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[Krang]

Beautiful!! What kind of vise is that? Nice vise too.
I like the rods that "beef up" the top too.

The rods actually pull out, fold down, and latch to hold the drawers in (I do have the drawers, I just didn’t post a picture) rather ingenious really, a time before drawer slides I guess?



The vise is a Yost, nothing special really but it was fun to clean up. Had to re-weld the swivel nut too.




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[bubinga]

looks good!

 

[Cleave]

I was cleaning my father-in-laws barn a few years ago and came across an old drill press with castings on the side, ‘Texas A&M University Eng. Tech. Dep.’ After a little research, I learned that my wife’s cousin had made the drill press in the early 80’s as part of his mechanical engineering degree. Being an Aggie myself, I was honored to restore this piece of family history. Here are a few before & after photos.

That's a really really cool school project. I'm a mechanical engineer and we did some pretty cool projects but nothing like that!

 

[Jayman17]

Hi all, just picked up this old Craftsman DP at an estate sale. I plan to refurbish but it will be my first time doing so. Looking forward to it and will probably be looking for advice along the way.

Jay

 

[RED RIDER]

Attached are some pics of my vintage post drills pre-restoration. Also attached are 2 pics of a Green River AA that I finished restoring a couple months ago. When I got it late last fall in southern Iowa (along with 19 others), nothing moves. Patience and a gallon of WD-40 got it back to perfect working condition. I currently have well over 100 so if you are looking for parts, I may be able to help.

Nice collection

 

[RED RIDER]

I am looking for what I think is called a yoke that supports the table on a Champion Blower and Forge Post Drill. I cannot find a model # on it, but guess it to be A #98.

 

[56Safari]

Just picked up this 65' Powermatic 1150 VS with reaves drive for $450.... Its a little dirty, but should clean up okay... It was vibrating really bad when I got it. I put a new belt on and figured out the set screw on the rear sheave was completely loose, now it works perfectly. I went ahead and purchased all new bearings for an eventual rebuild down the road, I'll probably paint it up nicely once I have the time to tear it all down. For now I'm going to put it to use.

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I also have an old Craftsman Mohawk drill press I picked up at an estate sale years ago. Works okay but really needs to be gone through and re-painted proper colors. Someone brush painted this years ago and it looks like ****.

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[Will McRay]

Here is my restored Buffalo Forge No 15 drill press. Love this thing!


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[dwall174]

Nice restore job Will.

Doug

 

[Username already in use]

Images contained herein are not for the faint of heart.

I stopped by the local recycling yard yesterday and saw the stand from a drill press sticking out of a dumpster full of 'scrap steel'. Turned out to be a 1952 Delta. I needed some parts from it so I talked the guy into fishing it out for me. Here's how it looked as it rose from the dead.

The belt guard had been smashed from its drop into the dumpster, but I don't have one, so I grabbed that and the handle assembly yesterday. I'll be headed back this afternoon for a few more parts. They want to much (based on weight) for me to grab the whole thing.

 

[exmaxima1]

Images contained herein are not for the faint of heart.

I stopped by the local recycling yard yesterday and saw the stand from a drill press sticking out of a dumpster full of 'scrap steel'. Turned out to be a 1952 Delta. I needed some parts from it so I talked the guy into fishing it out for me. Here's how it looked as it rose from the dead.

The belt guard had been smashed from its drop into the dumpster, but I don't have one, so I grabbed that and the handle assembly yesterday. I'll be headed back this afternoon for a few more parts. They want to much (based on weight) for me to grab the whole thing.

I wouldn't mind getting the spindle assy for my '41 DP-600. Mine has a broken tooth on the bottom....

 

[Mike.ASC]

What a shame . What were they asking for the whole thing?

 

[Davefr]

Images contained herein are not for the faint of heart.

I stopped by the local recycling yard yesterday and saw the stand from a drill press sticking out of a dumpster full of 'scrap steel'. Turned out to be a 1952 Delta. I needed some parts from it so I talked the guy into fishing it out for me. Here's how it looked as it rose from the dead.

The belt guard had been smashed from its drop into the dumpster, but I don't have one, so I grabbed that and the handle assembly yesterday. I'll be headed back this afternoon for a few more parts. They want to much (based on weight) for me to grab the whole thing.

Go back and get the table lift mechanism. Those are very scarce/very sought after and go for big bucks on Ebay.

