Show us your cool, "old" drill press

[Shockwave179]

First post here. Not sure how much this qualifies for cool but it certainly seems unique. Built by Langelier Mfg. in Rhode Island. Picked it up from a guy who said his wife bought it at a yard sale. Looks like the motor was replaced at some point but is also pretty old. Seems to work but the belt being so close the the vertical adjustment is a bit sketchy. Wonder if anyone here owns one of these? These are the pictures from craigslist, I'll get some better pictures tonight.

 

[bluebolt]

Looks cool to me Shockwave179!

 

[Outlawmws]

Shockwave that is a VERY different DP for sure. Very short throat, so I'm guessing a specialty tool, if the green is original I'm thinking some medical institution, but that is a WAG.

Flat belt.. Hmmm

Too bad about the "Arc of shame"

when you get more pics, try to get some of whatever moves the quill down and how far it can move. I'm thinking this may have a deeper than usual stroke?

 

[Shockwave179]

Looks cool to me Shockwave179!

Thanks!

Shockwave that is a VERY different DP for sure. Very short throat, so I'm guessing a specialty tool, if the green is original I'm thinking some medical institution, but that is a WAG.

Flat belt.. Hmmm

Too bad about the "Arc of shame"

when you get more pics, try to get some of whatever moves the quill down and how far it can move. I'm thinking this may have a deeper than usual stroke?

I've done a little bit of research and I don't think that particular shade of green is original. From the limited pictures on Google Images I've seen them in natural, black and a more olive type green.

The Arc of Shame huh? Is that what that's called? Is there any practical way to fix the AOS?

Also forgot to mention that it's definitely meant to be bolted to a work bench as the back half where the motor sits is higher and the DP will not stay appropriately balanced unless the rounded front part is bolted down. Very heavy piece for something so small as you could probably tell.

There is a decent sized gear that you can sort of make out from those craigslist pictures. The quill hinges upon that, seems like a large range of movement. I'll get better pictures, maybe I'll take a video.

 

[zkling]

Y A lot of drill presses use a MT2 to JT33 adapter.

I'm really curious as to what DP he has. Majority of the vintage craftsman drill presses used a JT-33 threaded collar mount, so falling off is pretty unlikely. I don't think craftsman made any vintage presses that were MT2. That is usually only found on larger, more industrial machines. Then again the OP didn't exactly overwhelm us with information.

Sockwave, that is very cool and indeed very old. Looks like you have a high stakes game of poker in the background. They made a bunch of small and even larger drill presses. Good quality, well known for their small sensitive drill presses. I should work well for small holes that it was designed for. Unfortunately previous operators were pretty careless with it.

 

[Shockwave179]

Shockwave, that is very cool and indeed very old. Looks like you have a high stakes game of poker in the background. They made a bunch of small and even larger drill presses. Good quality, well known for their small sensitive drill presses. I should work well for small holes that it was designed for. Unfortunately previous operators were pretty careless with it.

Yeah I don't know why the guy I bought it from had all that stuff on the table lol. It's definitely meant for smaller holes.

More pictures.

 

[GirchyGirchy]

Here's my early-mid-'50s Walker-Turner 1216-42, with a Peerless 1/3 hp motor. I picked it up on CL a couple of years ago - everything's there and pretty solid, but the bearings were shot.

It's all apart right now. I've replaced the bearings and have new wiring and a new chuck (my screwup) for it. The motor is a bushing motor - I might be replacing it with a 1/2 W-T motor instead. I'll probably clean parts over the winter and paint in the spring.


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[Hot Chop shop]

Love the Walker Turner... Just got my first chance to use mine since I picked it up and restored it. Used it till drill 4 holes in about an inch thick steel plate for a welding table I am working on.... It work great!

 

[gilbo]

My two Walker-Turners restored. I needed a vise for the large one and a deal came along with a milling vise and X-Y table, also an old Columbian bench vise. Thanks to "The Vises of GJ" thread I can't quit collecting bench vises.

gorgeous WT's, i was only recently able to get my hands on Delta homecraft 11-120,

great job on the resto, luv the color

 

[thundermug]

Today I snagged a Homecraft / Rockwell for $30. Runs like a champ. Ugly paint job was thrown in for free.

