Show us your cool, "old" drill press

rickairmedic · Sep 9, 2011

Okj Bill started a thread to show off his new Buffalo drill press and Jabberwoki insisted we start a new thread to show off our cool " old " drill presses . Soooo I will kick it off with my 1959 Craftsman 15" floor model I picked up yesterday and will toss in a few pics of the 1959 Craftsman Bench lights I picked up at the same time

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Rick

earlthegoat2 · Sep 9, 2011

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Benchtop Atlas.

Hope to add a floor model one day but I seriously doubt it would be any handier than this one.

Outlawmws · Sep 9, 2011

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Haven't started doing any restoration as yet, most of it is cosmetic, and figuring a "period" power switch arrangement:

Atlas made Craftsman bench top, ball bearing unit, late thirties, possibly early 40's. Love the "Long "C" Craftsman logo

ZRX61 · Sep 9, 2011

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ZRX61 · Sep 10, 2011

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rickairmedic · Sep 10, 2011

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Outlaw I know someone on this board that might just want to trade you an Atlas drill press for that Craftsman version

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Rick

DHS · Sep 10, 2011

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Old walker Turner. Dad gave it to me when he got a bigger Walker Turner, I've wanted it since I was old enough to be in the shed.

evintho · Sep 10, 2011

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Here's my restored mid '50s Craftsman floor drill press..............

BEFORE...................

AFTER....................

BEFORE..................

AFTER...................

It shouldn't have taken this long but a myriad of other projects, and life got in the way! Had a problem with the motor. Started smoking really bad. I thought the windings were fried but turns out I bent a switch inside when I put it back together, so it was staying engaged. Fixed that.

I installed an easy-to-access rocker switch in the head unit 'cause the original on/off switch was a thumb dial that was incorporated in the 60 year old power cord. Installed a new cord too. Basically, I just tore it down and cleaned everything up. Polished up all the shiny stuff on my buffer.

Here's the original thread.............

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46694

Here's the thread on head disassembly................

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51384

I still need to restore the X-Y vise that came with it and I have and idea and some parts for a speed reduction unit but right now, I have to go look at a CL MIG welder. So, enjoy the pics!

rickairmedic · Sep 10, 2011

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Evinthough you are going to shame me into redoing mine now since they are the same units . I will have to go read the thread on your resto so I know what color paint you used

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Rick

blue dog · Sep 10, 2011

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DHS, give that walker some love, she feels like a dirty vegas ****** after a long night. with a little effort, that walker can shine.

earlthegoat2 · Sep 10, 2011

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Im not redoing mine as long as it looks as good as it does now. I think it is from the fifties and it is all original including the finish. It does have this nasty tape mark right on the front shroud which is kind of an eyesore but hey, its character.

R6 Racer · Sep 10, 2011

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Up until 2 years ago this was still in service!
It now has a position of reverence in our entry way.

Steve

ambenz · Sep 10, 2011

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My oldie...

jabberwoki · Sep 11, 2011

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Yaaay way cool presses dudes cannot wait to add my future press to this thread!!!

sr71 · Sep 11, 2011

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rebuilt the drill press and a radial a few years back ....both run great...

R6.... memories....my dad had one just like yours in his shop.... drilled many a hole with that puppy (wish I had it)....I can almost remember the sweet "clicking" sound ...

bczygan · Sep 13, 2011

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Finally got a portion of my garage cleaned and my Buffalo 15" floor mounted drill press installed. Some photos follow. It has US Navy etched crudely in the head paint with some numbers. It has an Atlas 1/2 HP motor. It is a 5 speed DP, but a middle pulley and shaft are available to gtve it 8 speeds that are lower in range or a new 2 additional pulley system that gives more. It has a 0-1/2" Jacobs chuck. Someone put a lot of divots in the table.

John in OH · Sep 13, 2011

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Several years ago I bought an old 20" Champion camel back drill press at a shop closing. Mechanically it was in pretty good condition, but cosmetically, it was in pretty sad shape so I did a complete teardown, clean up, refurb as needed, and repaint. It's old, heavy, and Grandma slow, ... but virtually unstoppable if the belts are tight.

