New to me Drill press
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I never had the oppertunity to look at these before OS but I took advantage of getting it once I realized it could do.
Bill I know what you are talking about with the dremel.
I have seen those, but I am not sure how tight a tollerence something like that can drill.
This little fellow although old and well used is probably the top drawer tool for drilling out jets and passages in carbs.
When I get time to sit down and use it I will take some pictures.
Not sure if you mentioned this when I first brought it up but my Dad is retired and living in Georgia.
He realy enjoys going to auction and yard sales and picked this up for a few dollars at a yard sale when I told him I was drilling jets and trying to mod carbs.
So they are out there....
Bill I know what you are talking about with the dremel.
I have seen those, but I am not sure how tight a tollerence something like that can drill.
This little fellow although old and well used is probably the top drawer tool for drilling out jets and passages in carbs.
When I get time to sit down and use it I will take some pictures.
Not sure if you mentioned this when I first brought it up but my Dad is retired and living in Georgia.
He realy enjoys going to auction and yard sales and picked this up for a few dollars at a yard sale when I told him I was drilling jets and trying to mod carbs.
So they are out there....
I have a big one as well.
A Canadian Blower and Forge weight about 250 pounds if not more.
Never used it though.
It was also a freebie that work was scrapping and I got a pass out for it in 08 I think.
Works well inspite of its age ( 60s ), but its 600v 3 phase.
Not hard to to something about that, just change the motor.
But i will be honest and say I consider the possibilty of building an add a phase and incorperating it into my back up power plans.
Just a bit more wiring and if I find more freebie parts I don't have to spring for an expensive 1 HP single phase motor.
This apears to be the same as my big one.
http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=10310
A Canadian Blower and Forge weight about 250 pounds if not more.
Never used it though.
It was also a freebie that work was scrapping and I got a pass out for it in 08 I think.
Works well inspite of its age ( 60s ), but its 600v 3 phase.
Not hard to to something about that, just change the motor.
But i will be honest and say I consider the possibilty of building an add a phase and incorperating it into my back up power plans.
Just a bit more wiring and if I find more freebie parts I don't have to spring for an expensive 1 HP single phase motor.
This apears to be the same as my big one.
http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=10310
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I picked up a 1948 Buffalo drill press that came out of a machine shop, it weighs approximate 300 lbs. There was a huge 3 phase motor on it and it had a big steel plate bolted to the top to use as a table. Tossed out the 3 phase motor and table top. Stripped it competely down to clean and repaint. Took the head apart and replaced all the bearings, installed a new motor and it works like a charm, looks great too. They don't make stuff this heavy duty anymore. Do you think a HF drill press will still be usable 60+ years from now, I doubt it. They are barely usable when new.
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If your Buffalo is basicly the same press as my Canadian Blower and Forge you could buy a KB-IC 120 or 240 and use a cheap 90Vdc motor.
I have a drive like that here in reserve.
Just waiting on the day I find a used 3/4 Hp motor for it.
Here's a pair of them.
Very simple and reliable
DC drive controller overview for a treadmill motor variable speed lathe or mill conversion - YouTube
I have a drive like that here in reserve.
Just waiting on the day I find a used 3/4 Hp motor for it.
Here's a pair of them.
Very simple and reliable
DC drive controller overview for a treadmill motor variable speed lathe or mill conversion - YouTube