Show us your cool, "old" drill press

[67carl]

I was able to get this drill press last week. It runs great and seems to be in decent shape. I look foward to reading through everyone's posts and refurbishing/restoring it.

Was the foot pedal optional, standard on did someone add it on later? I noticed there are 2 holes in the side of the head (see picture #4 ), what is supposed to be there? Do you think that is the original motor? Sorry for all the questions but any answers you can provide are appreciated.

Oh, and one last thing for those who don't have one but want one. This beast is freakin' heavy. I can't believe how much it weighs! I had no idea. Holy cow!

 

[Outlawmws]

By foot pedal you mean the foot switch that would be something someone added, not an option that I have seen.

The motor is probably original, but not from Sears. Many power tools back then were sold without a motor and you either bought it separate, (from a long list of options) provide your own or some were so "thirty" they would move a motor to the tool needed...

As heavy as you think that DP is, it's very manageable. The one I'm rebuilding will be well over 400 lbs when all back together, and its only a mid size DP. The head on mine without the motor attached weighs near as much as your DP ...

 

[nine4gmc]

Roughly 175 lbs, give or take a few, that Craftsman is heavier than me and very surprising for it's size. Just cause you have a beast Outlaw don't mean we can all be that lucky

 

[Bill Ramsey]

Nice score, 67carl! Some PO has added that hole in the side, probably to mount a motor switch or an articulated light. If I bought one that already had that hole, I'd use it for one of those purposes, probably a light mount.

Cool Atlas motor - I hope that cleans up and works well for you. In my mind that makes yours unique.

I've got two, and they are deceptively heavy. They're not beasts like Outlaw's new toy, but they're heavier than they look. When transporting, it's worth the extra effort to remove the motor and lower the table and head to lower the CG. Don't ask me how I know this.

And you have the tilt table. That's a nice little plus. Those stopped being standard equipment at some point in the mid-50's (Outlaw will know the exact date).

Enjoy!

 

[Revere Cycles]

I picked up this duo for $125 total. Both units were fully restored by the seller. On the right we have a Buffalo Forge #15, on the left, a High Speed Hammer Co. R-53 Drilling Machine.

This is my second #15, my first was a floor standing model that is a bit more recent. The R-53 is neat because it has a very tiny chuck, meant for precision drilling. I really love collecting tools from my region, and I was so thrilled to happen upon the R-53 made in my hometown!

 

[drivesitfar]

Revere: sweet looking pair. i normally wouldn't put a restored Buffalo behind another in the small DP category, but that little one is one of the coolest drill presses I've seen yet. great find and even better find.

 

[schor]

Very nice!

I picked up this duo for $125 total. Both units were fully restored by the seller. On the right we have a Buffalo Forge #15, on the left, a High Speed Hammer Co. R-53 Drilling Machine.

This is my second #15, my first was a floor standing model that is a bit more recent. The R-53 is neat because it has a very tiny chuck, meant for precision drilling. I really love collecting tools from my region, and I was so thrilled to happen upon the R-53 made in my hometown!

 

[Fretters]

I picked up this duo for $125 total. Both units were fully restored by the seller. On the right we have a Buffalo Forge #15, on the left, a High Speed Hammer Co. R-53 Drilling Machine.

You got those for an absolutely cracking price, especially in that condition.

 

[nine4gmc]

Definitely a good score, I just sold a R-53 for $60 a couple months back and it was in the condition you would expect for a 50+ year old machine. You did very well!!

 

[CoyoteKyle]

1954 Delta Homecraft. Just a quick snap of her after I got done working last night. I was pumped to post something... I'll post some more after I get her cleaned up! I picked up everything you see on the bench including the bench for $100

 

[drivesitfar]

Coyote: that is a great looking DP. please don't be shy about posting quite a few pictures when you get something like that to share. i know some phone apps only allow one picture so make few posts if that is the case if you want to. or 1 and done is fine too.

by the way welcome to GJ and feel free to join in the threads as you have something you can share or just read and learn like i did for years. that old grinder is interesting in the foreground.

 

[CoyoteKyle]

Thanks Drivesit. I've been reading these forums for quite some time, and finally jumped in. I thought this DP is a good introduction for my garage. I'll post some more tonight.

 

[Fretters]

Nice. A grinder and disc sander too. What's the adjustable item on the front right corner of the bench?

 

[CoyoteKyle]

It's for a Delta Homecraft wood planer (not pictured) that I found in my grandpa's shed. Just happened to match the set!

 

[Fretters]

It's great when coincidences like that occur, isn't it. There's sometimes a tool just waiting for a location or other item.

 

[jakemac]

I spy, with my little eye ......

A nice compact set-up !

Delta Homecraft was Rockwell's "home owner" line. Just like Dunlap was Craftsman's "economy" line. Compared to today, those pieces are still sturdier than the plastic wrapped stuff found in the box stores today. I think you'll get more use out of that 12" (?) disk sander than you'd think. You dun good.

 

[CoyoteKyle]

Here's some more... the grinder is for candy. It's only 9". About to dirty her up again!

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[Joe Burger]

Can anyone name the maker? Domestic motor Co. motor with a craftsman chuck?

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

Just bought a Buffalo Forge #15 drill press for $40.
The previous owner put wood on it so there aren't any drill marks in it.
I think it has the original motor too, Westinghouse 1/3 hp. It even has the original wood knobs.

 

[Outlawmws]

That's a nice find! 5 speeds too! Most are 4 so maybe your lowest speed will be more suitable for better metal drilling.

