Restoring a Wonderful Old Drill Press! Worth it? or should've bought new?
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It took a while to get around to restoring this drill press but it was definitely worth the wait.
Now I just need to make a stand for it and maybe a vintage style control box.
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Paid $200 for the drill press, the VFD was $90, bearings and belt $125 and the paint $40.
A new Brobo Walden drill press can be found here for comparison brobo.com.au/product-category... They're not exactly the same but they are very similar.
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It took a while to get around to restoring this drill press but it was definitely worth the wait.
Now I just need to make a stand for it and maybe a vintage style control box.
Just to add some more info:
Paid $200 for the drill press, the VFD was $90, bearings and belt $125 and the paint $40.
A new Brobo Walden drill press can be found here for comparison brobo.com.au/product-category/drills/3m-drills/ They're not exactly the same but they are very similar. :)
Highlight the letters on the casting in red. That would rely set it off nicely. You've done a cracking job on it though!
Oh wow. Two fifty to fix it is cheap.
Keyless Chuck is must have on restored press
Just a ti when making a restoration video: don't show it restored in the thumbnail
Thank goodness
What a beautiful old drill press. Glad to see such a thorough restoration on it.
Side note: I'm sure most of us wouldn't mind watching you tackle a few home repair projects; especially if it will help you stay on good terms with the missus.
exactly what i was thinking
Ditto!
Agreed. Frank Howarth does this all the time
Most definitely. Neil can film anything and I'd watch it.
Hell, it's probably more applicable to most of us. Fascinating as this video is, I'm not likely to ever rebuild a drill press. But there's dozens of home improvement projects I need to get done.
Honestly, I have never seen a Pask Makes video that I didn’t think was awesome. Your narration, filming, editing, story telling, and workmanship are top notch. Please don’t ever think something you’re doing is not video worthy.
I agree. The project being done in the video doesn't matter nearly as much as the storytelling and all that goes along with it. I'd happily watch Neil do home repairs and old tool restorations along with his other content!
Thanks very much Chaser! Glad you're enjoying the videos - not everyone likes my narration though, I get the odd comment about it. :)
@@SuperDavidEF Thanks David! :)
@@PaskMakes Can't be all things to all people Neil! For what it's worth, I watch way too much TH-cam and your narration is among my favourites. Much prefer your dulcet tones to having my ears assaulted by the hyperactive yelling at you infomercial kind.
The best part of his videos is that he tackles anything and everything. "How hard can it be?" is a great motto to have.
Vintage tool restoration is some of the best content on TH-cam. Thanks for this!
Especially when it is done like in this video. A real treat.
He does such a superb job on all of his projects. Would love to see him make the base for it now.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Some of it is "fake", however. I also hate seeing old castings all filed down and filled in. It's not a show car, it's a tool! Most of those restorations completely destroy any value the tool had.
Lovely work as always Neil and well worth shooting a video. It came out looking great and those classic blue-green machine colours are just so distinctive. I vote for painting the lettering. I'd love to see a classic style control box to hide-away the modern VFD too.
Thanks very much Dominic - glad you enjoyed it! I'm still not sure about the lettering but I'm eager to make the control box! :)
@@PaskMakes One more vote for painting the lettering here, white like you suggested would look great. But obviously you're the one who has to look at it every day, so whatever ends up floating your boat!
Although the classic colour does look nice, my personal preference would have been to paint it in the same blue as the other machines. This colour seems to clash rather harshly with those, but perhaps that's just me 😁
@@goldenghostinc Mate it's in a workshop not a women's fashion shop. Colour matching is not a priority. 💅
@@garywilson3485 Absolutely not a priority, but it brings me happiness, even in a workshop 😜
If you're doing home repair, kitchen upgrades, bathroom remodel, windows... I'll watch all of that as well. You can make your wife happy and still keep up with videos on the channel!
Basically you mentioned everything that needs doing! :)
@@PaskMakes I know how it goes! By the time we're retired it'll all be done, right?
Hush, keep that a secret from the wife! He deserves doing what he loves the most!
As would I. I like the variety of your channel and can't help but see those as just more of what we love.
It is always worth fixing old stuff, and new. As consumers (not businesses where time and money are the bottom line ), we have a social responsibility to keep stuff out of the waste stream and landfill. It is (or should be) the other side of the coin of consumerism. Also old fixed stuff is just cooler. And learning the skills to fix newer value-engineered items is satisfying in it's own way
Also the older stuff is usually better made so it is actually probably going to last a lot longer!
