Great work! I completely understand the "why do the restoration" question. 1) Because I CAN 2) It's FUN! 3) Those machines were built to be rebuilt and run forever. I enjoy helping them live their legacy! 4) I get amazing levels of satisfaction from seeing them reborn at my hand!
"They said, you couldn't do it!😈But YOU didn't know you couldn't do it🤠 So, YOU went ahead and DID it😇😍!" You are a genius kind Sir. Your video's are incredible. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Love it❤
I was in the process of restoring identical drill bar the shaft actually split in half. Until compressor died so I had to make another bigger and better 440L from 2 fridge motors and 2 gas bottles + water catch tank and rad and fan etc. been working well for last 4 years. I really need to finish this drill 😂 ADHD doesn’t help. If you are interested I can add some information on where to get exactly same paint match in machine enamel. I have all replacement bearings ready for all inc motor. Luckily a good supplier about 1km away. I do try to restore to original colour inc hand planes etc. keep up the good work keeping these beautiful machines away from scrap and alive for years to come. Made to be repaired. Unlike new tools. Also made to a quality not a price. 👍👍
normally don't like talking over a restoration BUT your accent and the minimal need to explain every single step made this a joy. Oh and WD40 is a must have in every house
I restored a Delta DP 220 years ago. 72 years old now!! I love my vintage machine, and find great joy in the idea that it will almost certainly continue to provide useful service for decades to come.
I appreciate how you talk us through the process. So many channels want us to believe they pull pieces of rusty junk out of the swamp and bring them back to almost original without saying a word. You're the real deal
Great job! Just a heads up on using Evapo-Rust, you need to rinse with clean water after taking out of the ER. It’s been my experience that the ER will get gummy if left to puddle or collect. In this case, inside the chuck. I’ve restored a few chucks and typically disassemble them completely before soaking in ER overnight. I then rinse the components in hot water, blow them off will air. If I’m delaying reassembly, I will place the parts in a container of odorless mineral spirits, snap the lid on and set them aside. Just my 2¢ worth.
These Fobco drills ars some of the best ever made, mine had been refurbished when I got it 30 years ago. The only real problem with them is the speed range is on the high side. Coloue wise I prefer the cream original, but mine is Hammerite blue.
I always appreciate seeing someone that knows how to properly do the spray painting like yourself. So often, you just see bozos with a spray can sweeping back and forth, up and down without going past the object being painted and stopping after each stroke. You did it right. Nice job!
I have the same Fobco drill press but with a benchtop stand instead of floor mounted. Came out of an old college and still going strong. Build quality is on another level compared to the crap on the shelves today!
This is true and I have been researching why this was so true back 50+ years ago. I am not sure which company's in Europe who made machinery but in the U.S. it was a select few of them. The reason being was that during the industrial revolution a lot of heavy machinery was manufactured and those plants who had the facilities to manufacture machinery latter on switched to a consumer based economy after WWII, so they utilized their plants to make these sorts of Consumer/Prosumer products and they were overbuilt with materials that could probably make 3 of the same kind if they cheapened the manufacturing process which is done today in China. The products are built just to the spec to get the job done and nothing beyond that unless you want to go to a higher spec which is pro level. Hence the reason why I go to all garage and estate sales and I have found some fantastic machinery for very cheap, unfortunately I can't go too big due to transportation and logistics and also add to the fact that I don't have 3 phase power in my Home otherwise I would have a Bridgeport Mill and a South Bend lathe. :) Craftsman and Delta machinery like lathes, Drill presses and other wood working products were made by one company but I haven't been able to track down who made their products, all I know is that it's good stuff and a lot of the motor's were made by General Electric. So anytime I see a piece of Machinery that has a General electric motor hanging off of it I try and buy it. G.E. Motors were built like tanks! Plus I love the Black paint they used, almost looks like black Porcelain.
I have one of these exact drills. Weighs a tonne, but built in the days when ‘Made in England’ actually meant something. Round holes straight, every single time. Quite happy even swinging large hole saws in steel… 🙂
Really enjoyed this restoration from start to finish. It just shows you what can be achieve with knowhow, patience and attention to detail. The bronze colour I must admit turned out well but as a traditionalist I would have liked the original cream colour applied. This machine will keep on working many years after all this Chinese and Korean rubbish has been put in a skip!
