Inside a Drill Press

Restoring and upgrading the drill press from my grandpa was a fun project exactly to my liking. The variable speed is incredibly useful, and I can finally run all tools at the right rpm.
The VFD is a Sourcetronic ST 500 400v 1,5kW for the 1kW motor. It's not sponsored, and I paid about 260€ for it. You can get much cheaper ones, but I had a bad experience with one of them and decided that investing a bit more into a quality one made in Germany is a good idea. I have no regrets.
Same with bearings and belt, which I got for 60€ total. I used cheap bearings for different projects, and they broke way too early. This nice drill press deserves nice hardware, so I went with SKF bearings.
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How To Properly Restore a Drill Press

[@MariusHornberger]

Thanks grandpa for this awesome tool!!! I miss you

[@williammorris1763]

You had me at middle finger. 🙂

[@hermannausowl]

Hallo Marius, eine Frage, die mir seit Jahren durch den Kopf geht, bist du mit Eugen Hornberger verwandt?

[@MRrwmac]

Marius, I’m sure your Grandfather is glad to see you upgrading his drill press and especially that you are going to be using it. I’d put a little sign on it, "Grandpa’s Drill Press”.

[@lukeamato2348]

That tachometer is a nice touch

[@BrockGrimes]

Light and auto oiler?

[@iolithblue]

I think you have honoured grandpa with that restoration and upgrade. Nice work

[@TheJuicyBurger]

"I don't really know how to do that so I'll just do it" - inspirational advice. Thanks

[@madpedalboards]

OMG, loved the speedometer! So old school and new school at the same time. Great work as always.

[@claeswikberg8958]

"in conclution..." LOL damn i laughed soo hard. I ditched my middle idler wheel in the belt "gearbox" and got rid of alot of vibrations that way, just by using a longer belt.

[@martinbruckner2109]

That crossed my mind too since he replaced the belts anyway

[@nerknerk8834]

Your grandfather would be proud of you, I love the idea of disassembling the old bearing to press in the new one. I never thought of that. Great video!

[@Lucas_sGarage]

I'm sorry for your loss, a grandpa is definitely a special person for men, it's like a second father, I'm sure that he is proud, God bless you and your family, take care:)

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Oh, man, that self-assembling vice at the end. Wish I had the money for one of those...

[@Sugar3Glider]

Making it flush like that is so nice

[@swampy1584]

Nice job Marius Grandpa would be pleased

[@ronthomas3029]

You are amazing! I learn so much from you're ability to make or repair just about anything. Thank you for sharing!

[@logman6614]

out of my 130 subscriptions you are the most entertaining by far keep up the good work. 👍

[@antonoat]

What a great job you’ve done, I’m sure your Grandpa would be very proud and pleased.😀 Years ago engineering was seemingly better in many ways than today 👏👍😀

[@RuiVascoMonteiro]

Tools built for quality and to last, vs. tools built for a budget and planned obsolescence

[@antonoat]

@@RuiVascoMonteiro Totally agree with you and isn’t it a shame! 👍😀

[@jrobie8375]

watched this for only a minute and a half and already laughing! great vid

[@David-xl9cp]

Very funny on the old drill, but sorry to hear about your grandfather

[@Rsama60]

In 50 years from now there will be a KZbinr (or whatever platform there will be in future): „Let me show you this precious, accurate drill press I got frome my grandfather Marius“ Frohe Weihnachten.

[@teej008]

I’m sure your grandfather would be proud. Nice work

[@acanadianwoodworker]

This video is incredibly dense with stuff I have no idea how to do - truly watching a futuristic magician at work!

[@efektmurowany]

It really was a pleasure to watch this 👍👍😃

[@DIYBuilds]

Awesome work. Those bonus switches have me excited to see what's next.

[@DonDeTango]

Also ich gebe zu, ich beneide Dich um diese tolle Bohrmaschine! Wieder zeigst Du das, was Du anpackst, dann gleich in Perfektion! Die analoge Drehzahlanzeige, nochdazu so schön beleuchtet, das ganze ist ein absoluter Traum!!! Wirklich Top geworden!!!👍👍👍🤩😍

[@atonyekha9106]

Your channel is amazing, you deserve millions, millions subscribers

[@andreaslindner8477]

Very nice video. I have to get such an old drill press, they used to know how to make these things. And congrats to the animation of the self assembling vice.