@@markjust86 agreed - however it's also worth people learning how to fix even today's cheaper stuff. Worst case you learn something and it still has to get thrown away (or given to someone who wants to fix it), best case it's fixed and a new skill is learned. Too many people unfortunately think that just because todays stuff wasn't made with repair in mind means it can't be fixed. It can, someone designed and made it in the first place - it just takes an evolving skill set and refusing the pro-consumerism brainwashing that "if isn't worth fixing" or "it can't be fixed"
@FliesLikeABrick since I was a kid, whenever I got some new device or tool, I would take it apart and discover how it works. I have found that a lot of newer items are purposely made so repares are not possible. But you are right, most things can be repaired.
Amen. The disposable nature of modern products to maximize profit is abhorrent.
@@carbonstar9091 yep part of the solutions to consumer sustainability is avoiding products which are designed to be disposable, finding alternatives and giving them money instead. It takes will power not to buy the cheapest possible solution
This press has worked like a charm for my projects th-cam.com/users/postUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!
I am not sure why you didn't think restoring that drill press would be a great video. Thus was awesome. Live seeing an old tool getting a new lease on life. And seeing the methods and chemicals used is always useful. I would be very interested in seeing how you deal with the 3 phase power issue.
He bought a VFD $90
I thought there would already be too many drill press restoration videos and wasn't sure another one was needed. Glad you enjoyed it though Doug! :)
I love restoration videos when they're done with an attention to aesthetic details while maintaining elements of its original design. This definitely is one of them. I would only paint the original casting letters to white because it seems to demand it. A control box build video would be nice too!
Thanks very much Bob - glad you enjoyed it! I'm still not sure what to do about the lettering so I'll leave it for now and see. :)
The majority of this model did not have the letters painted however those the were painted, were painted red and only if the body was painted in dolphin blue as yours is. if that's any help for you. these were also painted in a grey and also a green depending on when it was made. what was the thread for the knob that you made? metric or imperial?
What a gorgeous machine. I love these restoration videos. You have just the right mix of “go the extra mile” and “good enough” to make it fun and seem attainable to us mere mortals.
Glad you enjoyed it Phil! :)
I have my Dad's old drill press. Very similar to this one. He attached a length of chain connecting the chuck key and the housing so it would never get lost. Best low tech hack ever!
Last year I was given the exact same Waldown 8SN Series 3 from my father-in-law, whose father originally owned it. He bought it in the early 1950’s in Victoria where it was originally manufactured. It has seen a lot of action in its life but still runs flawlessly. It’s a beautiful machine. I have given it a quick clean, but would love to restore it properly to see it live another 70 years, and I now have a complete and in-depth guide, thankyou! Keep up the good work!
What a beautiful old drill press and skillful restoration. Neil, you never disappoint!
Glad you enjoyed it Bob! :)
I just stumbled across this and it was so impressive. You literally rush through this process wasting no time with what I call "filler" or useless prattle totally unrelated to the main point of the video. You're the first TH-camr I've seen who does that and I salute you. Of course I subscribed and hit the bell to see what else you have available. It was a thrill watching a videographer get straight to the point. It made me literally sit on the edge of my seat hoping I didn't miss whatever came next.
Thanks very much Ron! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Early to mid 1900 machines are the best ever made. They were built to last. You have real talent to keep this era alive. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulation on a million subscribers, Neil. Well deserved!
Great job with the restoration. I appreciate the time and attention you spend on details. With a tool restoration, if it's worth doing at all, then it's worth spending the time to do it right.
Subbed about a year ago, probably my first time commenting. I just wanted to thank you for the content, it's always interesting and informative. Your projects are always unique your skills amazing and your imagination awesome. BTW, your formula for videos is perfect.
It would be awesome to see how you make modern vfd control to look period correct and as though it was original for the unit rather than an afterthought. Beautiful job!
Thanks very much! I'm still thinking the control box through but I reckon it could be a fun project. :)
I watch a lot of these type of videos, restorations, and you telling what and why your doing it as the video goes on , is perfect. Well done and your work is top notch 👏
Beautifully done, Neil. I'm glad you restored this (some of my favorite YT channels are restoration ones). It's going to serve you well. As far as work around the house, doing stuff for your home (the Kumiko garden screen comes to mind) always has my attention. IMHO makers are the best at home repairs, renovations, improvements. And I learn what I can & can't do.
These resto videos are popular! I'm hooked, you should do more!! 😃😃
Glad you enjoyed it Martin! :)
I started out watching your channel for the quality and innovation in your woodwork. And now I’m equally impressed with your machining and restoration videos. Fantastic work all around!
Taking the time to fix a restorable tool is always worth the time. I appreciate you taking the time to make one of your videos of the process. It may be the inspiration for one of your viewers to do the same.
Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I wouldn’t mind seeing a whole house restoration, might make Cath a little happier! 😁
I'll definitely have to start thinking about it Samantha - it really would make Cath happy! :)
I haven't seen the video yet, but just wanted to say the finished result in the thumbnail is beautiful. Absolutely worth it, whatever it took 😁 Edit: awesome result Neil. And yes, would love to see a vintage inspired control panel 👍
Thanks Craig - I've been working out some ideas for the control box, hopefully I can get them to work. :)
@@PaskMakes I have complete confidence they will work. 👍 Looking forward to it.
Such a joy seeing older models restored and looking great. A testament to how well things have been made. Great restoration job 👏
My grandfather had a drill press similar to yours. It was the first drill press i used. I loved how you manually had to move the belt position to adjust the speed.
I am so glad you rebuilt yours.
It's fantastic.
I'd always buy the older ones, the modern ones aren't built to last. You'll not be buying any of them in 50 years time.
Sooooo awesome. I'm a huge fan on the looks of old drill presses. Thanks for restoring it and not buying new!
Yes on the vintage controls and table. We need more Pask
Awesome, Neil. What a trip down the memory lane. My father had one similar to this one for decades, painted olive green. Thanks for sharing.
Very well done. There is always great satisfaction in rescuing vintage machines such as this.
So glad you decided to restore the drill press, it's beautiful as well as functional and deserves a new life. Always inspirational as usual.
when you ask us "to let you know if that's something that we'd be interested in watching", the answer is yes! always yes! 🙂
SAME HERE!!! I love watching your videos and I’m always interested!!
Wow ! You've set the bar pretty high with this one. I have a drill restoration waiting for me with the VFD and 3 phases motor upgrade. Seeing your restoration is a great motivation. Thanks
Perfect result as always Neil! So glad you went with the original color, it looks fabulous!
I truly enjoy and appreciate your videos! This is right up my alley of types of projects.
You will use this machine for years to come!
Anything you fix or make is worthy of a video. You have a wonderful talent for sharing your knowledge ❤
I often watch your vids multiple times
Thanks very much Samantha! Glad you're enjoying the videos. :)
Awesome project - as always. And what a beauty that drill press is. Few years back I went the same route and restored an old Atlas 64 press. You will have plenty of joy using it.
Neil, I wanted you to know that I absolutely love your videos, and they are always the ones I look forward to the most out of my prenumerations. Your humble attitude has helped me tremendously with accepting the results of my own projects, to see the learning process and to calm my perfectionistic tendencies. My partner sends out her thankful hand-waving regarding that last part. Whenever you ask if we want to see this or that, the answer is always "YES". Thank you!
Love it!
Such a beautiful machine to begin with and you made it shine.
Looking forward to seeing you using this in future videos.
Great video! What a wonderful machine. I restored a 1940s Craftsman Drill Press a few years ago, so I definitely enjoyed this one. The depth stop is very nice. Great job on the restoration!
Beautiful work Neil! What a great project and addition to your shop.
Great work, as always! I loved how you made that puller washer so you could use the gear puller like you did. Very unique idea that I'll be sure to borrow!
That's more than worthy for a video mate! Nice job! Is always good to see old wonders like that still kicking it cheers
This is a thing of beauty!!! Thanks for sharing the process of Retoration.
I love restoring old tools. I restored a small 8” bench top drill press a couple of years ago. It’s one of my most used tools in the shop. Yours came out better than new.
Fantastic job! It was so satisfying watching you restore this awesome piece of machinery! I know the feeling well as I myself have restored a circa 1940's Delta combination tilting table saw and jointer. Your work reminded me of that process. Looking forward to more. Cheers!
DEFINITELY worth it. I bought a complete, working, one-year-only Craftsman/Walker-Turner 15 inch drill press built in 1935 at an auction for only $25 because nobody else wanted it. I am cleaning and restoring it and hope it will be as wonderful as yours when done.
It's always a joy to see an old tool set back to life ! Congrats to you !
Beautiful work, thanks for saving that wonderful old drill press.
Once again just watching you work is enjoyable.all the videos you make are worth doin.Ive learned a lot of what to do and how to do it .thanks brother.looking forward to the next video
A wonderful restoration of a wonderful piece of kit!
Thanks for posting.
As always - inspiring and well-made videos from you. You are good at content and explanation of what you do. I'm looking forward to the next video. Thanks again for the great videos
Always enjoyable to see a vintage machine restored for a long second life. Well done. As you said, a thing of beauty.
Dave.
Nothing happier in the middle of the night than finding a new Pask Makes!!
The diversity of content, and your delightful narration, is what keeps me coming to your channel! I love it :)
These videos are always fun to watch. You do great work. I'd love to see more restorations/reproductions like this. I'd enjoy watching you reproduce the control box.
