Show us your cool, "old" drill press
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Outlawmws
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Nice find! id the motor a "driver"? that would be 30's time frame.
Picked up this craftsman 100 for $75 this weekend.
Nice press, same one my father had when I was a kid. But I just can't get past your VISE...not that the jaws are all beaten down, but that it looks like it has been shortened to the point that it will only open about an inch. Is that just an illusion???
Isaiah6113
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I just scored another old drill press that needs a little TLC
Looks like Duro Metal Products: 14" bench model.
Might be badged as Montgomery-Ward or Powr-Kraft.
However, the front sheave guard looks like it has been altered. The Duro 14" is taller in the front, i.e. It tapers back to a smaller size after the bulge. The 14" also have the edge bead continue along the top. Have a closer look, does it look like it may have been cut down?
Guessin' at late 30s to mid-40s perhaps. Nice grab.
Matthew
PS Any chance of a left side shot? there is a slot on the left side, looks like yours has that slot filled, like to see the piece in place.
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Outlawmws
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Gone.
An old drill press I got from a yard-sale years ago and fixed up for myself to use. It is pretty heavy cast-iron and it will drill a pretty nice and straight hole if the operator is sober and well-rested.
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bubinga
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Sweet Drill press, is that an Atlas?
Please, I hope you're not operating machinery drunk?
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jabberwoki
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Well I'm sure there are a couple other camelback drills in this thread but as the topic is back at the top of the page here is mine. I picked it up about 10 years ago and this is what it looked like when I found it. It was so filthy I wasn't even sure what I had until we could get it out in the light.
It actually wasn't too bad to move out and load but I did pull the head shaft as it was too tall to slide under a beam that had it hemmed in. I think we just wrapped a strap around the base and skidded it out where we could lift it. The wife was thrilled with this showing up on the trailer...and the shop had a lot more empty space back then.
The restoration took a couple of months. I had it completely apart and rebuilt a lot of the drive system starting over from scratch. It had come out of an old sawmill sometime in the past and the original lower cone pulley was nowhere to be found. Some millwright in the past had fitted a drive all gearbox and ran V-belts up to the head shaft. I kept a modified version of that but added a lot of guarding and styling on the new drive. Here is a couple of pics after I was done.
And here it is in the 'final' spot it occupies in the shop. The ceiling over the drill is 9' tall and I still needed to bore a hole through it for the spindle to pass when the head is raised. It is a 32" Mechanics Machine Company sliding head drill. The spindle is MT 5. Back gears and power feed available. I kind of designed the wall and room behind it to let it fit in the shop without being too intrusive...it's a pretty big footprint. I can still get fairly large items on the table. And of course you need some big bits. Ed.
Very nice mate, love that drill stand.
Mine goes through the roof as well.
CrotalusAtrox
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Gents just picked up this old Delta/Rockwell it was outside for some time has a nice Baldor motor that runs and after some Kroil application the spindle moves a lot easier. Motor is obviously not original but I am ok with a Baldor. I have a few questions is there suppose to be a plate over the hole on the side or is it just an open inspection hole.There is a space for a switch in the front but it has a cover on it that looks original, I am assuming this was an option ? Could not find one to compare to.
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Sweet Drill press, is that an Atlas?
Please, I hope you're not operating machinery drunk?
I don't know what it is. I do not think there was any name or ID plate on it at all.
bubinga
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Ridjobradi
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Re: Show us your cool, "old" drill press
I am still working on this Myers Machine Tool drill press, as time allows. I had 9me casting voids to fill with JB Weld, before repainting. I still need to make the two small pulleys and the shaft for the fast/loose pulley.
I am still working on this Myers Machine Tool drill press, as time allows. I had 9me casting voids to fill with JB Weld, before repainting. I still need to make the two small pulleys and the shaft for the fast/loose pulley.
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E12-535iTurbo
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It looks like you have a lot of vintage tools there. The Myers dill looks good. Definately a drill with a lot of character! I love the company plate.