In fact, try and get the whole thing. Why wouldn't they take anything higher then scrap metal prices? (400 lbs X .12/lb is only $48) Offer $100.

 

[Outlawmws]

It'l Buff out!

 

[Username already in use]

I wouldn't mind getting the spindle assy for my '41 DP-600. Mine has a broken tooth on the bottom....

Shoot me a PM. Happy to oblige.

What a shame . What were they asking for the whole thing?

320 pounds and they typically want $0.50 per pound. I got them down to $130, but that's still a bit much I think.

Go back and get the table lift mechanism. Those are very scarce/very sought after and go for big bucks on Ebay.

In fact, try and get the whole thing. Why wouldn't they take anything higher then scrap metal prices? (400 lbs X .12/lb is only $48) Offer $100.

Yes, the table lift mechanism. Half of the cast piece that fits around the post was broken when they originally hefted it into the dumpster. The table was still attached when they dumped it in, and saw some damage as well.

In the end, I took everything that wasn't cast. Except for the back half of the table lift mechanism. I actually need just the toothed piece of the table lift mechanism that sits along the post. That was one of the reasons I went back.

I couldn't get the pulley off the motor, so I decided to bring the motor home as well so I can mess with it later.

Here's what I left behind:

Everything I brought home. Includes every bit of hardware.

 

[Davefr]

320 pounds and they typically want $0.50 per pound. I got them down to $130, but that's still a bit much I think.

If your goal is resale, I think you'll do quite well and help others in the process.

It's just a shame that wonderful machine was targeted for the dumpster in the first place. They are really scarce.

 

[jabberwoki]

Nice save. I`d love to tackle that belt cover restore. That will be fun.

 

[Username already in use]

Nice save. I`d love to tackle that belt cover restore. That will be fun.

Yeah, fun... I think Outlaw has it right!

It'l Buff out!

If your goal is resale, I think you'll do quite well and help others in the process.

My ultimate goal is self serving, since I can use some of the pieces that I saved. If I can help others out as well, that's just bonus!

It's just a shame that wonderful machine was targeted for the dumpster in the first place. They are really scarce.

TRUTH. I was glad to have salvaged what I could.

If anyone needs any hardware/parts as pictured, let me know.

 

[Username already in use]

Not sure if this belongs here or not, but this Brown and Sharpe No 1 milling machine showed up at the recycling yard yesterday as I was taking apart that Delta press. I'm pretty sure they dumped it off the back of the truck to unload it.

Pics for posterity.

 

[Outlawmws]

That is so sad...

 

[crguy]

Not sure if this belongs here or not, but this Brown and Sharpe No 1 milling machine showed up at the recycling yard yesterday as I was taking apart that Delta press. I'm pretty sure they dumped it off the back of the truck to unload it.

That's a neat old mill, but the reality is that it's almost impossible to find anybody that will buy one these days.

 

[bubinga]

That's a neat old mill, but the reality is that it's almost impossible to find anybody that will buy one these days.

Why, It it out dated?

 

[crguy]

Why, It it out dated?

Outdated, probably too worn to hold commercial tolerances, no computer controls, etc. etc. Also too big for most home shops.

 

[bubinga]

Outdated, probably too worn to hold commercial tolerances, no computer controls, etc. etc. Also too big for most home shops.

 

[N2 Many Projects]

Nice save on those Delta parts Username Already In Use.

I found this one rotting away in a shack. I know nothing about these cool old machines but that I like the way they look and hopefully when restored they will work better than units sold in stores today. I was told by a member in another thread this is a 11" 645 table top. It is missing a few things here and there and looks like the motor plate was welded up for some reason.

Here are some pictures of the press and one of a sales flyer I found online.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

The bracket was fabricated to adapt the non OEM replacment motor. It should be a fun project and good luck with it.

 

[jetlag]

Picking up this one this week. Saw it on an online gov't surplus auction, the drill is located about an hour's drive away. It was listed as a "Zimmerman-Wells-Browning", but I'm thinking that's from a dealers plate on the drill. My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me). I'll post another pic once I get it home and strip the OSHA belt guard off.

 

[crguy]

My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me).

Neat! That beast looks really tall.

