Carlton Radial Drill and Cincinnatti Bickford Super-Service Drill Press Review

[@planeflyer21]

Thanks, Keith! MSC Direct has fixed handles listed on their website. A bit pricey but save on a couple of hours work. That being said, making a handle for it would be a good video for everyone watching!

[@ritamoore3940]

These machines truly are things of beauty. You have done amazing work in restoring them. I really enjoyed watching the demonstration.

[@saschaoswald480]

Nice drill presses Keith, especially the Carlton. You may have tried this before, but water soluble cutting oil works great too. I use it all the time for drilling, just fill a plastic water bottle with it and poke a small hole in the lid. Instant, cheap, squeeze bottle for coolant as you're drilling. You can shoot the coolant exactly where you need it and make a small puddle of it in the bottom of the hole, works especially with the big drills. I do admit the oil you're using does cut better...anyway, thanks for the great videos, I've learned so much!

[@DracoOmnia]

That Carlton is a monster and completely awesome.

[@chriscraven9572]

I like the fact that on the Cincinnati Bickford one handle undoes the locking bolts and is used to raise and lower the head & table instead of having different sizes for each.

[@mitchs323]

Seeing the radial drill brought back memories of watching a couple of these in production at Rockwell's Transmission and Axle plant in Detroit just before it was closed in the early 70's. The guys that used them were a pleasure to watch as thet drilled and tapped various holes in axle housings.

[@newandoldtech5634]

At 6:50 A frequency converter can fix that quite easy. With the right options you can vary it very much with full Control of rpm.

[@katyfox2749]

You have 2 of the BEST drilling machines ever made !!! I first ran a Carlton in 1981 it was a 24 inch column with a 9ft. arm . The Carlton also has a depth stop ,which is set with the ring just behind the cow horns. GREAT video & Great machines.

[@petervance9886]

Two sweet machines you have saved.

[@JD-hh9io]

I drilled and tapped a gazillion holes on a Carlson just like that one. Lots of fun. Machines look nice, good job.

[@OGZeroLyfe]

there is a handle just like that one inside of a piece of steel in your shop @Keith Rucker you just have to cut it free.

[@welshpete12]

From someone who knows appsolutely nothing about this sort of work . I would just like to say you have done a remarkable job renovating it ! I do not know how long it took to do . But from seeing the original video. It must have taken a month of Sundays to do !

[@iiredeyeiiredeye1569]

A toolroom I worked in back in the early 90's had an Asquith 6ft Radial arm. It's still to this day one of the best machine tools I've ever used. It was fitted with a deadman micro switch next to the spindle....which was a real pain because the swarth would regularly trigger it and stop the machine dead. But looking back it was an absolutely essential feature. The thought of getting your overalls caught up in the drill is to horrific to contemplate.

[@keithrose6931]

Spent years on that Asquith radial in the 70s as a marker out /driller in the days when we had engineers in the uk . No dead man switch then or safely boots or ear defender's. Its why I suffer from tinnitus now .

[@billmoran3812]

I'm sure Adam likes how the Cincinnati Bickford turned out. That Carlton is an awesome machine. It's well suited to locomotive maintenance, which I know you do on occasion! Clearly you are the winner of the most awesome shop award.

[@CrimeVid]

That Carlton drill is a stupendous machine, that’s proper !!

[@classicrestoration]

Love that Carlton! I see a large drill grinder in your future.

[@MrTL117]

Nice job Keith! And to everyone who helped out! Will get a lot of good use out of both of those drills. We have an Archdale England hydraulic radial drill at work we use all the time for huge parts and sometimes small parts. I believe it is from the early 1950's.

[@juhanir8698]

Hi Keith! Thanks for sharing all your great progress in your shop! This clip showed that you will be able to do such heavy metal work in your future projects. Keep ongoing with the good work and let us see more of the real metal working vids. Not to forgett the woodshop parts as well. It is a great pleasure to follow your channel! All the best! 👍

[@pbrstreetgang2489]

Keith you are a Master Restorer! Thank you for the videos!

[@Abom79]

Both machines look great Keith!

[@johnl5177]

What does the hand wheel above the spindle on off lever do

[@chuckhaynes6458]

The "Shop" just gets better and better. We run water soluble oil on our Carlton and Buffalo drill presses. It really helps drill life. I hope you saved a little room in your grinding area for a Tool and Cutter grinder. lol... it just keeps going and going. Another fine video.

[@Looptydude]

I'm in the "Make your own" camp with the handle. Free hand metal turning for a steel handle or even wood turn a pattern for an aluminum casted one. Great work on the restorations, looking forward to more work with them.