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[Outlawmws]

T-Mug, that Homecraft may have been the one used in their response to the Shopsmith when they first came out. they had an 8" table saw, a 4" Jointer, a DP, and I think a jig saw all potentially using the same motor.

The reason I think it is is the hinged front mount on the base. undo the back, and fold the DP over for more compact storage.

 

[thundermug]

Outlaw - Thanks for the insight. I was puzzled by the folding base. A compact design is ideal for my shop. Also, the pulley on the motor has a bite out of it, and it's only one speed. Doesn't look original. Will be looking for the right pulley.

Someone "installed" an inline switch and didn't bother to insulate the contacts...so I'll be fixing that, too. Other than the aforementioned faults, it is a well-maintained machine. No rust to speak of.

 

[383 240z]

I saw this on CL today for $150 OBO, I'm having a real hard time not getting in the truck and going after it. Keith

 

[jabberwoki]

Dude you better be driving right now!!

 

[454ragtop]

I saw this on CL today for $150 OBO, I'm having a real hard time not getting in the truck and going after it. Keith

Note that drill has the way cool aftermarket table/vise, that part alone is worth $150!
Jim

 

[KerryH]

I picked this little guy up a little while ago. It's my first DP and it has been serving me well. I was amazed at how quiet the motor was when I first turned it on, I flipped the switch and it just hummed.











I would like to clean it up and powder coat it, but I'd hate to not have it to use!

It may not be the nicest, oldest, or coolest but I'm happy with it.

 

[gilbo]

I picked this little guy up a little while ago. It's my first DP and it has been serving me well. I was amazed at how quiet the motor was when I first turned it on, I flipped the switch and it just hummed.

nice find there, looks like a model 350B ???

 

[KerryH]

nice find there, looks like a model 350B ???

Ah I forgot to list that but you nailed it!

 

[d.mcfarland]

Champion Blower and Forge. $30 and probably going to get a full restoration! Motor is from Sunlight in Warren Ohio.

 

[doan]

Lots of nice Craftsman 150's here. I'm working on mine now. Anyone have spare parts? I need a quill lock and one feed handle (chrome with a reddish brown plastic handle)

 

[gm54210]

Champion Blower and Forge. $30 and probably going to get a full restoration! Motor is from Sunlight in Warren Ohio.

You done good! This is the third one of these that has popped up here. I really like using mine. Had a group of Cub Scouts using it (supervised) last year. They were mesmerized by the mechanics of it.

Oh, I had Baltimore Belting make a belt for it. Ha alligator clips instead of continuous, but I don't mind the clicking.

 

[Tim338]

Neat little drill press and a good price too. If you need belts get a hold of this guy: http://www.flatdrivebelts-anysize.com/index.html he has done a couple of belts for me and the workmanship is great.

Champion Blower and Forge. $30 and probably going to get a full restoration! Motor is from Sunlight in Warren Ohio.

 

[thundermug]

A guy from OWWM had the parts I needed. Got them today for $60 + an old tool box. Correct Rockwell motor, later model Rockwell base, correct motor pulley.

The base isn't as classy as the 50s/60s example, but it has a switch mounted on it. Thought that was pretty cool. Hopefully soon I'll be able to clean & paint it. When money isn't so tight, I'll pick up a 50s base and art deco switch plate. Or maybe I'll just get a refurbished Atlas.

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[thundermug]

She cleaned up nice. Yeah, that's an old door knob on the lever. Still looking for plastic knobs.

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[EJM02]

Re: Show us your cool " old " drill press

Here's a quick one of mine - a vintage Powr-Kraft radial dp. It's perfect for my little setup, and in very good working order:



I also have an old Atlas bench top that is going to get a good going-thru this winter. More to come on that one when I get going on it...

Dave

That thing is friggn' awesome.

 

[Alchymist]

I like the door knob - leave it!

 

[1973AD]

Just finished painting and reassembly on my Cman drill press. I think it's a Model 100, vintage late 40's-early 50's (103.23130). I still need to go through the motor, which is also a Craftsman, but it runs and I wanted to start using it.