The #5 tapered spindle will hold a maximum 1-1/2" bit. It has a power downfeed feature (small stepped pulleys visible in the right-hand views) with an auto reverse, but I've never had the courage to belt up and use the power downfeed. It has 8 spindle speeds ... 4 direct and 4 more via a backgear ... all driven by its original open frame motor with oil cups!

Watching this old girl drill a hole is a beautiful sight to behold!

bczygan · Sep 14, 2011

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John in OH said:
Several years ago I bought an old 20" Champion camel back drill press at a shop closing. Mechanically it was in pretty good condition, but cosmetically, it was in pretty sad shape so I did a complete teardown, clean up, refurb as needed, and repaint. It's old, heavy, and Grandma slow, ... but virtually unstoppable if the belts are tight.

The #5 tapered spindle will hold a maximum 1-1/2" bit. It has a power downfeed feature (small stepped pulleys visible in the right-hand views) with an auto reverse, but I've never had the courage to belt up and use the power downfeed. It has 8 spindle speeds ... 4 direct and 4 more via a backgear ... all driven by its original open frame motor with oil cups!

Watching this old girl drill a hole is a beautiful sight to behold!

Now THAT is the coolest old drill press. I have been reading up on them lately. You have the coolest combination including power feed and back gear!!! Those things will turn the biggest bits because they can run dead slow. And they are like tanks. If anyone knows of one that needs restoring, I want to know.

jabberwoki · Sep 14, 2011

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I have to agree thats dam cool

blue dog · Sep 14, 2011

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way cool.

rickairmedic · Sep 14, 2011

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Ok for those of you that really really like that last drill press but just dont have the room I present you with this

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http://www.deansphotographica.com/machining/jobs/PMRdrillpress/pmrdrill.html

Which gives you a reason for more tools such as a lathe and mill

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Rick

BWS · Sep 15, 2011

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Lots of cool DP's above!See if these pics work..........Alright then.The first had just enough "issues" that I snagged it for 200.Its a '52 W/T 1200 w/production table and pwr downfeed.The upper pulley cvr was broken....did a nice job welding that.The table lock handle was missing......took about a 1/2 hr to make a very close facimile...still missin the depth stop rod and "finger" that knocks pwr feed out.Will make it.....it gets used right much in cabmet shop.

The second is a W/T '47 radial drill.......rediculously clean,barely a mark on table.It has 32 speeds(16 from factory X 2,with two sp motor).It gets used alot.Was snagged off CL for beer money.

Vise on first was a freeby 'cause PO didn't know how to adj the quick lock and got all PO'd and just gave it to me.....OK.Its an 8" Heinrich

Vise on radial drill is one of a matching pr of German air/hyd Hilma's.The other stays on the BP.They were found in a dumpster and go for around 3k a piece.

If you look through the opening on W/T metal BS......theres a freeby,spotless P&W sensitive drill.I swear.....the brass shear pin broke that drives the spindle(5 min fix) and PO thought the whole thing was trashed,hence...free.

jabberwoki · Sep 15, 2011

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Very nice equipment

gilbo · Sep 15, 2011

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u guys all get a YOU **** all those gorgeous vintage drill press, i have looking for a vintage benchtop drill press for who knows how long, and have yet to find one still

Cryo Gal · Sep 15, 2011

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ok jabberwoki...I went there today. The danged sun was in just the right spot so I had a glare but I think you can get the idea. He said it was around 90 years old.

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DHS · Sep 16, 2011

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blue dog said:
DHS, give that walker some love, she feels like a dirty vegas ****** after a long night. with a little effort, that walker can shine.

I like her like that.

robarosa · Sep 16, 2011

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No batteries required.

Steevo · Sep 16, 2011

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evintho said:
Here's my restored mid '50s Craftsman floor drill press..............

BEFORE...................

AFTER....................

BEFORE..................

AFTER...................

It shouldn't have taken this long but a myriad of other projects, and life got in the way! Had a problem with the motor. Started smoking really bad. I thought the windings were fried but turns out I bent a switch inside when I put it back together, so it was staying engaged. Fixed that.