Unfortunately most products for home use does not have much quality no matter the country of manufacture. Even our food quality has dropped while the prices have skyrocketed. In North Amercia that is.
What a great job! There are so many fake restoration videos online that it's a real pleasure to see a genuine one. There was someone near me who had an old Delta Rockwell drill press from the 1940's for sale that they had restored to like new condition. I was too late to purchase it, but seeing this video makes me still want one. Beautiful job.
I have the same drill press. It was my grandfathers and is 60+ years old. I’m going to restore it but keep the original patena. It’s a great drill with many memories. Nice job. 👍
That came out nice. I never gave it any thought about the spring that kept it up but on seeing it disassembled it became clear. You have the handle backward from original which may bring it in to position depending on travel. On my delta (bigger) I have 3 handles at 120 degrees apart so are able to apply leverage, as needed.
Awesome. Very clever tricks with the PVC and the casters. Live and learn. Get yourself a blasting cabinet. You'll never regret it. Thanks. Much appreciated.
I don’t think I would sell it I think it would out last your new one after the restoration you’ve done on it. And I really like the colour choice. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride it was so enjoyable to watch
I've just finished doing the exact same Fobco drill press. The Fobco drills are some of the best made, built like a tank and very heavy. I did a full strip down, including the motor. It's now like a new machine and way better than most of the new junk.
Great Restoration. I'm currently finishing up a restoration of a 1940's Craftsman "Mohawk" drill press that I inherited from my Grandfather. I just finally got a belt cover guard and, as you mentioned, need to find someone to make me a return spring. Mine is literally broken. It has bushings in the motor housing as well but also has 2 small ports on the top and bottom of the motor to add oil. Wondering if I should both grease and oil it or just rely on the oil. It didn't show signs of being greased previously. I'll hopefully be putting out a video on it soon. Thank you for sharing your experience restoring this beauty from the past.
"Don't sell it" ! .... that is now a fabulous machine and far better quality than most modern machinery you could buy these days, well worth it's place in your shop, quality 100% .... top job matey !
Its nice to see Wadkin, fobco and the like have a good reputation outside of the UK too, these old machines deserve to be well looked after and live on longer than us all- Its why i resto all my old machinery too. I'd highly recommend a Startrite 532 if you're ever looking for a bigger bandsaw
Really nice job! I love restoring old machines. When you finish with one and it runs as it should again, it is a great sense of satisfaction to see it in action. Also, Craftsman had a whole line of tools from that era that was the metallic color.. it was the more expensive versions. I think it looks great. Well done!
My vintage Craftsman drill press was originally a more intense gold color than what you used. I kept it the same for the restoration and it looks glorious. I nicknamed it Elvis.
Excellent job of restoring that vintage drill press. As an owner of an older floor model drill press myself (Industrial IMC), I found this video very satisfying. Looking forward to watching your restoration of that old compressor.
Save your WD-40 for cleaning and squeaky hinges... Mix yourself a 50-50 solution of Acetone and Automatic Transmission fluid... it will make WD-40 look like water and its dirt cheap to make... It was tested against some of the best and most expensive penetrants on the market.. The Acetone really helps it to penetrate rusted areas... Try it, you won't be disappointed... Very nice restoration... thx for sharing...
These FOBCO drills are great, I have 2, one floor standing and bench. They are very solid machines and have no movement in the quill, much better that the new ones I was looking. I note that you placed the collar above the table. I have it below the table as a safety stop for when the table needs adjusting which always happens after the work has been bolted down. I have also seen it under the main head casting as a safety stop, but yours looks like it can't move down too far as the main pillar is reduced in size at the top. Thanks for the video and keep up the restorations.
Thanks for sharing this. I enjoy old machines given a new life. I think I would have went with the cream color, it would give the drill more of a classic look. I look forward to the next video.
The colour came out much better then I would have thought. I did like some of your creative ways to do this project suchh as the use of PVC to make soaking containers and the furniture wheels to spin the shaft.
