Drill Press

[Nat]

Anyone want one? This is a 20" excelsior and it is free to whomever picks it up. It appears to be in good condition, just needs a motor. I put an old 1/3 HP blower moter on it and it ran fine just didn't have enough power, I expect a 3/4HP would be plenty. This thing probably weighs 800-1000 lbs and has the origional chuck key. The table can be adjusted up or down and has a power feel if needed. I bought it from a man who retired , it had been in his shop for 30-40 years he thinks. I gave 50.00 for it and it is yours free, I need the floor space. Let me know if you are interested. I'll even help load it. Later, Nat

 

[Nat]

Here is a pic of the handle and how much travel there is, maybe 10-12"

 

[Willl]

That's cool, wish I was closer.

 

[TOMDUALLY]

Nat, sent you a pm couple days ago about the drill press. Come on and give me an excuse to check out your rake and other toys.
Tom

 

[ovrszd]

**** I wish I lived in North Carolina!!!! That thing is awesome and obviously has another 30 years of life left in it!!!! What a bargain. Hope it finds a home that will use it and respect it. That's very good of you to offer this Nat!!!

 

[Nat]

Well the drill press is now in the possesion of TOMDUALLY. Tom came by today and picked it up. We spent a few hours talking about different projects we were working on and had an enjoyable time. He brought a trailer he had made to haul it on, he did a great job building it, nice smooth welds, good fits and joints and a nice finish.
I hope the drill press works for him, I know I enjoyed the afternoon spent talking to him. Later, Nat

 

[ovrszd]

Well the drill press is now in the possesion of TOMDUALLY. Tom came by today and picked it up. We spent a few hours talking about different projects we were working on and had an enjoyable time. He brought a trailer he had made to haul it on, he did a great job building it, nice smooth welds, good fits and joints and a nice finish.
I hope the drill press works for him, I know I enjoyed the afternoon spent talking to him. Later, Nat

And obviously sounds like a guy who will fully appreciate the tool he has been given!!!

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Nat,
Real nice old drill press !!! They dont make them like that anymore !!!

Congrats to Tom ! That thing will last forever with any care at all

 

[oliver28472]

Dang it! Hey Tom can you drill some holes for me.

 

[TOMDUALLY]

First I would like to thank Nat for the drill press and coming out to get me off the side of the road after my alternator gave up and the battery died. He brought out a battery off his tractor so that I could get the rest of the way to his house then charged my battery while we loaded the drill press and visted.
He wouldn't take a dime for all his help, reminded me of the old times when neighbors helped neighbors just because it was the thing to do, Thanks Again Nat, Now the only problem is unloading it from the trailer, Idon't have access to a bobcat like Nat but the neighbor has a John Deere with a front end loader.
The drill press is in a whole lot better condition than I could have even imagined. I will try to post up dates as I progress, I will even try to add a few pictures.

 

[TOMDUALLY]

Well I got it home safely and wouldn't you know my neighbor with the John Deere went on vacation therfore I had to unload it by hand by myself.
Pic's (all are out of focus)
1) arriving home
2) pulling it back to slid 1" sch40 under it
3) pushed it toward the back of trailer

 

[TOMDUALLY]

Thankfully I made this trailer to tilt for my lawn mowers as it tilted down I just kept letting out a little more line off my come-along until it was almost off then I pulled the trailer from under it. Went fairly easy except the pucker part, this thing weighs about 800# 6ft high and the base alone measures 18" wide x 5ft long. Handling this by yourself gets scary thinking what could happen if something went wrong.
Pic's
1)tilting trailer
2)coming off the end
3) empty trailer
4) drill press is on the ground, under coverand standing upright.
PS-pics 1 & 2 got crossed up

 

[TOMDUALLY]

I managed to get it turned around and backed up against the wall, there it will set on a couple of 2x10's until I get a floor in my shop. Of coarse I'll put a motor on it and start using it. Just found out it was manufactured in the 1920's.