 

[Outlawmws]

True, but it does get him into most ordinary steels and cast iron up to 1/2", which is far better than the average 4 speed dp. he'd have to pass on some of the exotic steels @ 1/2" but that's all.

 

[Revere Cycles]

That's a great drill press! I have two Buffalo Model 15 DPs, but your table is much cleaner than either of mine.

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

That's a nice find! 5 speeds too! Most are 4 so maybe your lowest speed will be more suitable for better metal drilling.

That's a great drill press! I have two Buffalo Model 15 DPs, but your table is much cleaner than either of mine.

Thanks. I have to clean it up, and eventually paint it. But it works great and when he said $40 I said I'll be right back and ran to the ATM. I got back so fast he said I didn't even have time to clean the stuff off it.

 

[nine4gmc]

great score Jacob!!

 

[rckymtnhighco]

Here's my 1950 Walker Turner model 900 benchtop drill press. Working on getting the rest of the parts needed for the mortising kit...

 

[donmillerx]

Hello all,
Just acquired this old beauty…
Looking for info, value etc.
It will be for sale shortly.
More photos to come.
Thanks!

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[zkling]

Don, that is a very interesting piece. Between the power feeds and the table movement or clamp? How does that table work with the screw in front. Do you have any history on the machine, where it came from, what it was used for? What are your plans, a full restore? That is awesome indeed, especially from a mechanical design standpoint.

 

[454ragtop]

That's a way cool aftermarket combination table/vise. I've only seen pictures, never actually saw one in the wild. Would love to find one for any one of my drill presses.
Jim

 

[Outlawmws]

It's worth what someone is willing to pay...

Condition is unknown, looks reasonably complete, definitely needs a full up refurbishing (a complete unknown for refurbishing cost..), and looks like it sat out in the weather some; not good for it...

 

[Radio Ron w4ron]

Hello all,
Just acquired this old beauty…
Looking for info, value etc.
It will be for sale shortly.
More photos to come.
Thanks!

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PLEASE keep us posted as to your asking price.




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[donmillerx]

Thanks everybody!
More pictures to come.
Keep the info coming!
Will consider any offers as well.
Thanks again.

 

[cdrewferd]

What do you guys think of these 2 options?

http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/4400001055.html - floor model, setup for metal

http://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/4431086595.html - bench top, setup for wood

I like them both. I would probably do more wood than metal, but that may change in the future. I'm leaning towards the floor model, but I'm kinda thinking the price is a bit high. They already dropped it down from the initial price of $300. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[zkling]

What do you guys think of these 2 options?

http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/4400001055.html - floor model, setup for metal

http://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/4431086595.html - bench top, setup for wood

I like them both. I would probably do more wood than metal, but that may change in the future. I'm leaning towards the floor model, but I'm kinda thinking the price is a bit high. They already dropped it down from the initial price of $300. Let me know what you guys think.

Well, between the two, I'd pick the 1st. IF it is not worn out. It sounds/looks like it may have seen many a miles. It's a smaller machine (14") but is a floor size, female taper spindle and production table. The 2nd one is actually a larger 15" machine, with standard table, JT33 spindle and bench configuration. I'd check the phase on the 1st one, it may be 3ph seeing as how it came out of a production environment.

Thanks everybody!
More pictures to come.
Keep the info coming!
Will consider any offers as well.
Thanks again.

O, I didn't realize you were a seller from your first post. I must have overlooked that point. If you want an auction, go to ebay.

 

[cdrewferd]

Well, between the two, I'd pick the 1st. IF it is not worn out. It sounds/looks like it may have seen many a miles. It's a smaller machine (14") but is a floor size, female taper spindle and production table. The 2nd one is actually a larger 15" machine, with standard table, JT33 spindle and bench configuration. I'd check the phase on the 1st one, it may be 3ph seeing as how it came out of a production environment.[\QUOTE]

Good call on the motor on the 1st one. I'll check that.

The second one looks extremely clean. The guy said his granpa bought it new and it was in his basement until recently.

Thanks for the input.

 

[cdrewferd]

Sorry, 1 more question. Can the bench top model be converted to a slower speed and drill metal?

 

[donmillerx]

O, I didn't realize you were a seller from your first post. I must have overlooked that point. If you want an auction, go to ebay.

I'd love to keep it, just don't have the space. I AM interested in the history as well and have a bunch of more photos if anybody else interested.

 

[zkling]

Sorry, 1 more question. Can the bench top model be converted to a slower speed and drill metal?

Anything can be slowed down. The larger one with production table would be easier to slow down from the get go, even more so if it is 3ph.

 

[cdrewferd]

Thank you. The guy said that it's wired for 110. He also came down to $200. I'm thinking that's a better price.

 

[Faria]

Hello guys.
Last week I picked my new lathe to the shop and togheder with it I also scored an old Elliot Progress 4E drill press.
The thing is "HUGE" , very old , works and above all it diserves a proper restauration, once that through it's live it had been painted and repainted several times (I've conted at least 7 diferent layers!!!!).

The problem I'm having now is where to get more info about this machine...I've spended hours surfing the net and i've only found a foto of another machine like mine...

I'll post that same foto and if anyone could help me with some more info about it i would apreciat it a lot!
Thanks anyway!http://postimg.org/image/f9pwhzmgz/

 

[Fretters]

What type of info are you after? With those, they're practically one of those ubiquitous industrial machines. They just chugged along and worked.