There is a buffalo forge drill press on a local auction business's website. I would like to get it, but know nothing about these tools. Or if the drill is even in good shape. Mind taking a look at the pictures and telling me what you think? thank you for your time and advice.

 

 

 

(pictures from enlistedauctions.net)

 

Edited December 21, 201510 yr by tonyw

Anyone?

has autofeed, as you turn the handle the drill turns and goes down too, looks like you can change the length of the handle too to change how much power it gets.

nice item,

thanks. What's a reasonable amount to pay? $100? Not sure what that would be in pounds....

the last one I got like yours cost me $70

and you're in virginia too, eh?

Greetings Tony,

I have several post drills . They are fun to restore and use. It's hard to tell all problems by your pictures but I was able to pick out a few things.. 

Lower table support missing from the shaft. 

Crank handle not original but easy to make. 

Still worth 75 to 100

Have fun

Forge on and mak beautiful things

Jim

Thank-you for that information, Jim. Your shop is beautiful!

 

I would make sure you check the bearings. I don't think the flywheel with the belt groove is original. When these are used with an electric motor they wear out much faster. All of the ones I have scene which were converted to use a motor had worn out quill bearings to be of much use.

WOO HOO! I got it this evening for $24!!!!!! Pick it up tomorrow.

Oh, and the other thing is that a little rivet forge with a tiny blower that had a bent blade went for $130!! in the same auction.

Edited December 29, 201510 yr by tonyw