Also, anyone know where to get a replacement nut for the quill lock bolt? It's a 5/16"-18 thread but is 3/8" wide??

Before and After pics:

 

[gilbo]

Just finished painting and reassembly on my Cman drill press. I think it's a Model 100, vintage late 40's-early 50's (103.23130). I still need to go through the motor, which is also a Craftsman, but it runs and I wanted to start using it.

Also, anyone know where to get a replacement nut for the quill lock bolt? It's a 5/16"-18 thread but is 3/8" wide??

Before and After pics:

very nicely done, as far as the quill lock bolt, i'd try ebay

 

[schor]

Here's my old atlas.

And a pic with the extra pulley block I built.

And a vid of it running. (anyone know how to embed a video here?)

 

[Outlawmws]

Just finished painting and reassembly on my Cman drill press. I think it's a Model 100, vintage late 40's-early 50's (103.23130). I still need to go through the motor, which is also a Craftsman, but it runs and I wanted to start using it.

Also, anyone know where to get a replacement nut for the quill lock bolt? It's a 5/16"-18 thread but is 3/8" wide??

Before and After pics:

It's a (fairly standard) large pattern 5/16 NC nut. I found one in my box of 5/16 NC nuts but I'm sure you can find one in a decent hardware store.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice job on the Atlas Schor! I can see the exposed parts, how is the column piece in there?

 

[1973AD]

It's a (fairly standard) large pattern 5/16 NC nut. I found one in my box of 5/16 NC nuts but I'm sure you can find one in a decent hardware store.

Thanks, good to know.

The closest thing here to a "decent" hardware store is OSH..... Maybe one of the local ag equipment places will have it.

 

[schor]

Nice job on the Atlas Schor! I can see the exposed parts, how is the column piece in there?

The column is a cam lock. I'll see if I can dig up some vids and post them here soyou can see how it was built. Some of the vids while building it are on my youtube but they are pretty boring.

 

[schor]

I wish I had the room for one of those. They come up once in a while up here in Ontario.

Nice press, nice score, great job on the restore.

I am referring to a camelback I saw in this forum.

 

[schor]

Nice job on the Atlas Schor! I can see the exposed parts, how is the column piece in there?

Ok, here's some more pics.

This is how the press looks now with a full head and top.

The pulley is offset from the column and there is a camlock inside the column. You losen the cam, tension the front belt then lock it down again.

Turn the lever to rotate the cam in the column and the block loosens.

Here it is partailly pulled out of the column. The block has the fixed column insert with an offset hold from center of the pulley, then some washers for spacers to get down the column a bit deeper. Then you see the cam partially in the column. It is also drilled off center and has a jamb nut holding its position.

This press will get down to 100rpm. It theoreticall can do >15000 rpm, but I'm not going there.

Here's a vid of it in operation.

 

[Jimmy_B]

My Walker Turner , I don't know what year. I'd like to repaint it and make it look as nice as some others here, but that probably will never happen. I'm just glad it works. I really like the variable speed spindle drive and I have the mechanism and pointer that shows spindle speed, I just need to put them in. Someday. Maybe.



Rack and pinion table height adjuster.

 

[Rust]

Here's my old atlas.

Very nice! That turned out great.
Love the mirror finish and speed reduction, pretty crafty stuff.

My Walker Turner , I don't know what year.

Thats a nice press.

No clue on the exact year. But based on the blue Walker Turner tag and it is tagged Rockwell....
... say late 50's early 60's.
Im sure someone will chime in.

 

[schor]

Got a model number and serial for that walker turner? I might be able to find you the dates.

 

[lewabbie]

I also have a craftsman model 150 floor model drill press. I see from the pictures above,
those did not have a cover either. Is that the way they were sold as new or is the cover missing or was there none.
Lew

 

[zkling]

My Walker Turner , I don't know what year. I'd like to repaint it and make it look as nice as some others here, but that probably will never happen. I'm just glad it works. I really like the variable speed spindle drive and I have the mechanism and pointer that shows spindle speed, I just need to put them in. Someday. Maybe.

Nice drill press. Those VS heads are nice and neat at the same time while being $ to fix. That is when rockwell and walker turner "merged". I think that is an early 60's number. 1962.