[@wilhelm3458]

At the firm where I worked there was i a pit next to the radial dril and that extended the possibilities of also drilling into huge frames

[@timetodopatriotstuff2315]

Look's like you have the drilling aspect of the shop covered with two big American iron drill presses, just beautiful Keith I'm a little envious.

[@treemaker2]

The power feed on the Bickford is supposed to lock in like the Carlton. It's been 17 years+ since i worked on one but the feed assembly is pretty simple. If i remember correctly the handles push the center shaft in and two spring loaded balls drop into notches to hold it engaged. A ramp or cam push the shaft out when the preset depth is reached.

[@sthenzel]

I don´t know anything about this drill press, but I had the idea the feed mechanism might stay engaged only while under load. You could start drilling and leave the machine alone, once it pushes through it disengages the feed by itself. Would be quite useful in production, the operator could have his hands free to apply cutting oil or so.

[@RGSneaker]

Congratulations with the successful completetion of the restauration of these 2 old beauties. Thanks for sharing that.

[@FredMiller]

Beautiful restorations Keith. That handle looks simple enough to sculpt on a lathe or perhaps have cast up if you can't find an original. Great stuff and I like the colors. Fred

[@WatchWesWork]

Good call on the concrete anchors. You really need to lag that radial drill to the floor. Those things love to tip over.

[@solowtex]

Got that right.Saw one go over one morning thank god nobody got hurt.

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Good to see the two machines working again and as usual you do good work! Thanks for sharing.

[@johncarroll8662]

Finally! A lefthanded drill press.

[@bncrushr1]

Hi Keith, I love your videos. That Carlton Drill press is awesome . Why not make your own handle? I'd watch that video.

[@oldiron1223]

Handle for the Carlton? Looks like a chunk of mild steel and a freehand turning project. No hill for a climber.

[@Drottninggatan2017]

Or duplication, as he already has the other one. Stefan Gotteswinter duplicated a torx 8 hole. Then you would have two identical handles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nZnpp4lpukns0

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great video. I wish I had that much room. Both of these drill presses would fill half my shop!! Good to see them in use. Cheers

[@bcbloc02]

Machines are looking good. Need to get that power feed fixed on the Cincinnati sometime though.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Watch repair rigs.

[@robm9860]

You know a guy who could make a him a handle for that drill press....?

[@bcbloc02]

I know a guy that can make anything but time!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'm an artist. I draw flies really well!

[@mrgruisinge]

I am envious for sure. Wish to heck I had a high enough ceiling to get that Cincinnati Bickford in my shop. Might have to settle for an old Clausing. Excellent job on both and I know you will get the best out of both. Enjoy!

[@joecallaco6264]

VERY NICE KEITH, I REALLY ENJOYED IT !!!!!!

[@Rocky1234732]

Great job restoring the machines.

[@user990077]

Very nice. Well worth restoring.

[@pjt1965]

Two very nice restored machines 👌

[@NoName-ml5yk]

Awesome piece of equipment.

[@Retroweld]

I’ve never seen a Carlton drill in action. That is one awesome drill. Great job! 👍

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

I sure miss that type of drill press. I remember doing a stack drill job on 4 sheets of thick material around 4ft. X 6 ft. 1/2" A-36 plate. And multiple hole sizes and some w/countersinks, & some threaded . Jobs like those took a lot of time for set-up alone. The good layout person was vital on these job's.

[@chrisduggins3071]

Kieth, it occurs to me you may want to check the stop adjustment on the Cinncinatti Bickford on the opposite side of the cow horns. Loosen the wing nut and turn the knurled ring and see if it the cow horns will stay engaged. Really do enjoy your videos. God Bless.

[@MrShobar]

The auto feed mechanism on the Carlton is possibly to blame for the numerous drill holes in the platform. It allows the operator to walk away from the machine while in operation. The C-B does not have this shortcoming. Great job as usual, Keith.

[@plnmech]

Great job on the drills. Both machines have a very narrow foot print compared to their height with a high center of gravity, bolts and concrete anchors are cheap insurance against tipping over.

[@wdhewson]

Great restoration work. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Very impressive drilling machines. Thanks for the video.

[@N1RKW]

That is some serious machinery! Nice job on the restorations, and thanks for the demo. I agree with the folks that have recommended that you make a replacement handle and show us the process. If not, it looks like MSC has a replacement for less than $20.

[@radoslawjocz2976]

Hi. I worked on similar radial drill in the past.

[@ianbutler1983]

A couple of man machines! Thanks Keith.