@woodshopjunkies that turned out awesome! Well done! I love the black and gold colours! (You said copper but it looks gold on camera...either way it rocks! I've started restoring tools myself because "A" I can't afford brand new and "B" the older models are normally much more durable and stronger than the newer ones. As I use mine I can't help but wonder about what it was used for and about the previous owners... It's so satisfying cleaning and restoring a piece of history back into production! I didn't have access to a pvc tube for the post on mine. I soaked rubbermaid cloths in metal rescue (same idea as evaporust but it wasn't available in my area), wrapped it around the metal and tightly covered it with plastic wrap. Occasionally I would check and resoak the cloth as it dried. It turned out great! Thanks for the lesson...I really hope you do more restorations! Just found you today
Jean, 4 things: 1) Question- Did you remember to use the grease joint, on the front of the spindle casing, to lube what needs lubing? 2) I believe, the clamp you put below the head unit but above the table, actually belongs below the table, to support the table when moving it horizontally. (Which is where it was when you started) 3) I suggest you replace the drive belt with a "link belt". They are great and will remove noise and vibration you didn't know you had. Every belt driven tool should have a link belt on it. 4) Great rebuild job. You are a great organized thinker and worker I envy you. 💚 I loved your idea, of using PVC pipe as a soaking tray. I have a few thing I can use that for. Cheers.
I greased the spindle assembly, bearings, and sleeve manually when the unit was disassembled. In the future, when performing maintenance I will use the nipple. I think the collar was in the wrong place originally. I believe this machine can double as a milling machine for light milling. In those instances the head height gets adjusted and the collar supports the head. This feature doesn't work on my machine because I suspect the pillar bar has been replaced at some stage. That is why there is a step on the shaft right underneath the drill head. But I could be wrong.
@@WoodshopJunkies: Jean, you seem to be right. I looked at many pics of the FOBCO machine and the collar is always under the head. But the post and collar sizes are a puzzle. The head appears to be made to fit the small part of the post but the collar made to fit large part. No matter which size post is the original, neither size post will work for both head and collar. 🤪😵💫👽
Great restoration. I do like the copper colour which works really well with the 2 tone colour scheme. I am a huge fan of vintage power tools. I used my 1939 Tauco Delta table saw several times a week and love it's accuracy. I do not know how old the motor is but it purrs along perfectly.
Nice. I actually got one of these a few months ago. Thankfully in fully working condition. It's great to keep old kit working, as it's so smooth and powerful. Also happy to give it a home near where it was orginally built in Leicester UK.
yeah my grandfather retired in 1972 and started buying machinery for his dream of a lil machine shop all his own. back then u could buy things. so he bought late 50s mid 60s model machines, u know used. now his past and guess who has them same 50s 60s machines. yes i.. lol all jokes aside, I'm so so lucky to have them, from the 6" lil lathe to my drill press. the machines i have saved me thousands. their old but not beat up. best part about it. they are so old i can make a part to fix it. lol. buddy with a lil lathe and mill,, shhhh. love ur video brother, be safe but have fun.!
I have a bench version of this drill press and restored mine about 5 years ago. I love it as a machine and have added a cheap, small, Chinese milling table to the accessories. I have only made 2 parts so far, new Cu contacts for my Toyota starting motor. I find it is the most used tool in my shed. I leave a rotary wire brush in it for cleaning threads and things and have made a larger plywood table with sacrificial wooden pads for drilling into and clamping to. I notice that when you started the clamp collar was below the moveable table and when completed, it was above. I think it should be below to stop gravity from taking the table to the very bottom. Well done, good to watch, Colin
Great restoration I love the color scheme I restored a 50year old radial arm saw but I couldn't do the motor don't know electrical though didn't cost to much to rebuild
can't believe the column is a solid shaft! they spared no expense when they made this drill press. Such machines are an honor to restore and enjoy. Quality at this level does not exist now. Maybe only for $2k+ industrial drill presses. also the pulleys are machined from iron and not zinc cast! nice! I would say this beats delta/walker turner machines interns of quality for sure
Very respectable refurbishing. It looks like new and probably runs as such too. A drill press is something every shop has to have. And a floor model one is even better. I use mine daily for both wood and metal projects. Thumbs Up!
I think that the copper color turned out very well. It blends well with the black and I think it looks a lot better than the yellow. Really enjoy your restoration videos! Looking forward to seeing the next one and learning more ways of fixing things. Blessings my friend!
Great work! I completely understand the "why do the restoration" question.
1) Because I CAN
2) It's FUN!
3) Those machines were built to be rebuilt and run forever. I enjoy helping them live their legacy!
4) I get amazing levels of satisfaction from seeing them reborn at my hand!
"They said, you couldn't do it!😈But YOU didn't know you couldn't do it🤠 So, YOU went ahead and DID it😇😍!" You are a genius kind Sir. Your video's are incredible. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Love it❤
I was in the process of restoring identical drill bar the shaft actually split in half.
Until compressor died so I had to make another bigger and better 440L from 2 fridge motors and 2 gas bottles + water catch tank and rad and fan etc. been working well for last 4 years. I really need to finish this drill 😂 ADHD doesn’t help.
If you are interested I can add some information on where to get exactly same paint match in machine enamel.
I have all replacement bearings ready for all inc motor. Luckily a good supplier about 1km away.
I do try to restore to original colour inc hand planes etc.
keep up the good work keeping these beautiful machines away from scrap and alive for years to come. Made to be repaired. Unlike new tools.
Also made to a quality not a price. 👍👍
normally don't like talking over a restoration BUT your accent and the minimal need to explain every single step made this a joy. Oh and WD40 is a must have in every house
I restored a Delta DP 220 years ago. 72 years old now!! I love my vintage machine, and find great joy in the idea that it will almost certainly continue to provide useful service for decades to come.
I recently got a hold of a DP220. It’s turned into a bit of a money pit, but I think it’s worth it for a solid machine made in the U.S.A..
I appreciate how you talk us through the process. So many channels want us to believe they pull pieces of rusty junk out of the swamp and bring them back to almost original without saying a word. You're the real deal
So many of these people making videos don't have a clue what they're doing,This guy did a nice job
The space age design really popped after the restoration. Love it!
Great job! Just a heads up on using Evapo-Rust, you need to rinse with clean water after taking out of the ER. It’s been my experience that the ER will get gummy if left to puddle or collect. In this case, inside the chuck. I’ve restored a few chucks and typically disassemble them completely before soaking in ER overnight. I then rinse the components in hot water, blow them off will air. If I’m delaying reassembly, I will place the parts in a container of odorless mineral spirits, snap the lid on and set them aside. Just my 2¢ worth.
These Fobco drills ars some of the best ever made, mine had been refurbished when I got it 30 years ago. The only real problem with them is the speed range is on the high side. Coloue wise I prefer the cream original, but mine is Hammerite blue.
I always appreciate seeing someone that knows how to properly do the spray painting like yourself. So often, you just see bozos with a spray can sweeping back and forth, up and down without going past the object being painted and stopping after each stroke. You did it right. Nice job!
I have the same Fobco drill press but with a benchtop stand instead of floor mounted. Came out of an old college and still going strong. Build quality is on another level compared to the crap on the shelves today!
This is true and I have been researching why this was so true back 50+ years ago. I am not sure which company's in Europe who made machinery but in the U.S. it was a select few of them. The reason being was that during the industrial revolution a lot of heavy machinery was manufactured and those plants who had the facilities to manufacture machinery latter on switched to a consumer based economy after WWII, so they utilized their plants to make these sorts of Consumer/Prosumer products and they were overbuilt with materials that could probably make 3 of the same kind if they cheapened the manufacturing process which is done today in China. The products are built just to the spec to get the job done and nothing beyond that unless you want to go to a higher spec which is pro level.
Hence the reason why I go to all garage and estate sales and I have found some fantastic machinery for very cheap, unfortunately I can't go too big due to transportation and logistics and also add to the fact that I don't have 3 phase power in my Home otherwise I would have a Bridgeport Mill and a South Bend lathe. :)
Craftsman and Delta machinery like lathes, Drill presses and other wood working products were made by one company but I haven't been able to track down who made their products, all I know is that it's good stuff and a lot of the motor's were made by General Electric. So anytime I see a piece of Machinery that has a General electric motor hanging off of it I try and buy it. G.E. Motors were built like tanks! Plus I love the Black paint they used, almost looks like black Porcelain.
I have one of these exact drills. Weighs a tonne, but built in the days when ‘Made in England’ actually meant something. Round holes straight, every single time. Quite happy even swinging large hole saws in steel… 🙂
Needs a racing stripe! Red one, great job, saving a old workhorse is always the best way to go, a little love and grease and it will last forever.👍👍👍
Brilliant- the 2 colours go very well together 👍👍👍
Well worth the wait. Wasn't disappointed. Perfect colour scheme. And yeah, get rid of the benchtop and keep this one. Go vintage!
Great work!, not sure why I'm so entranced with resto vids but here we are.
Really enjoyed this restoration from start to finish. It just shows you what can be achieve with knowhow, patience and attention to detail. The bronze colour I must admit turned out well but as a traditionalist I would have liked the original cream colour applied. This machine will keep on working many years after all this Chinese and Korean rubbish has been put in a skip!
Unfortunately most products for home use does not have much quality no matter the country of manufacture. Even our food quality has dropped while the prices have skyrocketed. In North Amercia that is.
What a great job! There are so many fake restoration videos online that it's a real pleasure to see a genuine one.
There was someone near me who had an old Delta Rockwell drill press from the 1940's for sale that they had restored to like new condition. I was too late to purchase it, but seeing this video makes me still want one. Beautiful job.
I have the same drill press. It was my grandfathers and is 60+ years old. I’m going to restore it but keep the original patena. It’s a great drill with many memories. Nice job. 👍
That came out nice. I never gave it any thought about the spring that kept it up but on seeing it disassembled it became clear. You have the handle backward from original which may bring it in to position depending on travel. On my delta (bigger) I have 3 handles at 120 degrees apart so are able to apply leverage, as needed.
thanks mate you just spurred me on to fix mine, had it for 7 years ( a gift ) . Now I have no excuse.
Awesome. Very clever tricks with the PVC and the casters. Live and learn. Get yourself a blasting cabinet. You'll never regret it. Thanks. Much appreciated.
I’ve been following for years. I am glad to see a touch of gray hair. It feels like we got old together.
I don’t think I would sell it I think it would out last your new one after the restoration you’ve done on it. And I really like the colour choice. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride it was so enjoyable to watch
I've just finished doing the exact same Fobco drill press. The Fobco drills are some of the best made, built like a tank and very heavy. I did a full strip down, including the motor. It's now like a new machine and way better than most of the new junk.
Great Restoration. I'm currently finishing up a restoration of a 1940's Craftsman "Mohawk" drill press that I inherited from my Grandfather. I just finally got a belt cover guard and, as you mentioned, need to find someone to make me a return spring. Mine is literally broken. It has bushings in the motor housing as well but also has 2 small ports on the top and bottom of the motor to add oil. Wondering if I should both grease and oil it or just rely on the oil. It didn't show signs of being greased previously. I'll hopefully be putting out a video on it soon. Thank you for sharing your experience restoring this beauty from the past.
I really enjoy watching your restorations of the older machines. Thank you.
"Don't sell it" ! .... that is now a fabulous machine and far better quality than most modern machinery you could buy these days, well worth it's place in your shop, quality 100% .... top job matey !
Very good job. I am impressed. Thanks for sharing
Its nice to see Wadkin, fobco and the like have a good reputation outside of the UK too, these old machines deserve to be well looked after and live on longer than us all- Its why i resto all my old machinery too. I'd highly recommend a Startrite 532 if you're ever looking for a bigger bandsaw
Very well done as always!!!!
Really nice job! I love restoring old machines. When you finish with one and it runs as it should again, it is a great sense of satisfaction to see it in action.
Also, Craftsman had a whole line of tools from that era that was the metallic color.. it was the more expensive versions. I think it looks great. Well done!
Beautiful Restoration.
Awesome job. I truly appreciate your work and attention to detail. Keep up the great job
I watched the video and still can’t believe how good it turned out. Rey nice.
Well done, really like what you made of this. Best regards from Switzerland
Great job
I like to see the older tools working again. I have bought older tools and got them working. I have not tried a big project yet.
I really think the colour turned out great
Even if the color is not one you like, the end result looks 100 times better than before the restoration. Good job 👍
Great job on the drill press
I really liked the copper colour and the video. My favourite items in the video were the custom soaking containers made from PVC pipe.
Superb restoration!
This was a great save of a vintage machine…liked the use of everyday options including rust removal of the pole. Way to think outside the box!
Very nice restoration. Thanks.
Beatiful! I have my grandfather's DeltavDP220, old tools are often the best tools.
Wooden vee blocks next time for that pillar soak I was so worried you would roll all the evaporust out all over the place! Great Channel mate!
You should have bought yerself a nice new Chinese one..... :-) Brilliant to see these fabulous tools being looked after
As you were dismantling it, it's so cool to see how well the old stuff was made.
My vintage Craftsman drill press was originally a more intense gold color than what you used. I kept it the same for the restoration and it looks glorious. I nicknamed it Elvis.
Thanks!
And thank you!
Excellent job of restoring that vintage drill press. As an owner of an older floor model drill press myself (Industrial IMC), I found this video very satisfying. Looking forward to watching your restoration of that old compressor.
the copper has kinda like a Steampunk look. If you paint all your machines like that, it would probably look super dope
really nice job, you come up with some good ideas ,very helpfull thanks john from uk
Beautiful colour great video too
Great work. Cool colors.
Save your WD-40 for cleaning and squeaky hinges... Mix yourself a 50-50 solution of Acetone and Automatic Transmission fluid... it will make WD-40 look like water and its dirt cheap to make... It was tested against some of the best and most expensive penetrants on the market.. The Acetone really helps it to penetrate rusted areas... Try it, you won't be disappointed... Very nice restoration... thx for sharing...
These FOBCO drills are great, I have 2, one floor standing and bench. They are very solid machines and have no movement in the quill, much better that the new ones I was looking. I note that you placed the collar above the table. I have it below the table as a safety stop for when the table needs adjusting which always happens after the work has been bolted down. I have also seen it under the main head casting as a safety stop, but yours looks like it can't move down too far as the main pillar is reduced in size at the top. Thanks for the video and keep up the restorations.
Nice work, adding the products you use is great along with explanations. Thank you!
Another Excellent restoration of fine vintage tool, thanks for sharing!
You always have such imaginative 'job jigs' to aid your restorations and other projects.
Nice job Jean, nice job...
Thanks for sharing this. I enjoy old machines given a new life. I think I would have went with the cream color, it would give the drill more of a classic look. I look forward to the next video.
Lots of good things in your video.
Thanks
Thanks so much Tom!
The colour came out much better then I would have thought. I did like some of your creative ways to do this project suchh as the use of PVC to make soaking containers and the furniture wheels to spin the shaft.
Very nice job you must be very happy with it
Just saw this. Dude you did a GREAT JOB!!
@woodshopjunkies that turned out awesome! Well done! I love the black and gold colours! (You said copper but it looks gold on camera...either way it rocks!
I've started restoring tools myself because "A" I can't afford brand new and "B" the older models are normally much more durable and stronger than the newer ones. As I use mine I can't help but wonder about what it was used for and about the previous owners...
It's so satisfying cleaning and restoring a piece of history back into production! I didn't have access to a pvc tube for the post on mine. I soaked rubbermaid cloths in metal rescue (same idea as evaporust but it wasn't available in my area), wrapped it around the metal and tightly covered it with plastic wrap. Occasionally I would check and resoak the cloth as it dried. It turned out great!
Thanks for the lesson...I really hope you do more restorations! Just found you today
I think the colour scheme reaully suits that design, it adds to the Art Deco vibe the drill seems to have :)
That was absolutely fantastic sir I watch every one of your videos they get better and better. Take care and stay safe. Tom.
Man that thing is bangin! Looks more gold than copper, but hey, the final look is amazing and those old machines are bulletproof.
Jean, 4 things:
1) Question- Did you remember to use the grease joint, on the front of the spindle casing, to lube what needs lubing?
2) I believe, the clamp you put below the head unit but above the table, actually belongs below the table, to support the table
when moving it horizontally. (Which is where it was when you started)
3) I suggest you replace the drive belt with a "link belt". They are great and will remove noise and vibration you didn't know you had.
Every belt driven tool should have a link belt on it.
4) Great rebuild job. You are a great organized thinker and worker I envy you. 💚
I loved your idea, of using PVC pipe as a soaking tray. I have a few thing I can use that for.
Cheers.
I greased the spindle assembly, bearings, and sleeve manually when the unit was disassembled. In the future, when performing maintenance I will use the nipple.
I think the collar was in the wrong place originally. I believe this machine can double as a milling machine for light milling. In those instances the head height gets adjusted and the collar supports the head. This feature doesn't work on my machine because I suspect the pillar bar has been replaced at some stage. That is why there is a step on the shaft right underneath the drill head. But I could be wrong.
@@WoodshopJunkies: Jean, you seem to be right.
I looked at many pics of the FOBCO machine and the collar is always under the head.
But the post and collar sizes are a puzzle.
The head appears to be made to fit the small part of the post but the collar made to fit large part.
No matter which size post is the original, neither size post will work for both head and collar. 🤪😵💫👽
The paint looks good.
Great restoration
Great restoration. I do like the copper colour which works really well with the 2 tone colour scheme. I am a huge fan of vintage power tools. I used my 1939 Tauco Delta table saw several times a week and love it's accuracy. I do not know how old the motor is but it purrs along perfectly.
That hammered look paint is perfect for these tool restoration projects. Love your channel
Excellent video!!
Nice. I actually got one of these a few months ago. Thankfully in fully working condition. It's great to keep old kit working, as it's so smooth and powerful. Also happy to give it a home near where it was orginally built in Leicester UK.
yeah my grandfather retired in 1972 and started buying machinery for his dream of a lil machine shop all his own. back then u could buy things. so he bought late 50s mid 60s model machines, u know used. now his past and guess who has them same 50s 60s machines. yes i.. lol all jokes aside, I'm so so lucky to have them, from the 6" lil lathe to my drill press. the machines i have saved me thousands. their old but not beat up. best part about it. they are so old i can make a part to fix it. lol. buddy with a lil lathe and mill,, shhhh. love ur video brother, be safe but have fun.!
Very nice is better than the new design thanks my friend 🙏
Looks amazing and I agree the color is perfect for an old machine. Definitely need a blaster
Lovely end result.
Enjoy watching the vintage tools restoration. I think the color scheme is perfect
Good restoration by the way
I have a bench version of this drill press and restored mine about 5 years ago. I love it as a machine and have added a cheap, small, Chinese milling table to the accessories. I have only made 2 parts so far, new Cu contacts for my Toyota starting motor. I find it is the most used tool in my shed. I leave a rotary wire brush in it for cleaning threads and things and have made a larger plywood table with sacrificial wooden pads for drilling into and clamping to. I notice that when you started the clamp collar was below the moveable table and when completed, it was above. I think it should be below to stop gravity from taking the table to the very bottom. Well done, good to watch, Colin
You did a really nice job. Great video “how to”.
Love old machines keep them coming
A very fine restoration god job !!
I like the color. Very retro futuristic. Awesome job.
Awesome restoration and the color turned out great! Many of those old drill presses are top notch quality compared to newer ones! Subscribed!
Amazing work, the exact same as my pops drill I have in my shop only mine is more like the before than the after. Well done sir keep it going.
Love your videos mate. Awesome job 👏👍
Great restoration I love the color scheme I restored a 50year old radial arm saw but I couldn't do the motor don't know electrical though didn't cost to much to rebuild
can't believe the column is a solid shaft! they spared no expense when they made this drill press. Such machines are an honor to restore and enjoy. Quality at this level does not exist now. Maybe only for $2k+ industrial drill presses. also the pulleys are machined from iron and not zinc cast! nice! I would say this beats delta/walker turner machines interns of quality for sure
Very respectable refurbishing. It looks like new and probably runs as such too. A drill press is something every shop has to have. And a floor model one is even better. I use mine daily for both wood and metal projects. Thumbs Up!
Well restored and a big yes to the colour scheme.
I really like the paint scheme it is kind of a retro Era design. Nice job.
Love the copper color!
I think that the copper color turned out very well. It blends well with the black and I think it looks a lot better than the yellow. Really enjoy your restoration videos! Looking forward to seeing the next one and learning more ways of fixing things. Blessings my friend!
Fantastic work and agree on the color you choose. Great job.
Great Job of rebuilding the Tall Drill Machine. lv the video..