Restoration of Drill Press | Bench Drill

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Published 2023-04-24
A Beautiful drill press, made in the 70s, and in this video, I made metal parts to replace plastic, nickeling, and painting, to bring it back to perfect condition

All Comments (21)
  • @jenardbolt123
    This press has worked like a charm for my projects youtube.com/post/UgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp… . 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!!
  • @DonDrito
    Wow, that's high level stuff. That etching process looked like magic to me.
  • Another perfect restoration. Thank you for sharing it. Keep up the fantastic work.
  • @JamesDeese
    bringing machinery back from the dead is somehow magical.
  • @rus333.
    Отличная реставрация! Привет из Беларуси! 🇧🇾
  • You should be very proud of that. That is a very nice job. Keep up the good work.
  • Finally, someone who works smarter, not harder. Every other restoration of one of these they've all manhandled it from up top... great jon
  • A beautiful machine indeed. They don't do that anymore today. Good job .👍
  • Nice restoration…other could learn a lot on how you did this…the right way !
  • I'm always impressed with the process you used to make the dial finish.
  • Loved the choice of color you went with . It turned it into a machine , that anyone would fill the obligation to take care of . and keep it clean and in good working order 👍👍👍
  • @user-cz7wr7px7s
    Классная реставрация! Всё до мелочей . Вы большой молодец! 👍
  • In addition to a machine being functional, it should also be beautiful. This one is wonderful. Thank you.
  • @jcsrst
    Beautiful! Love the look of this machine and the color is perfect! Nicely done!
  • @pehhii
    Your best restoration yet!
  • Ha ha ! I was just saying that I loved the plastic parts when you began making new ones !