taiwanese drill press, and most stuff you buy has a bunch of slop in the quill. I've seen some like this that were real tight and were great at drilling heavy steel.
Packard V8
Well-known member
You didn't mention your intended use, so impossible to answer your question.
Yes, if you are a fabricator and are going to be making many large diameter holes in heavy plate.
No, if your use is mostly homeowner/light shop use.
jack vines
Yes, if you are a fabricator and are going to be making many large diameter holes in heavy plate.
No, if your use is mostly homeowner/light shop use.
jack vines