[@bradnichol6024]

I would usually make fun of someone for a spelling error in a video title, but you do such a good job of making these videos to show us so many very cool modifications/upgrades of tools and machinery, that I will instead kindly suggest an edit to spell the word RESTORATION* Also, Rest In Peace, Grandpa.

[@cschuh4695]

Awesome rebuild... I especially like the way you sunk the base into the cabinet... I just bought a new drill press, and I may attempt that "sinking procedure"...

[@hyundaiverna]

Man that is a very sturdy, very well designed drill press! It deserves all the love and attention, even more because it came from your grandpa. Make him proud and use that tool to make awesome projects.

[@vizionthing]

Did anyone else see Aardman Studios turn up for that vise assembly? Outstanding video - the knolling thumbnail should be on the merch store... Grandpa is no doubt very proud.

[@tjkoker]

I just found your channel and thoroughly enjoy all your content. This one is a great one to watch. Your grandfather would be so proud. His legacy will live on through you. Well done!

[@JustineArchibald-yj5jt]

Led me to think

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

And you know that when that drill was made, it was of way better quality than those today. Much respect for you doing all this work to revive Grandpa's drill press and improve upon it. I, too, had been give a hand electric drill from my late paternal grandfather, a Craftsman as was the drill. All metal frame from the late '50s. User is for many years despite the weight of it, but had to retire it due to electrical hazards that cropped up. I wish I had kept it as I have learned so much about reviving old quality tools and would have LOVED to have been able to do so for Grandpa's drill.

[@MariusHornberger]

You can buy similar and better quality today too. It's just more expensive. This drill new today would also be in the range of 1000-2000€. Today's market also offers more of the cheaper stuff that isn't good

[@misterikkit]

What a delightful restoration. I hope using this tool brings up fond memories of your grandfather

[@mayflowerlash11]

I LOVE THIS. I have been given a "free" drill press and I think it needs maintenance, probably disassembly, repair, reassembly is more appropriate. This vid will help enormously. Thanks.

[@viliusm.8232]

You are amazing, Marius! I come to watch these videos, not to make stuff like you do, but because they are so entertaining and fun to watch. Your brilliant sence of humour and that is also a sign of great intellect :)

[@watahyahknow]

to install bearings without hammering on them , get an electric hotplate and heat the bearings on it , basicly , a bit of spit on youre finger touching the bearing should sizzle on it a little then its hot enough , grab the bearing with a welding glove and the bearing just drops over the axle to fit the same bearings in the quill housing put the quill housing on the hotplate and wait a while then drop axle with bearing in worked at a company that build and repaired electric motors and that was the way we did it

[@Monfred2008]

Schön, dass die alte Maschine bei dir ein neues nützliches Leben hat !

[@jandoerlidoe3412]

I have a similar drill press, mine is not a Krenn but a clone, made in Taiwan and its name is Criko. bought it new in 1990, it still run very good, after all those years..

[@veronica5896]

Awesome, as always! Your Grandpa must have been so proud if you, and probably still am!

[@amazingwood]

Endgeil, wie sich am Ende der Schraubstock "selber" zusammenbaut!!! Viel Arbeit für das Stückchen Film, aber super gemacht!! Insgesamt tolle Restauration. Und dem Opa ein Andenken gesetzt. Lob und Anerkennung!!

[@selianboy8508]

Großvater would be very proud of you in all you do... I am not entirely sure what you actually did but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you do it! 😂😂😂😂

[@fanlou1698]

That a great job to restor like you did your heritage !!

[@TheStefanskoglund1]

Going rate for Arboga floor standing drill presses in Sweden is somewhere 500 euro - 2000 euro (they have a gear box for speed selection so all the speeds is fairly easy to select.)