 

[dutchgray]

Picking up this one this week. Saw it on an online gov't surplus auction, the drill is located about an hour's drive away. It was listed as a "Zimmerman-Wells-Browning", but I'm thinking that's from a dealers plate on the drill. My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me). I'll post another pic once I get it home and strip the OSHA belt guard off.

Looks like a good find to me, its got a power down feed so I bet its got a back gear as well behind that tin belt guard, which would make for a really useful tool for large holes in steel.

 

[michael.kitko]

Picking up this one this week. Saw it on an online gov't surplus auction, the drill is located about an hour's drive away. It was listed as a "Zimmerman-Wells-Browning", but I'm thinking that's from a dealers plate on the drill. My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me). I'll post another pic once I get it home and strip the OSHA belt guard off.

That's a gorgeous drill and I can't wait to see it without that guard...

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[PDBreske]

My old Craftsman DP, found on Craigslist for $80.

Cleaned it, painted it, retro-fitted a treadmill motor and associated controls, and added a digital tachometer. Runs like a top and is nicer looking than anything made today. Build thread here: Craftsman drill press resto-mod

 

[bubinga]

Picking up this one this week. Saw it on an online gov't surplus auction, the drill is located about an hour's drive away. It was listed as a "Zimmerman-Wells-Browning", but I'm thinking that's from a dealers plate on the drill. My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me). I'll post another pic once I get it home and strip the OSHA belt guard off.

Neat! That beast looks really tall.

Looks like a good find to me, its got a power down feed so I bet its got a back gear as well behind that tin belt guard, which would make for a really useful tool for large holes in steel.

That's a gorgeous drill and I can't wait to see it without that guard...

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you stole it at $100.00

 

[bubinga]

My old Craftsman DP, found on Craigslist for $80.

Cleaned it, painted it, retro-fitted a treadmill motor and associated controls, and added a digital tachometer. Runs like a top and is nicer looking than anything made today. Build thread here: Craftsman drill press resto-mod

Looks Really Nice, Love the color.

 

[lafester]

This popped up on CL the other day... pretty pricey but very nice original condition. Should be available for awhile at $575.

Just posting as it is rare to see one so nice. Too bad it is missing a pulley guard.

https://denver.craigslist.org/tls/d/denver-drill-press-drum-sander-vintage/6794833094.html

 

[ClappedOutBport]

Picking up this one this week. Saw it on an online gov't surplus auction, the drill is located about an hour's drive away. It was listed as a "Zimmerman-Wells-Browning", but I'm thinking that's from a dealers plate on the drill. My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me). I'll post another pic once I get it home and strip the OSHA belt guard off.

That's a big old camelback. I'm busy restoring one right now, they're super cool machines.

I could use some help on this B&D mag drill if anyone knows anything, I'm trying to decode the serial number.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410786

 

[michael.kitko]

That's a big old camelback. I'm busy restoring one right now, they're super cool machines.

I could use some help on this B&D mag drill if anyone knows anything, I'm trying to decode the serial number.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410786

I have that same camelback, but I'm missing something that you have on yours, do you mind sending or posting a few photos of that drill depth stop?

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[ClappedOutBport]

I'll see if I can sooner or later. They seem to be broken a lot. I'm a bit scared to use it, I'm not sure why they're always broken.

 

[michael.kitko]

I'll see if I can sooner or later. They seem to be broken a lot. I'm a bit scared to use it, I'm not sure why they're always broken.

If it helps, you definitely don't have to take it off the machine, I just would like an idea on how they set it up. Thank you.

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[ClappedOutBport]

It's currently off so no big deal. When I'm back at the shop I'll PM ya some info.

 

[Mike W.]

Picking up this one this week. Saw it on an online gov't surplus auction, the drill is located about an hour's drive away. It was listed as a "Zimmerman-Wells-Browning", but I'm thinking that's from a dealers plate on the drill. My guess is that the drill is an Aurora, maybe 23"-24" or so. I'm sure the crappy pic kept bidders away, but I'm willing to gamble 75 bucks on it. (100 or so all in, by the time it gets home with me). I'll post another pic once I get it home and strip the OSHA belt guard off.

I have a very similar Camelback 21 in. It's a royersford excelsior. Picture shows it with some of the pieces removed during restoration.

I believe these drill presses like yours and mine with the extension out the back to Mount the motor on came came at a time when industry was moving from single main shafts in shops to individual electric motors. I'm thinking late 1920's.

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