[@ramaroodle]

Your restorations and presentation are exemplary. Subscribed.

[@millomweb]

Keith - drilling with that 1 9/16" drill according to chart speeds - I'm pretty sure the machine would recommend 'industrial' settings to get the job done - and that would obviously assume flood coolant ! At 11 thou per rev, that's ONLY 5·5 thou per cutting surface - a fairly light cut ! Maybe reduce feed when the lights go dim :))))))))

[@erlingweiseth2774]

You should have some position device on the Carlton. To get the drill in the exact position where You want it, and pick up the layout lines and punches. A 10X magnifying lens with light and crosshairs, for the jobs that require those tiny tolerances. I was thinking, Lipton style..;) Great restoring work, and a nice video showing the capacity of such dinosaurs. I would polish up that quill on the Cincinnati, though...;)

[@TgWags69]

this remind me of a to-do list I saw awhile back went something like: -Pick up dry cleaning -feed dog -make chain mail shirt -buy paperclips

[@tonyburndred9828]

Hi Keith the Cincinnati dril press feed should stay engaged by itself, brilliant machine I have drilled many a thousands of holes with one a lot of 2” holes never once let me down.

[@tbernardi001]

Like the shop placement of the Carlton. You could back a truck up and swing the arm out over and start drilling You might need to put some jack stands under the truck to keep the suspension from flexing, but you wouldn't have to unload big and heavy pieces. Also, I'm guessing the cowhorns on the Cincinnati stay engaged when running and disengage when off to avoid a mishap.

[@houseofbrokendobbsthings5537]

Both are gorgeous. Well done. _Dan_

[@siggyincr7447]

Nice drills, but you might want to switch to a water based coolant in a squirt bottle for better cooling. Even with the light feed you were getting blue areas on your chips. If you chips are reaching that color your cutting edge isn't going to last long with HSS bits.

[@nevetslleksah]

Nice machines, nice restorations. If you can’t find a commercial handle, why not make one using one of your lathes? If you don’t have a ball & radius turning tool it will require some file work, but good project and that’s why you have a shop. Darn, maybe making a ball & radius turner is another project to add to the project list. Thanks for making the video.

[@shawnstrode3825]

If you can't find the handle, there is this guy down in Georgia that knows how to make it. He is real busy so it might take a while. He is excellent at old machine repair and restoration. The quality of his work is outstanding. Just reply if you want his email address.

[@rolliekelly6783]

Those "one flute" drills don't do the best of jobs, I have several too. Glad you can get back to the lathe projects. You're making head way, Rollie

[@Zerostar369]

Man, that Carlton is freakin sweet!

[@odc43054]

Wow. They both look great. Great to have them saved from the scrap heap and carefully restored. Many more decades of use for each, I'm sure

[@paulallen432]

I think the drum switch on the spindle handle is wired backwards most radial drills I have used you pull for forward push for reverse.

[@VintageMachinery]

I wired it so that that when I pull the handle towards me, the drill rotates in that same direction and when I push it away from me, the same.

[@Shermingtan]

Those machines are beautiful! Great job restoring these beasts! A simple coolant system (maybe even only gravity fed) on the Carlton might be a good idea tho, at least then you have 2 hands free is something goes haywire.

[@userunavailable3095]

They look fantastic! Good job, my friend. It seems to me that the handle would be a quick project with the machines you have.

[@sid1977]

Great job as always.

[@markthecraneman8465]

I see it is cold there still... you have long trousers and the heater lol. Another cool video..keep them coming..thank you.

[@davidcampbell4743]

Hey Keith, great video on a very cool tool. It seems to me the consensus after reading a bunch of the comments , is for you to build your own handle and would be amother great video. Pleaes keep the great videos coming thank you

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@cennsa140driver]

Dang, I didn't even know I "needed" a radial drill! Now I do. lol

[@CrimFerret]

That Carlton Radial Drill Press is really neat. I guess the major downside is the space needed to allow for the swing, but that's definitely the one I'd pick if I had to pick only one.

[@donaldcallahan450]

Nice work Keith u should make one for it

[@michaelm2716]

Hi Keith if you had time you could show us how to copy a handle and make it on your restored lathes, just a thought

[@rickeycallen]

Great video as usual, keepem coming I always learn so much! As for the handle Why not use a tracer and turn a handle or if you dont have or want to build a tracer attachment just turn one anyway, I know you're more than capable

[@mds19238]

My heart belongs to the metal working industry...maybe a good old fashioned machine shop in my next life.