Gents just picked up this old Delta/Rockwell it was outside for some time has a nice Baldor motor that runs and after some . I have a few questions is there suppose to be a plate over the hole on the side or is it just an open inspection hole.There is a space for a switch in the front but it has a cover on it that looks original, I am assuming this was an option ? Could not find one to compare to.[/URL][/IMG]
I see that hole left open on many drill presses. Nothing to worry about about. Regarding the space for the front switch, there was an option to use the same type switch as you have have on your OTHER Rockwell drill press.
BTW, your little Dayton 6-inch grinder looks lost on the awesome cast stand!
I just picked up this old girl and plan to restore her. Except for the foot feed, I've found all the missing table elevation parts on Ebay and just ordered them. Price was an ouch!!! but I wanted to get them because they might not show up again for a long time.
For you guys that have restored these old DP I have a couple questions:
1. What's a good paint to use in dark machinery gray?
2. Would you replace all the bearings even though the spindle is smooth as silk and only .001 runout?
3. I plan to use a 1HP, 1 phase GE motor but curious if there's a VFD or DC motor option where i could use std 120VAC? (it was previously 3 phase)
For you guys that have restored these old DP I have a couple questions:
1. What's a good paint to use in dark machinery gray?
2. Would you replace all the bearings even though the spindle is smooth as silk and only .001 runout?
3. I plan to use a 1HP, 1 phase GE motor but curious if there's a VFD or DC motor option where i could use std 120VAC? (it was previously 3 phase)
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Ridjobradi
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Re: Show us your cool, "old" drill press
E12-535iTurbo - Yes, the Cataract lathe, Myers drill press, and the shaper are pre WWI. My other machines are all 1950's and 1960's.
I plan to add the red back to Myers badge, but I don't think I will polish the brass.
E12-535iTurbo - Yes, the Cataract lathe, Myers drill press, and the shaper are pre WWI. My other machines are all 1950's and 1960's.
I plan to add the red back to Myers badge, but I don't think I will polish the brass.
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454ragtop
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Might have tried OWWM for parts before Ebay, but that's water under the bridge. As to your other ?'sI just picked up this old girl and plan to restore her. Except for the foot feed, I've found all the missing table elevation parts on Ebay and just ordered them. Price was an ouch!!! but I wanted to get them because they might not show up again for a long time.
For you guys that have restored these old DP I have a couple questions:
1. What's a good paint to use in dark machinery gray?
2. Would you replace all the bearings even though the spindle is smooth as silk and only .001 runout?
3. I plan to use a 1HP, 1 phase GE motor but curious if there's a VFD or DC motor option where i could use std 120VAC? (it was previously 3 phase)
1 - I like Plasticote T10 machinery gray, think it's a nice fairly dark blue gray that looks correct and is real nice to work with.
2 - If they seem fine, I wouldn't mess with them. Why make a problem where there isn't one? Others will probably disagree, but that's my philosophy.
3 - I would get a 115 volt VFD from Dealers Electric, and like all common VFD's, must be used with a 3 phase motor. The VFD will convert 115 volt single phase to 230 volt 3 phase. 3 phase motors are more reliable and easier to work on than single phase motors, no caps or start switches to deal with.
Nice drill by the way, pretty tough to beat a Delta/Rockwell 17" for general home/shop use.
Jim
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1. I use Rustoleum dark machinery grey because I can buy it locally and the Rustoleum Professional enamel is very close to Delta grey, applies well, dries fast, and covers without primer. It seems durable but I kinda baby things after I've restored them. [it changes color after a day or two, as it dries fully]
2. No. Unless you are going to strip the machine down anyway and then maybe since it will be apart. I've had machines where I thought the bearings were good but started grumbling after a little use.
3. I use treadmill motors and the controllers that come with them. But if the current motor is 3phase then a VFD is probably simpler, can't say, no experience with them.
You might find this interesting either way.
Redboy
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Here's a nifty machine that followed me home a few months ago...
It's a Hamilton Varimatic Sensitive drill press, in really nice original condition.
It's a Hamilton Varimatic Sensitive drill press, in really nice original condition.
Rick, I'm going through a Craftsman drillpress right now for the second time because I thought the bearings were good when I recently restored(painted) it. To the OP, if you have it apart, I would change the bearings. Nothing like having to go back into a machine after putting it to work... 
Craptain
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Here's a nifty machine that followed me home a few months ago...