[@artdiab3078]

I'm so sorry for your lost, may his soul rest in peace and I wish you and your family a long life.

[@Mariushornberger257]

Hello!! Send a direct message ⬆️👆⬆️. You have a giveaway🎁🎁🎁. Congratulations

[@davidmontgomery1016]

I think your grandfather would be pleased with the restoration and impressed with the upgrades. I know I'm impressed with the upgrades. Nice work.

[@hansangb]

What a great tribute to your grandfather.

[@MrSkeeter18]

Your grandpa would be happy. Nice job.

[@dingsda5660]

Sehr geil umgesetzt! Ich guck deine Video's sehr gerne! Schöner Humor, unaufgeregt... Kreativ..... keine Effektheischerei..... Mach genau so weiter, und genieß die "neue alte" Maschine.... habe selbst einige Maschinen geerbt, und Sie zu benutzen hilft mir, diese Person immer wieder in guter Erinnerung zu haben...... Frohe und ruhige Weihnachten Dir!

[@ericbuehler7858]

Awesome refurbishment video! Another instance of "They don't build them like they used to". And you've gained a really nice family heirloom.

[@paultay23]

Superb, you really are a talented bugger. 👏👏👏

[@makerbaer8812]

Moin Marius. Ich habe eine Bernado Standbohrmaschine die einige Upgrades vertragen könnte. Danke für dieses und das nächste Video zu dem Thema 👍🏻👍🏻

[@garycaruso4883]

Great project! whenever pressing bearings use some grease on the shaft, helps prevent galling and makes it easier.

[@zokraft]

heating the bearings with a heat gun for a few seconds can make them slide really easy

[@Pomaufour]

Show this to AvE on KZbin. Sure you'd get the thumbs up for such a SKOOKUM machine. Nice, enough to last another 50years

[@terrymoorecnc2500]

I have the Harbor Freight version of your drill press that my Father gave to me back in the 70's. Made in Taiwan. Still runs quite well and looks new. Good job.

[@frrapp2366]

Nice old drill press , the lock ring is similar to wheel nut and axle lock rings , socket work good to drive bearings and seals on things for those without a lathe-- over 60 years old now and Still have MY Lego's

[@osmbsmy.706]

I'm always impressed with old motors. They were overengineered and really just last forever. Great editing!. We love your content, love your projects, but REALLY love the presentation. A week of filming cut down to 16 minutes, but such a good watch!

[@stoneholme6743]

I echo the comments below regarding your grandfather... When rebuilding industrial pumps years ago we used to warm our bearings in mild oven. They would then just drop over the shaft and lock on when they cooled. Don't know if that process would have an adverse effect on sealed bearings. With your skills and experience you should consider establishing yourself as a design consultant to companies building industrial machinery. Your insights, attention to detail, creative problem solving and passion for simple yet extremely accurate operation are sorely needed. Good job.....

[@normanboyes4983]

Excellent.👍 Your grandpa would be very pleased.

[@Dennis_is_Outside]

The parts of your drill press look exactly like my late dad's Craftsman 15' drill press. Which I need to restore. So your video helps with removing parts.

[@peepers4763]

Always an enjoyable view.

[@jzrgrmm]

That stop-motion in the end caught me off guard. Very nice.

[@mbartslife]

Grandpa will be happy for you!)))

[@ifell3]

Great video, your granddad will be proud of this 👍

[@beautifulsmall]

Great to see you measure the full extension runout, proffesional. Nice work.

[@erikhemmingsson1188]

You are very clever and funny, great video!

[@oferel79]

Great upgrade!!! I just had the chance to restore one very similar to your, that i got for free from a neighbor. It was standing out at the yard for years so it was rusted and full of crap. Had so much fun restoring it!!

[@kubilayylmaz1716]

Wish Grandpa see what you have done,he will praud of you.

[@schechnera]

Excellent as always!

