Outlawmws
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If you are talking about a full cover over the belt(s), it was optional, but IIR only later in the productions run. Those are even more rare than the X/Y table vise...
Show us your cool, "old" drill press
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If you are talking about a full cover over the belt(s), it was optional, but IIR only later in the productions run. Those are even more rare than the X/Y table vise...
Provincial
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schor, two questons:
1) What is the center distance between the column center and the idler pulley axle?
2) What is your technique for tensioning the front belt, since I don't see any place for leverage?
Nice work! The Atlas is beautiful. I find that running a drill really slow can make difficult jobs easy, and greatly increase tool life. Most people don't realize that published rated speeds for drill bits are maximum speeds that compromise tool life.
1) What is the center distance between the column center and the idler pulley axle?
2) What is your technique for tensioning the front belt, since I don't see any place for leverage?
Nice work! The Atlas is beautiful. I find that running a drill really slow can make difficult jobs easy, and greatly increase tool life. Most people don't realize that published rated speeds for drill bits are maximum speeds that compromise tool life.
schor
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Center distance is about 1.5".
The front belt is tensioned by rotating the block on the column towards the back, then you lock it down with the camlock.
The front belt is tensioned by rotating the block on the column towards the back, then you lock it down with the camlock.
Outlawmws
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If the block is unlocked then when you tension the back belt, the front one will also tension at he same time. Lock the motor, then lock the middle.
schor
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You are correct. I only figured that out after building it. The cam does make the block stay nicely in the column though, without it the block pulls out a bit and is off axis from the column.
In the end it was a fun project on the lathe.
In the end it was a fun project on the lathe.
Outlawmws
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I'm still interested in how that locks into the column, so when you get a change. pics!.
schor
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95riosnake
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I'm quickly learning that the more I browse these kind of threads, the more I will be spending acquiring vintage iron rather than new chinese garbage! I just read this whole thread and want to say that everyone's presses are fantastic.
There is a mysteriously cool vintage drill press available locally that brought me to this thread in hopes that maybe someone might have some info. It is a beast from the photos, in fact I think the phrase "heavy duty" falls a bit short in describing it. They are asking $125 and added "money talks" so I'm thinking a price of $75-100 is doable with a little negotiation. Here are a couple pictures. The only information I have is it is about 6' tall and very heavy. Any info would be very much appreciated
There is a mysteriously cool vintage drill press available locally that brought me to this thread in hopes that maybe someone might have some info. It is a beast from the photos, in fact I think the phrase "heavy duty" falls a bit short in describing it. They are asking $125 and added "money talks" so I'm thinking a price of $75-100 is doable with a little negotiation. Here are a couple pictures. The only information I have is it is about 6' tall and very heavy. Any info would be very much appreciated
Outlawmws
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Man, for $125, why isn't that thing already in your garage?
d.mcfarland
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Dan, I saw that on CL and started looking at it closely! It's ok, but there is a camelback style one on there for $125 also that is much better I think!
95riosnake
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I just want to make sure it's something that I can hunt down parts for before I have that hulk in my garage taking up space lol.
Hey Dan that has been discussed before on here,try doing a search. I think it is a cobbled together setup.
Oh ok, I'll have a look around and see if I can dig something up.
I saw that one too, I was just drawn to the unique factor of this one. I've never seen anything like it. Picturing it restored got me thinking, it would definitely be one hell of a conversation piece when I got it finished!
schor
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That's a frankenpress if I ever saw one. You'll be making parts if you need something.
bisley45
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doan
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Here's my Buffalo drillpress
Please tell us about your wheel setup under the drill press. I just finished my C150 and realized it is too big for a permanent home. I need to do something to make it easy to move.
I bought the mobile base at Harbor Freight. It was on sale for about $24 but does not come with the wood. Home Depot had red oak balusters that fit very nice without ripping.
motormitch
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my old Delta restoration is half way down this page of my shop build thread.. Turned out nice...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199243&page=2
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199243&page=2
Alchymist
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Nice refurb! I like.
jabberwoki
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drivesitfar
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I have seen a few drill presses in my life and own a few, but not sure if I have ever seen one with that big of a leather belt. I have the bench top version of that drill press and my leather belt looks more like rubber now. did you have to shoot that critter to make that belt or is it original??
