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Outlawmws

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Cool DP Turbo!

Any details? Mfg., Model, I'm assuming it has a geared transmission? how many speeds?

And on the table insert - I can see some battle damage in an arc, but the clearance hole is not in line with that; does it reverse to line up?
 
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Outlawmws said:
Cool DP Turbo!

Any details? Mfg., Model, I'm assuming it has a geared transmission? how many speeds?

And on the table insert - I can see some battle damage in an arc, but the clearance hole is not in line with that; does it reverse to line up?
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It's an German made (Dresden) "Original Renner" from around the 1970's but other than that I don't have any information.

It has a geared transmission but only two gears can be selected. One of the levers doesn't do anything at the moment. I am a bit hesitant to break it open for this. I don't think I'll use the DP much so I'll leave that till later.

There are a few more items that need attention, the arc and grease are some examples. Also the tooth ring to adjust the table orientation has two cracks. There is potential in the DP but I guess I mostly bought it for it's apperance. I have another smaller DP set-up that serves me well. So other projects will get more attention untill I either have time or a project that requires the power of the big DP.

Here is my smaller setup:

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With the two picture frames providing valueable data on drilling speeds, belt settings, drill properties, lubrication prescriptions all for various materials.

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And predrilling diameters for various threads:

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got this 20 or so years ago..

just 2 pulleys for belt...what a pain to drill with those speeds

now its go 3 pulleys and dc 1 1/2 hp 90 volt motor

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mcmlvif100 said:
https://www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/search-patents << USPTO homepage

http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html << Quick Search; not always successful with a given (first) search criteria so worth trying a variety of options of which there are several. "Assignee Name" is usually a good one to start with. Note: this is name of the company that holds the patent rights, not the inventor. Sometimes but not always company acquisitions will result in the patent moving to the new company's "Assignee Name".

"Patents from 1790 through 1975 are searchable only by Issue Date, Patent Number, and Current US Classification." << point made by Mike
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Thanks. That's what I'd found. There has to be an easier way (without paying someone else to do it)...

Mike
 
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DaveT, bubinga,

Thanks guys! I love the looks too. It was actually the primary reason why I bought it. It's a real eye-catcher in the garage, a nice conversation starter. But as long as it's in there I'd like to have it operational too. Which it is now.

tombell572 said:
E12-535iTurbo, that wide slot in the table looks like a great idea. Fill with a piece of hardwood or scrap steel and no worries about the dreaded "arc of shame".

Tom B.
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I've the original slot for it. It's in the pictures about with the DP installed including a shamefull arc. But that's a great idea that you mentioned I'll adopt that!
 
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There's a gold colored Craftsman 150 floor model near me. It's not in great shape, and only has a single sheave pulley on the motor. Looks complete otherwise. No special options like a lift table or third pulley. Guy wants $150 for it, which seems high.

I may be able to pick up my Langelier tomorrow!

Oh, and I finally got all the way through this thread. Took me a month, and I really haven't looked at much else here...

Mike
 
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mikeinri said:
There's a gold colored Craftsman 150 floor model near me. It's not in great shape, and only has a single sheave pulley on the motor. Looks complete otherwise. No special options like a lift table or third pulley. Guy wants $150 for it, which seems high.

I may be able to pick up my Langelier tomorrow!

Oh, and I finally got all the way through this thread. Took me a month, and I really haven't looked at much else here...

Mike
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It is too High:headscrat:confused:
 
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Picked up my Grandfather's H. Leach (presumed to be Langelier based on physical characteristics) drill press. Says it's a "No 60" (Langelier produced a Model 60).

Looks like it's all there, based on a few others I've found online. I'll restore this eventually...

Mike
 

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I am happy to share that I am finally able to participate in this threat.

I bought a Buffalo Forge Model 15 DP for $100 that has been listed on marketplace for a couple of months now. I am thinking it is probably an early 1940's model, but have nothing to really date it besides the handles and lack of a power switch at the quill. I'll post back with some with progress info once I get this thing restored. Does anyone have a good source for info besides Vintage Machinery? 20200520_160920.jpg20200520_161011.jpg20200520_160940.jpg20200520_161023.jpg20200520_161240.jpg20200520_180807.jpeg

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It's only half a drill press, but I have been holding on to this for a few years now. Does anyone have an idea of when it was made?
 