It's a Hamilton Varimatic Sensitive drill press, in really nice original condition.
Oh my that is sweet. I have seen a couple of "Sensitive" dps advertised but never really had a clue what they were. Now I think I "Need" one.
Redboy
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Yeah, that's all too familiar... I didn't need one, either!Oh my that is sweet. I have seen a couple of "Sensitive" dps advertised but never really had a clue what they were. Now I think I "Need" one.
But it really is a cool machine. The variable speed mechanism consists of a "cup and cone" assembly; speed is adjusted by moving the "cone" piece higher or lower on the "cup" drive.
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Sunbimmer
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I made a 80 km round trip this hot summer evening to pick up this "little" beauty...
I could not let it rot away in that old and dusty barn for 50 Euros
It's an Atlas 15 inch model 1020.
I could not let it rot away in that old and dusty barn for 50 Euros
It's an Atlas 15 inch model 1020.
bubinga
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its a cool one.
if it's bench top, how about a bottle jack, or sizzors jack.
Craptain
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I made a 80 km round trip this hot summer evening to pick up this "little" beauty...
I could not let it rot away in that old and dusty barn for 50 Euros
It's an Atlas 15 inch model 1020.
Sunbimmer, that is phenomenal. It looks to be in almost perfect condition and no "Arc of Shame"
It will clean up really well, and appears that it won't need much, if anything more.
Outlawmws
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Sunbimmer, that is phenomenal. It looks to be in almost perfect condition and no "Arc of Shame"
It will clean up really well, and appears that it won't need much, if anything more.
Great score! 
G20-Budo
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I made a 80 km round trip this hot summer evening to pick up this "little" beauty...
I could not let it rot away in that old and dusty barn for 50 Euros
It's an Atlas 15 inch model 1020.
As everyone else said.. great drill press for the $! Congrats!
E12-535iTurbo
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Indeed! Was it on Marktplaats? Good thing I wan't looking for one otherwise we would have been competing and I don't really have space or time available for it now. I'm happy it found a good home .
.Sunbimmer
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Indeed! Was it on Marktplaats? Good thing I wan't looking for one otherwise we would have been competing and I don't really have space or time available for it now. I'm happy it found a good home
E12-535iTurbo,
Yes, it was on Marktplaats.....but not for long
freekwonder
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Funny you mention that. I didn't even think about it until I was doing some googling and saw guys using scissor jacks. Love the idea. Just need to get one now.
bubinga
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454ragtop
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Free camelback west of Boston http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/zip/5695741655.html
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I just picked up this old girl and plan to restore her. Except for the foot feed, I've found all the missing table elevation parts on Ebay and just ordered them. Price was an ouch!!! but I wanted to get them because they might not show up again for a long time.
For you guys that have restored these old DP I have a couple questions:
1. What's a good paint to use in dark machinery gray?
2. Would you replace all the bearings even though the spindle is smooth as silk and only .001 runout?
3. I plan to use a 1HP, 1 phase GE motor but curious if there's a VFD or DC motor option where i could use std 120VAC? (it was previously 3 phase)
I painted mine gray but my friend that rebuilt the motor used a blue gray. Your DP looks to be in good condition, have fun
E12-535iTurbo
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But why have you bolted it to the ceiling and rotated the picture so most of us would not notice? Atleast I'm sure we can assume that bike is on the floor right?
I disassembled my press this weekend with the idea of repainting everything but after using a ton of cleaner and elbow grease - decided to clean everything up and keep the patina.
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I also had some difference in the casting numbers found in the head and base. The base reads 26211-103 while the head reads 20214-103..is this normal?
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I also had some difference in the casting numbers found in the head and base. The base reads 26211-103 while the head reads 20214-103..is this normal?
bubinga
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The paint looks good,if it was me, I would shine up the tables and post.
(JMO)
(JMO)
I sanded the post down to 400 grit which gave it a nice shine but the grease I used is black which kind of toned down the shine some.
I think I might try shining up the tables like you mentioned but the bottom base was painted in the same color as the press so I was up in the air about removing it
CrotalusAtrox
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Tonellin That came out great like it when you can leave the original paint. I have and old Delta That is so sun beat that I am going to have to paint it.