I'm guessing 1000 pound drill press or ?
very nice and not a bad little grinder to the side. 3 phase system to your garage or the VFD kit?
I'm guessing 1000 pound drill press or ?
very nice and not a bad little grinder to the side. 3 phase system to your garage or the VFD kit?
Outlawmws
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That press came out beautiful!
jabberwoki
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The belt is Nylon, it weighs 1500 or better and I used Copper paint on the flex and it came out great way better than the silver look.
And I have a Phase converter and a transformer to make 480v.
And I have a Phase converter and a transformer to make 480v.
drivesitfar
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I own the little cousin to yours. mine is a Canedy-Ott and from the late
1920's or 30's. the ad I found is of a similar one to mine. I think mine has a leather belt. it works like a drill press should in this size range and runs smooth and personally I think it looks great on my workbench. pictures are from previous owner before I bought it and i'll add one of it on my workbench later.
1920's or 30's. the ad I found is of a similar one to mine. I think mine has a leather belt. it works like a drill press should in this size range and runs smooth and personally I think it looks great on my workbench. pictures are from previous owner before I bought it and i'll add one of it on my workbench later.
dlehman604
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Some really awesome vintage drill presses in this thread. However, I think that Powermatic is underrepresented. So Here's mine. I got it from a local High School that was "modernizing" it's automotive repair program. It was born in 1964, and even though it was dirty, someone had obviously cared for it. So, some cleanup, paint, bearings and a conversion from bench model to floor model.
As found:
After Restoration:
As found:
After Restoration:
Outlawmws
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Wow, the school was "upgrading? To what? 
jabberwoki
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Drivesitfar I love that bench top what a great looking machine.
Outlawmws
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And with the right sized belt, you could have a lateral strip sander in the same machine!
Seriously, those are great DP's with tons of character. I wonder if that motor would accept a VFD, or if it is an AC/DC that some other speed control would work with it?
doan
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How does the speed control work?
dlehman604
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It's called a Reeves Drive or continuously variable transmission. The speed dial has a cam on the back side. The cam follower pushes on a split sheave that expands or contracts depending on how the dial is moved. That changes the ration between the sheaves. If you google Reeves Drive of CVT, you will find pictures.
Alchymist
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Turn the handle one way, speed increases. Turn the handle the other way, speed decreases.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Natsfan
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'59 Delta Homecraft a.k.a. Goldfinger. Just finished it up, wanted an original light but they cost as much as I have in the whole drill. Had to make do with desk lamp and a coconut milk can (no ribs)
I need to build or find a suitable table now. Not sure which direction I want to go...
I need to build or find a suitable table now. Not sure which direction I want to go...
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jabberwoki
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All of a sudden I`m singing Shirley bassey LOL
Nice looking unit love the light.
Nice looking unit love the light.
thundermug
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My 50s Delta Homecraft is finally done. Now if I just had time to use it...
I found the correct pilot wheel hub on OWWM. The threading for the handles was stripped, drilled, and restripped at some point. I decided against helicoils and fabricated my own handles held in place with lock nuts. Guaranteed not to strip. I even found a company that makes repros of the saturn knobs.
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The fabrication station. Articulating lamp courtesy of GJ member JSGauto. Still need to remove the rust.
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I found the correct pilot wheel hub on OWWM. The threading for the handles was stripped, drilled, and restripped at some point. I decided against helicoils and fabricated my own handles held in place with lock nuts. Guaranteed not to strip. I even found a company that makes repros of the saturn knobs.
https://scontent-b-ord.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q77/1531565_668395204312_1910571988_n.jpg
The fabrication station. Articulating lamp courtesy of GJ member JSGauto. Still need to remove the rust.
https://scontent-b-ord.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q73/1522195_668395214292_1772724619_n.jpg
drivesitfar
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great job on the restore of the old Homecraft. I also really like your little bench with the bolt bins under it. not sure I've ever seen one like that before.
thundermug
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Thanks. I got the bench from CL. The parts bins are from an ACE Hardware that went out of business. Coincidentally, they stack and fit under the bench just right. Great for storing just about anything.