Brenton Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 So I have always admired the older style of drill presses but never expected to really purchase one but this little beauty came along at a really good price and I couldn't pass it up! The former owner had it hanging way up at the top of this huge building he had along with lots of other old tools. When he got it several several years ago all he did to it was coat it in paint. All the thick paint it going to be a pain to get off but I'm not complaining, it really preserved it super well and the thing is just in amazing shape. I got it all tore it down tonight and plan of using electrolysis to get all the thick paint off it this weekend. I am going to repaint it afterwards but I don't know how I want to, so give me suggestions by showing me what yours looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Greetings Brenton, Glad to see your interest in post drills... I have several in my shops and love them . I have a lot of visitors and everyone wants to try them out.. Its great to show a kid how it works and cut him loose... Good for at least an hour and many holes .. That is if you can get it away from their dads... And its cordless Have fun Forge on and make beautiful things.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Buffalo Forge 65R post drill, had this almost 20 years, long before I got into blacksmithing. Extra table came to me in a trade. Benchtop drill press is a mini camelback style, Burke Tool Company. need to get the drive belts set up and use this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've been wanting one of those little benchtop camelback drill presses for a while now. Great little gadgets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingstwo Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Bought this one about a year ago, Cannedy Otto from around the early 1930's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 When I got the little camelback, the motor looked factory standard, fit the base of the casting perfectly. Sadly its 1725 rpm, a bit too fast for this press. Looking for something slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhicks2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 i just got my first drill press'?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>> i just got my first drill press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhicks2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 So I have always admired the older style of drill presses but never expected to really purchase one but this little beauty came along at a really good price and I couldn't pass it up! 1016387_10151959485929744_105088912_n.jpg The former owner had it hanging way up at the top of this huge building he had along with lots of other old tools. When he got it several several years ago all he did to it was coat it in paint. All the thick paint it going to be a pain to get off but I'm not complaining, it really preserved it super well and the thing is just in amazing shape. I got it all tore it down tonight 1236439_10151965759694744_1784830598_n.jpg and plan of using electrolysis to get all the thick paint off it this weekend. I am going to repaint it afterwards but I don't know how I want to, so give me suggestions by showing me what yours looks like. I think when I go to paint I will use high gloss black with red detail lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've a lot of time for all old gear and here is my Adcock & Shipley pillar drill. I'm not exactly sure of its date of manufacture but it's a sweet old thing. I've rebuilt it and given it a new coat of paint. There's still some work remaining but I have the bulk of the heavy work over. There some real neat features on this drill. It's only a matter of getting her in position with a new flat belt, connect up the coolant lines, new switch gear and then happy drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caintuckrifle Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Here is mine Buffalo Forge Co. No. 147 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 here is one I have http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/38018-brad14/ it is a Bradson No 14 autofeed bench drill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Here's mine. Just over 8 feet tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRM Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Just got this one for 20.00. Had it for $7.50 but someone jumped in and bid it up. Not sure much about it yet. It is a Champion forge blower and co model 102. It is frozen up top and I'm in the process of "coaxing" it free. If it works, great, if not is will be a great place to hang my coat in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTF Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 My 2 Buffalo Forge No. 612 Post Drill Press'. The mounted one I have had to make many of the parts , as I found it as scrap, The other I have just got and will start restoring it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTF Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 All most done , I have to find a hard wood slab to mount it on and have to turn a wooden handle. This one will be for show since it is complete and original { except for the timber parts }. She'll be goin' straight to The Pool Room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Nothstine Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Buffalo Forge No.152 add a post to my garage this weekend to mount it to the wall. Still need to clean it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graynomad Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I've been thinking of getting a post drill but apart from the fact that I just love old tools and they don't require power I cannot see the benefits over a modern drill press. I have neither now so could do either way. Can someone enlighten me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
671jungle Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Due to old thread, the pics have been lost in the ether. Anyone care to add/update pics of their setup? Anchored/portable mounts? I have a champion No. 108 I'm getting ready to pull apart, clean and mount. Looking for some fresh ideas. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I've got 3 or 4 in a pile in the shop from the hoard. I'll try to get photos this weekend and post them Monday. Been thinking about keeping one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven NY Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 This is my Champion, I use it to counter sink holes mostly, it works a treat. I built the wood column around a jack post just so I could get it mounted and working. Have a good one, W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Beautifully refurbished Drill Press, Steven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven NY Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Thank you Chris, I was really impressed once I had it mounted and tried it out how well it worked. I look at things like this old mechanical machinery and I am always impressed with the ingenuity of the people that came up with those ideas. Just a note on my restoration, the advancement and retraction knob that raises and lowers the spindle is not original. I made it out of a antique spool as mine was missing. The shape does not match the originals. Have a good one, W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graynomad Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I see that I posted 5 years ago that I would like a post drill, I have had one for some time now and here is how I mounted it. I have a few 75x75mm steel posts in the workshop and as it happens if you weld bolts to each side of these posts the spacing is just about right to bolt the drill onto them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyBiker Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’ll now have to go out & take a better photo of mine. It’s a small benchtop model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I picked this up for $50 U.S. in 1999. It was laying in the side yard of a junk shop. The only markings are, Champion Forge & Blower Co. Lancaster PA USA 102-3 is on the advance cam arm. All I did was spray it down with WD-40 and oil it up, works like a champ. It is mounted on a piece of 3 1/2 in. angle iron with a large brake drum as a base. It's a shame all of the older pictures were lost. Foot note: I found it interesting that this drill was made long before the 2 letter designation for the state was used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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