[@LunkerFishing]

Keith, great video. I am not ever going to be a user of this kind of machine but it sure is interesting to see how they work. Sometimes you use cutting oil and other times not. Can you explain some time when and why you use it, the kind of cutting oil you use and why and what all other kinds are used for? Thanks, Gerry

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

Hi Keith, very beautiful job you did on the restoration on these machines! I would love to have an early drill press to restore. Beautiful machines. That Carlton machine is a beast and it is amazingly useful with all the adjustments it has. To put that large bit though like that without any hint of slowing down it must have a STOUT gearbox and motor on it. What sort of HP does it have? Also the motor on the Cincinnatti Bickford machine looks to be very large in size! Two great machines. Thanks for taking care of these machines and sharing your work with us!

[@VintageMachinery]

I think that both of the machines are rated at 3HP

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

Excellent. An Honest to Goodness 3 HP induction motor with that level of gear reduction will drill darn near anything! I see your sponsor American Rotary converters on the video. I take it these are 3-phase motors and you have your converter located in another part of the building where we can't hear it?

[@runout57]

Great video Keith, like you I think that the Bickford auto feed needs repaired it doesn't make sense that you would have to hold it engaged. Had the same problem on my Bridgeport until I fixed it. Again thanks for all the great videos. As far as the handle goes seems to me that about an hour of labor and one of your nice lathes should take care of that. I to have had to make a many of those handles but you get a little practice at free hand work which I'm sure your familiar with. Good subject for another video. Thanks again for the videos.

[@ROBRENZ]

Very nice Keith! ATB, Robin

[@air54plane]

nice. more than two drill presses!!!

[@johncrea9395]

Keith Did you check the runout on the spindles of those drill presses? I assume you did, but did not hear any mention, so I just had to ask John

[@rtkville]

Always glade to see your machines coming along and looking so nice. So it looks like there might be some heavy duty metal fabricating in the future for you.... ??? Looking good!

[@Landrew0]

Really enjoyed this.

[@ypop417]

You could cast the handle out of brass, turn it in a lathe then have it chrome plated. It would look like new! LOL Good work on those drill presses Keith.

[@robertspriggs1886]

Try Carr Lane P/N CL-550-SH-S

[@jongmassey]

Might be a silly question but can you not pin a rotating handle to make it a static one?

[@charlescompton4495]

Shucks Keith, I'll bet you could make one. Do you have an attachment for any of the lathes that allow for pattern following (don't know what else to call it)? You could make a handle if you did; what a great video! Those are really neat machines you showed us; I just wonder what type anchors you'll use on the Carlton? That's more up my ally. Thanks, Greg

[@osmandymejias1585]

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos eres un gran hombre. Gracias

[@stretchromer5393]

Hey Keith, Nice job on both presses! Why don't you just make the missing knob handle? That would make an interesting video project. Keep up all the cleaning and painting. Thanks, Stretch

[@63256325N]

Nice tour. Thanks. Just a suggestion, building a handle would make for a good video.

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

Nice demo!

[@Patriot1776]

Keith, if nobody can come up with one of those solid handles for the Carlton, Mr. Fenner in Cape Cod likely can turn you a handle to the profile needed using his lathe's tracer setup. That Carlton drill press is slick! I can already imagine some of the things you can now do with it. Granted, its not quite as good as having a full-size horizontal boring mill, but for what you're probably going to be doing, its more than enough! ^^ The Bickford ain't half-bad either! I've been wondering for a time just how big a drill press would have to be take those massive drill bits we've seen you, Mr. Booth, and Mr. Fenner load up in the lathe tailstock for hogging out huge holes, and I'm not surprised the drill presses designed for them are equally as huge and heavy duty! ^^

[@charliebryson1285]

Keith look forward to your video's. I notice how much smoke is created by your drilling, a friend of mine uses bacon grease that his wife saves for him, it works great plus it almost makes you hungry when you have a lot of drilling to do.

[@ericinoregon5726]

Really enjoyed your video, cool drill presses. Question, is it possible to sharpen those large drill bits? If so could you do a video on that? Take care.

[@davidtemke9394]

Hay you didn't show the auto release on the feed on the Carlton , made a many hole with one somewhat like that one , parts for Milliacron

[@ponkkaa]

Very nicely done sir. Beautiful restoration on both machines. I bet Adam Booth is having second thoughts about his regular drill press.....😉

[@Sizukun1]

12:10 the Carlton radial smoke machine!

[@piccilos]

Could you set up a boring bar in it? Please consider how close the Radial Arm Drill press is to the wood column. It could probably crash straight through it if given the opportunity.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Very satisfying.