I have one of these in my shed/workshop and it is real need of some tlc. After watching this it's going to be my next project!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Certain things like tools made in a time when they were made to last will never stop having their beauty and optimal functionality, great work and thanks for sharing it, Regards
I loved the way how you installed the bearing inside the column with thread rod and nuts ❤️
definitely agree that it was well worth all your hard work! It is a thing of beauty & should be a reliable workhorse for your workshop
That was a perfect blend of narration and action. Just the right amount of each.
Wow what a wonderful project! And extra feel-good points for getting the old motor rewound. I worked in a rewinding shop and that is very rewarding. Simple motors like that basically have bearings and windings, and if you replace those when needed the motor will literally run forever.
I agree about the white lettering! Will look very nice with that highlight.
Really nice restoration job, Neil. It's so pleasing to put something back into use that might otherwise have been headed for the scrapyard.
Amazon production quality. Your videos are the few that I watch every second of without interruption.
Nice restoration! A good watch! Stop pin was brilliant. I’d enjoy watching the VFD (how ever you decide to attach it) and stand being made, too!
Gorgeous restoration and a brilliant re-build video - it was worth it after all!
This video brought so many memories because my father used to have the same drill in his workshop and as a kid I used it so many times to make things. It’s a beautiful restoration thank you
Thanks very much George! Glad it brought back some memories! :)
Hello, I'm from Brazil - Rio de Janeiro. His restoration project was very top. Congratulations👍🏽
Yes please, on the stand and control box. Its a beautiful old thing…its worth the effort 👍👍👍. Great job bringing it back to life
Nice work Neil, looking forward to seeing a video of the stand and VFD- box. I have a old floor standing drill press I am going to restore and now I have a reference of the standard of restoring to meet.
I have found that a scotchbrite wheel on the angle grinder will remove paint and rust without removing any metal. Hope that this helps. I love those old machines.
Great video! That turned out beautifuly. I love the variety of content that you put out on your channel.
Beautiful job love all tools brought back to life. Enjoyed your videos very much. Cheers.
Love seeing old things renewed, (especially old machine tools), and given a second life....if they ever come up with a restoration for people, I know where I'm having mine done, lol
I was given a "Shopsmith" by a friend that happened to be built the same year that I was (1958), had a great experience restoring it.....
When a TH-camr says "let me know if that's something you'd like to see." I imagine that it's just a way of baiting people to comment. Thus showing engagement and helping their videos in the algorithm... But of course I would love to see you both make the metric conversion of the dial and the VFD retro control box. Anything you make is a pleasure to watch and I'm happy to show my engagement for the algorithm!
Fantastic restoration! It caught my eye while I was looking for something else on TH-cam. And excellent video-making and narration skills as well! My father had an older Delta drill press here in North America that looked quite like this one that you restored. It might even have been his father's. I have since inherited it and just last year I cleaned it up and repainted it...but I had nowhere near the skills to restore it's workings that you have. But it still runs great and I've used it a fair bit with good results. I'll keep a copy of this video in case I should live long enough to have to attempt something this ambitious. Thanks so much for posting....I'll have to look at more of your videos!
What a beauty! You must be so satisfied. Great job and congratulations.
I love these old tool restoration projects. Great job
Mr. Pask excellent rebuild. I agree the white logos would be good. House repair videos are always good to watch. They are informative. Thank you again for your videos.
Well done. Always like the styling of these vintage machines.
I love your restoring video on the drill press,that really interested me, because I too would love to find an old drill press that I could restore!!! Another great video!
Very Nicely done!!!! A beautiful restoration to any workshop!!!
A truly outstanding renovation, most impressive!
It looks fantastic Neil super perfect job done there mate.
Great video 👍🏽👍🏽
@PaskMakes love to see that video for the VFD love your work 💪👍
Wow!!! Just ...... wow!!! I watched the other video for the knob and that turned out great, too!!!
Your workmanship is outstanding . The 3 phase motor speed control makes the press delicious.
This drill press is high quality, made for eternity!
New comes mostly from China and live time is limited for a few Years.
You made a very good decision to restore it!!!
Great job done.
Great job, Neil. Looks like new. It's always worth it to rebuild if you can. There's the satisfaction of saying (to yourself) I did that.
Bill
Excellent restoration. This drill press is now a very useful shop tool. The broken casting repair with JB Weld is undetectable. I think you should repaint the logo in white because the opening pictures show it that way. Thumbs up from the USA
I loved watching you re do this old machine. One love!
beautiful restoration, well done. I look forward to seeing a video on the vintage style control box
Love to see older tools get used, I have an old Delta from the 1950s I use, I cleaned it up but didn't make it pretty, works way better than any drill press from any of the big box stores for sure!
Very nice result. Those old machines have much more character than the new ones
A real beauty! Nice job. Thanks for sharing
I love old machines, nice job turning this one around Neil 👍👍
Brilliant! Love watching restoration projects