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GalaxyRat said:
I can't say for sure, but my guess would be 1960s-70s. You would attach a corded drill in the bracket and use it like a normal drill press.
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That's about the time period I was thinking. I'm pretty sure it is a complete unit, and plan on doing a little rust removal before putting it into service in my small garage. I'd like a regular sized or benchtop press, but that's just not in the budget anytime soon.

Thanks for getting back to me!
 
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Hi Guys new to this forum, 56 Aussie in Australia retired machinist/miner, hobbies include woodworking.
I have had for 25 years an old drill press made by Macson Australia, it was originally 3 phase until I put a 240v 3/4hp single phase motor on it 25 years ago, recently the old toothed leather belt was slipping so it was time for a new belt and a new motor while I was at it, I bought an industrial sewing machine clutch motor 1 hp the clutch is operated by foot pedal via a cable, you can adjust the speed by varying clutch pressure, the motor is so well balanced you can hardly hear it running, im also going to add another pulley set to slow it down some more and that's how I came upon this forum researching slow speed pulley assembly, so Hi to all Craig
 
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Sorry I was going to add a picture or 3 but will have to take some tomorrow and I cant find another one the same on google Craig
 
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Its VERY cool! More pics of the details? I wonder if it was cobbled up from bits and pieces?

Foot operated to lift the table?
 
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Early 1940s Walker Turner 900 Drill Press. Did a bit of a restoration. Only has run out of 2.45-3 thou which is good enough for my uses.
 
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JimFZR said:
Early 1940s Walker Turner 900 Drill Press. Did a bit of a restoration. Only has run out of 2.45-3 thou which is good enough for my uses.
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So almost 2 and 1/2 Thousands To 3 Thousands of an inch, Correct?

Or written as .0025 to .003 Correct?
Sorry to get all technical, Just my F%E@K)n$ O.C.D. Shining through.:wtf:

That's not bad at All, especially for wood-working!!:beer::beer::thumbup::thumbup:
 
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JimFZR said:
Early 1940s Walker Turner 900 Drill Press. Did a bit of a restoration. Only has run out of 2.45-3 thou which is good enough for my uses.
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Beautiful restoration JimFZR
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bubinga said:
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Yeah....................Real NICE!!!!
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bubinga said:
So almost 2 and 1/2 Thousands To 3 Thousands of an inch, Correct?

Or written as .0025 to .003 Correct?
Sorry to get all technical, Just my F%E@K)n$ O.C.D. Shining through.:wtf:

That's not bad at All, especially for wood-working!!:beer::beer::thumbup::thumbup:
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How Do you like that Link Belt?
I have never tried one.
Never really felt like any of my units had excessive vibration to begin with.:headscrat
 
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How Do you like that Link Belt?
I have never tried one.
Never really felt like any of my units had excessive vibration to begin with.:headscrat
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Actually my first time trying a link belt, so hard to say since I’ve only had it for a month. Seems to work well, not a lot of vibration but honestly I think a new rubber belt should run just as well. The problem with rubber belts is if you let them sit under tension they’ll stretch out over time.
 
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bubinga said:
How Do you like that Link Belt?
I have never tried one.
Never really felt like any of my units had excessive vibration to begin with.:headscrat
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I hope you don’t mind if I chime in with my recent experience with a link-belt. 😊

I replaced a nearly new v-belt with a new link-belt and the difference was night and day. The old belt would vibrate like crazy and the new belt has a whine not unlike a supercharger belt on an engine. And super smooth.

I bought a 4-foot length on eBay for about $22. Worth every penny.
 
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DS calls: "Hey Dad. There's a drill press with a for sale sign on it. Guy ran it and it works. Do you think we can get it?" Go over to take a look. Turns out said drill press is a big ol' Craftsman 150 from the '50s, floor mount. Look it over, nothing major. He haggles to $65, get it in the car, and it's now in the garage.
He's cleaning it up. I mentioned there's this site garagejournal where people have restored that model drill press along with other tools. The hook is set.
Its model 113.24260 and the motor is a half horse 113.12130. I haven't managed to find the exact manual for it but there's enough info out there to piece together how it works.

Like Obi-Wan said, "You have taken your first step into a larger world!"
Pictures forthcoming.
 
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