I installed an easy-to-access rocker switch in the head unit 'cause the original on/off switch was a thumb dial that was incorporated in the 60 year old power cord. Installed a new cord too. Basically, I just tore it down and cleaned everything up. Polished up all the shiny stuff on my buffer.

Here's the original thread.............

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46694

Here's the thread on head disassembly................

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51384

I still need to restore the X-Y vise that came with it and I have and idea and some parts for a speed reduction unit but right now, I have to go look at a CL MIG welder. So, enjoy the pics!

That is a beautiful restoration/renovation. I missed a deal on one of these a while back, but I won't miss the next one!

blue dog · Sep 17, 2011

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John in OH said:
Several years ago I bought an old 20" Champion camel back drill press at a shop closing. Mechanically it was in pretty good condition, but cosmetically, it was in pretty sad shape so I did a complete teardown, clean up, refurb as needed, and repaint. It's old, heavy, and Grandma slow, ... but virtually unstoppable if the belts are tight.

The #5 tapered spindle will hold a maximum 1-1/2" bit. It has a power downfeed feature (small stepped pulleys visible in the right-hand views) with an auto reverse, but I've never had the courage to belt up and use the power downfeed. It has 8 spindle speeds ... 4 direct and 4 more via a backgear ... all driven by its original open frame motor with oil cups!

Watching this old girl drill a hole is a beautiful sight to behold!

I have been obsessed with this thing ever since i first saw this posted, do i need a old drill press like this ? Of course not, Do i want one? hell yes. I would put that thing in my living room, at this point, i don't think the X wife would mind. I have been researching these and have started by putting out the feelers for one that needs love. My sources have told me they are hard to come by but do pop up on occasion, fingers crossed.

Red Leader · Sep 17, 2011

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Okay here's mine

By daveamy at 2011-09-15

Mid-1940s Atlas 53. Love it.

hofferwood · Sep 17, 2011

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Here ya go Rick,

Here is the restore thread
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76766

Chuck

FarmerJim · Sep 18, 2011

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I blundered across this old rusty drill press sitting against a barn. The owner offered it to me for scrap value if I wanted it. I passed but thought it was interesting.

Outlawmws · Sep 18, 2011

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FarmerJim said:
I blundered across this old rusty drill press sitting against a barn. The owner offered it to me for scrap value if I wanted it. I passed but thought it was interesting.

Where is it? :3gears:

widerberg · Sep 19, 2011

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Awesome thread! Here's my contribution . . . '40s Buffalo No. 15 and '50s Dunlap. Both work, but both going under the knife (grinding cup) for restos soon.

Bo

NoSloCoupes · Sep 19, 2011

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Since this thread is at the top, what do you guys think about this.... http://bn.craigslist.org/tls/2604971229.html ?

Was thinking about checking it out.

Outlawmws · Sep 19, 2011

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NoSloCoupes said:
Since this thread is at the top, what do you guys think about this.... http://bn.craigslist.org/tls/2604971229.html ?

Was thinking about checking it out.

That looks like a decent deal if the quill is tight and the bearings in the spindle are good. Looks like it has at least part of a mortising drill adapter on it over the chuck.

bjmh46 · Sep 20, 2011

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New (old) guy here, in fact first post. This is a wartime (WW2) version Delta 17 inch. I bought it in 1978 for 150 bucks, and rebuilt it then. It's been serving me well ever since!

Regards

Bob

jabberwoki · Sep 20, 2011

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Thats my kind of press Bob!! Nice.

PECVD2 · Sep 20, 2011

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Older Wards PowerKraft. Replaced the cord some years ago. It came with an older craftsmans grinder motor with a frayed cord ($10 frankensteined purchase). Some slop in the quill and driven pulley is cracked but I still occationally use this guy. Hope to recondition it someday.

bczygan · Oct 1, 2011

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After seeing the cool old "camel-back" press on this thread I found this one on the nearby CL. $80
It is a Mechanics Machine Co. of Rockford, IL 14" upright drill. Some minor pecker marks on the table and a welded bracket for the table raising handle.
Motor is toast. No automatic feeds. Needs an on off switch.

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