I like touring the land looking for vintage machinery that is worth keeping. I came across a local advertisement selling a Canadian no. 18 with very little use. It is very similar to the Buffalo no.18. Both drill presses have been on my vintage scope for about 10 years. I like the look, The operation is simple and for the price($200), it will outlive any sears craftsman. It works as it is, but it does need a little TLC. I believe it was manufactured in the mid 30s to mid 40s based on its top hat.
In the past 10 years I have decided to get rid of most of my machines that are not North American built or English built (but I do have some German desired on the wish list). The more plastic it has, the less I want it. I semi retired about two years ago, and my goal is for the rest of my life to bring back vintage machinery, that pattern makers had passion for, and design at heart. I guess I want to bring back the best of the best and keep using them in my retirement years.
In the past 10 years I have decided to get rid of most of my machines that are not North American built or English built (but I do have some German desired on the wish list). The more plastic it has, the less I want it. I semi retired about two years ago, and my goal is for the rest of my life to bring back vintage machinery, that pattern makers had passion for, and design at heart. I guess I want to bring back the best of the best and keep using them in my retirement years.
Attachments
Last edited:
