I have two old post drills i hung in my shop. One drill is a Silver & Deming, the other a Champion i think. I was very tempted to take them apart, restore, repaint, and make them look pretty. I chose not to and have never regretted that decision. I cleaned them up, applied a coat of oil over everything, and finished by applying a dab of grease to the gears. I have used neither of them, but both work great. They are jeavy as hell to hang on a wall. You need to either eat your Wheaties and use a come along, or get another set of hands to assist.
Believe it or not, you remember how "Wendy's Restaurants" inside tables used to have pictures of old stuff on the tables? Well I saw one of your post drills on a table I was sitting at and looked at it closely trying to figure out how it worked. Luckily I could see the date of the advertisement and it was 1854. Maybe not the first date they were built. I remember it because I thought it was so interesting and cool! Anyway, it is so amazing that you would have one! Very intriguing mechanism especially the drill down portion! Yes I would love to have one but don't have a barn nor a shed or workshop big enough! But Thanks for sharing!
i have one, mine is from buffalo forge, champion is popular too, anywhere from late 1800's to 1920's great tool, if you get a chance to get one do it!!!!!!!!
Do you know that it has 2 speeds? You remove the handle hub from the gear and transfer it to the upper gear. As you can see it turns the same direction but does nothing until you move the handle up to it. I just got my grandfathers and need to restore it. Mine is the exact model as yours i found the acme name on it.
I just found one at a Rumage sale! BUT... I'm missing the kicker! I'm sure I can make shift something for it!! Looks really rad anyway! Super cool piece!! Thanks for the vid! Got it 25! 😀
Question...I have the opportunity to buy the exact same press (for $35), however the table is missing. Everything else works great. I could always find a replacement column, however, now so sure about the ability to find another table that would be the appropriate distance from the column. Would you ever purchase one of these without the table? What would your thoughts be on how to find or make a replacement? Thansk
When I was looking for a post drill I passed on lots of them that didn’t have all the parts. My concern was trying to find replacement pieces. I don’t know where you could look for a replacement table. For me, I wouldn’t buy one that wasn’t complete, because of the difficulty of finding parts. That being said, $35 isn’t much so might be worth the risk.
my grandpa had one when I was a kid(I'm67now) and remember having a ball turning the handle and throwing a lever to see it self feed...but also thought there was another lever to make it self reverse...
Great question. Unfortunately, I have no idea. My best suggestion is to search the web for old tool forums and start posting this question there. Maybe you’ll get lucky and find a source, or another post drill that you can part out. Thanks George-Woodworkers Guild of America
just a comment on your post drill.. it looks to be a two speed... there is a set screw of sorts to hold the handle and one to hold the handle to the lower gear. if you loosen it it should slide off the larger gear and onto to upper smaller gear..higher speed better for wood
I wish they still made this new. I am actually a blacksmith and would prefer one of these rather than an electric press. especially since I am trying to live sustain ably.
I was given one today...for free. What an amazing piece of history.
Looks like a small little 1904-1915 post drill. Based off the automatic feeding and handle mechanism. I have a similar one.
I too have the exact same post drill. The chuck is different and only takes square end bits. A bolt locks the bit in place.
Sweet, I own one in great working condition!!
Very cool. I just saw one of these 2 days ago and I was thinking how cool it would be to have one.
I have two old post drills i hung in my shop. One drill is a Silver & Deming, the other a Champion i think. I was very tempted to take them apart, restore, repaint, and make them look pretty. I chose not to and have never regretted that decision. I cleaned them up, applied a coat of oil over everything, and finished by applying a dab of grease to the gears. I have used neither of them, but both work great. They are jeavy as hell to hang on a wall. You need to either eat your Wheaties and use a come along, or get another set of hands to assist.
awesome piece of history!
Believe it or not, you remember how "Wendy's Restaurants" inside tables used to have pictures of old stuff on the tables? Well I saw one of your post drills on a table I was sitting at and looked at it closely trying to figure out how it worked. Luckily I could see the date of the advertisement and it was 1854. Maybe not the first date they were built. I remember it because I thought it was so interesting and cool! Anyway, it is so amazing that you would have one! Very intriguing mechanism especially the drill down portion! Yes I would love to have one but don't have a barn nor a shed or workshop big enough! But Thanks for sharing!
Great stuff!
i have one, mine is from buffalo forge, champion is popular too, anywhere from late 1800's to 1920's great tool, if you get a chance to get one do it!!!!!!!!
i know where i can find one, and i wonder if i should buy it
Do you know that it has 2 speeds? You remove the handle hub from the gear and transfer it to the upper gear. As you can see it turns the same direction but does nothing until you move the handle up to it. I just got my grandfathers and need to restore it. Mine is the exact model as yours i found the acme name on it.
I have one of these and I did not know they have 2 speeds. Thank you so much
have one was probably my great grandfather's, always mounted in the garage/shop.
love this drill press! I'm making a replica out of wood....a 2x4 actually...thanks so much for the video...making my job much easier! :)
That things great. Power feed. I wonder if it'd pass any of OSHA's stupid requirements with those open, whirling gears?
Just started to restore a UK made Union Drill. Mine is 1950 approx
I just found one at a Rumage sale! BUT... I'm missing the kicker! I'm sure I can make shift something for it!! Looks really rad anyway! Super cool piece!! Thanks for the vid! Got it 25! 😀
I have the same exact one!! Its missing the handle and on the other side has a huge pulley and is now attached to an electric motor.
Question...I have the opportunity to buy the exact same press (for $35), however the table is missing. Everything else works great. I could always find a replacement column, however, now so sure about the ability to find another table that would be the appropriate distance from the column. Would you ever purchase one of these without the table? What would your thoughts be on how to find or make a replacement? Thansk
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When I was looking for a post drill I passed on lots of them that didn’t have all the parts. My concern was trying to find replacement pieces. I don’t know where you could look for a replacement table. For me, I wouldn’t buy one that wasn’t complete, because of the difficulty of finding parts. That being said, $35 isn’t much so might be worth the risk.
my grandpa had one when I was a kid(I'm67now) and remember having a ball turning the handle and throwing a lever to see it self feed...but also thought there was another lever to make it self reverse...
I just bought one of these and oiled it up and it began to turn then snapped the auto feed lever like a twig. Where can I get another lever ?
Great question. Unfortunately, I have no idea. My best suggestion is to search the web for old tool forums and start posting this question there. Maybe you’ll get lucky and find a source, or another post drill that you can part out.
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I have one of those post drills, it came from my Grandfather
i have one from 1878 i payed $100 no rust but the only thing it is missing is the kicker but it is $30 on ebay
just a comment on your post drill.. it looks to be a two speed... there is a set screw of sorts to hold the handle and one to hold the handle to the lower gear. if you loosen it it should slide off the larger gear and onto to upper smaller gear..higher speed better for wood
I wish they still made this new. I am actually a blacksmith and would prefer one of these rather than an electric press. especially since I am trying to live sustain ably.
I got one. Just like it for sale
quel trapano e bellissimo come si lavorava una volta a desso sono e letrici e ne anno sempre una per non funzionare quelli a mano funzionano sempre,,,
According to Google, it's 1915.
I have my Great Daddy’s and my has taken it all apart and he passed away leaving it in a box for me.
Hopefully it serves as a sturdy and reliable reminder of their memory. Thanks for sharing!