CL drill press find

[Moosehead905]

hey guys, i am in need of some help..i have been on a hunt for a late 30s early 40s delta DP, but no luck, i have found this "Champion" drill press motor says its a kingston and conley. he only wants 50 for it. i dont know or cant find to much info on this drill press. the guys said it works and seems to have all the parts. here is a link to the add.

http://flint.craigslist.org/tls/3820668033.html

any info or help on this old beauty would be appreciated. thanks.

 

[zkling]

If it runs and has enough of the parts to be a functional drill press, buy it. It will be leaps and bounds better than what you can buy today for even $250.

If it comes with the vise, well you bought a vise and got a free drill press with it.

 

[nine4gmc]

If it runs and has enough of the parts to be a functional drill press, buy it. It will be leaps and bounds better than what you can buy today for even $250.

If it comes with the vise, well you bought a vise and got a free drill press with it.

That ^

 

[Moosehead905]

Awesome...yea, the guy said he just bought a house and the garage is FULL of old tools. I asked if i could come by tmrw and poke around and see if there is any other treasures in there i could take off his hands for him, and he gave me the green Light.

 

[nine4gmc]

keep us in mind for anything you aren't interested in

 

[zkling]

Awesome...yea, the guy said he just bought a house and the garage is FULL of old tools. I asked if i could come by tmrw and poke around and see if there is any other treasures in there i could take off his hands for him, and he gave me the green Light.

Take lots of $20's. Show up with a small pickup truck and a buddy with a trailer around the corner. That way you don't look completely desperate then when you strike a deal your buddy pulls up with the trailer to help load.

 

[Moosehead905]

anyone Looking for anything specific, I am taking orders

 

[nine4gmc]

For sure any vises, anvils, Craftsman block grinders, vintage tool boxes and storage cabinets, antique lamps, fans etc. Ask if he minds you taking pictures of things that you may try to find homes for.

 

[Moosehead905]

For sure any vises, anvils, Craftsman block grinders, vintage tool boxes and storage cabinets, antique lamps, fans etc. Ask if he minds you taking pictures of things that you may try to find homes for.

I'll keep an eye out and take pictures of everything. he said he needs it all cleared out doesnt have use for any of it aaand the wifes orders, she wants a place to park the car. so i am assuming everything will be for sale.

 

[Davefr]

Yes, it's probably worth $50. However these primitive old DP's can be a PIA for real work:

- Only 4 speeds
- Often worn, missing or damaged parts
- Unobtanium parts/proprietary parts
- Lack of table elevation
- Lack or precision

Go check out everything else he has.

P.S. I love old iron but drill presses and compressors aren't one of them.

 

[bczygan]

Looking for a good vertical band saw for metal and wood and a disc or belt and disc sander.

Oh yeah...Anvil, big vise, 3/4HP or 1HP Craftsman block grinder.