how much for this atlas drill press?

[emeraldcoupe]

I'm thinking of selling my atlas no63 dp, I really don't use it, rather see it go to someone who's going to get some use out of it. it's unrestored and in great shape and runs perfect. has the table raising mech on the side. I have a number in my head but would like your opinions on the value.

 

[Tronyadorable]

If you can elaborate a bit on the motor and chuck.........I may drop a pretty nickel on it.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

it's got a Jacobs 8a 33 taper 1/2" capacity chuck

ge 1/2hp 1725 motor

 

[emeraldcoupe]

wow, that's crazy.

 

[Packard V8]

wow, that's crazy.

The must-have-a-table-lift question comes up at least once a month on every machine tool forum. I'll never understand how most of us used these 14" DPs for all these years without one, but it just doesn't seem that hard.

Someone with physical impairment might have to have the mechanical assistance. However, it seems to be the young/strong who want the lift the most.

Anyway, to answer your question, it depends. As just a 14" benchtop DP, it's a $100-150 bill. Add the value to those who really want the lift and maybe it's a $300 bill.

jack vines

 

[1982fxr]

imho expect to top out at around 250-300. definitely no less than 200, apparently worth more to part it out judging by that link

 

[rippered]

It says UNsold when I look at it.

 

[beatcad]

since i dont know the number in your head i'll toss out a couple #s.
if this was listed locally(less than 45 min drive) i'd easily go $150 to $250.
i could see it fetching more if you found a purist or a guy trying to outfit a 50s period correct garage.
if you werent 12 hours away i'd like to have that.

 

[Whitworth]

I would say only $75 to $125 as it's a bench top and the market is flooded with cheap import bench top drill presses. People don't know the difference in quality and regard all small presses as entry level tools.

Gary

 

[beatcad]

I would say only $75 to $125 as it's a bench top and the market is flooded with cheap import bench top drill presses. People don't know the difference in quality and regard all small presses as entry level tools.

Gary

agreed. i'd pay that much or more if i wanted/needed a serious bad *** made in USA bench top drill press.
but i dont

 

[454ragtop]

Assuming that table is as pristine as the rest of it, I'd think $250-$300 in that condition with the table raiser. Just don't see them that nice. As a general rule that size bench drill press does nothing for me, but that might be the nicest one I've ever seen. Might want to list it on OWWM, in the BOYD section.
GLWTS, Jim

 

[Davefr]

The must-have-a-table-lift question comes up at least once a month on every machine tool forum. I'll never understand how most of us used these 14" DPs for all these years without one, but it just doesn't seem that hard.

It's called efficiency and precision.

Would you buy a metal lathe without power feed, or a grinder with a hand crank instead of a motor "just for old times sake", or use a wrench when you could use a pneumatic tool?

For seldom use, table elevation isn't that important but if you use your DP frequently it becomes a "must have" feature. I bet I use the table crank more then the quill feed handle. For precision drilling it's important to get the bit positioned as close to work surface entry point as possible.

To make frequent and small tweaks without table elevation becomes extremely inefficient.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

I was thinking between $200 and $250.

 

[gungatim]

I would say only $75 to $125 as it's a bench top and the market is flooded with cheap import bench top drill presses. People don't know the difference in quality and regard all small presses as entry level tools.

Gary

I agree. I wouldn't pay more than $75 for it. I have bought half a dozen benchtop presses like that one that only needed some cleaning and fresh paint for <$40...

Problem is there's just too many out there. back in the day, every shop/garage/workroom had one, and they rarely wear out.

 

[Zeke]

Let's see if my number matches yours — $200.

 

[454ragtop]

In that condition, you're looking for the buyers who have more money than time, the same ones who pay stupid money for a bench vise, just to show it off to their buddies. They're only original once, and I'm guessing someone will pay for those bragging rights. Could be wrong, but I'll bet someone would love that for their shop/man cave. The kind where no real work is done, it's all about the atmosphere.
Jim