[@sinisatrlin840]

I have exacly same drill press that i have obtained at the scrapyard, only it was sigle phase and table was broken. Sometimes i repair mehatronics on scrapyard machines and i am allowed to take everything i want. I have replaced all the bearings, machined middle pulley to accept two bearings instead of one, installed 1,1kw 3 phase motor, Installed 1,6m high column out of stainless so now is free standing instead of table standing. I have filled column with scrap metal and concrete, installed 60kg 30mm thick steele plate under the stand. Installed used Yaskawa inverter and Eaton (Moeller) buttons and pot. I have made new table and table arm out of thick steele, table and arm was cold blued. I have purchased only bearings, belts and Eaton buttons, everything else is from scrap, for example, stainless column is from brewery, i have only made new bottom flange and polished it in lathe. One other thing, Yaskawa is programed with DC breaking function so quill stops in 1/3 of second when you press stop. There are more of us who want to pimp our tools🙂

[@jonasfelleki8374]

Wow, what a beautiful job!

[@puristgreen]

absolutely superb. thanks for the content

[@mattgrimmett6067]

This was an awesome video. Thanks

[@PacoOtis]

Bravo! Your Grandpa would be very proud of your dedication and accomplishment! Best of luck!

[@donwhisted3571]

Always amazed at everything you can do!

[@julianlech8505]

You did a fantastic job restoring and improving that drill press. You could not buy such a well built machine today.

[@Vyker]

Brilliant video. Do more!!

[@bclare2544]

Nice work Marius.

[@williamjacobs236]

Another great video Marius .

[@StevenCookFX]

OMG this was one of the best drill press restorations I have ever seen. We have an old drill press we found and it needs some attention. I would love to do the same thing you did. :D

[@themagiccoasterlover]

Love these electrical modification videos! Keep them coming!

[@carlhitchon1009]

Excellent work and quite entertaining. Thanks!

[@johnniewalker39]

Great! Merry Christmas, Marius!

[@ConwayT91]

Marius, thank you for all the videos this year. Happy holidays to you and your family, take care!

[@gilesfone]

Great quality video Marius. Happy New Year 👍

[@billybike57]

Wow, what a great idea, nice upgrades

[@rondo122]

fantastic work Marius, well done!

[@quantum2406]

Hi Marius, very nice video and build again. I’ve had one remark for the use of a vfd because it’s a machine with sentimental value. With a vfd on lower speeds the motor fan will cool the motor less, so this could give overheating problems of the motor. Normally the motor runs on high speed with the fan with it. And the pulleys make the speed variation. Probably it won’t be a problem, but keep it in mind. Kind regards!

[@ubidefeo]

Interesting information. I have never used one of these tools, so I was wondering if using a VFD entirely removes the need to adjust pulleys and belts, assuming the cooling is not an issue :)

[@olieboer]

​@@ubidefeo using the pulleys to lower the rpm also increases torque, both if which you need for drilling big diameters. A vfd doesnt do that, but keeping it at some medium speed pulley (with medium torque) will allow for a good range of speeds with enough torque for most drilling operations, using the vfd

[@ubidefeo]

@@olieboer thanks, mate In the end the good old pulley arrangement does what it's been doing for ages :)

[@tedd1091]

Well done Marius!

[@louisfkoorts5590]

I was so impressed to see from time to time, how the family supported You. (Dad, is my favorite. But love and greetings to them all 😀) Well, it's heartwarming to see this "Family" drill-press in such capable hands. Thank you, Marius. 👏🏻

[@LytaVorlon]

Absolutely incredible!

[@Karaon]

Great video!

[@ukulelefatman]

Merry Christmas To you and yours !!🎄🔧🔨🗜🔩🎄

[@tfildaed]

You sir, are amazing! Fantastic restoration! I love the improvements!! Great job!

[@james-sargent]

Alaways a great video Marius, have a good Christmas!

[@Ammon6]

Amazing job, not that i had any doubts.👏👏👏

[@andyprice5882]

WOW! I'm impressed. 👍👍

[@andredionne7769]

belle vidéo joyeuses fête du québec a toi et a ta famille

[@wasrados]

excellent job!!

[@UnholiestJedi]

You are an inspiration, sir!

[@2madrobot]

very nice restoration of drill press, and cool vise stop motion!

[@a-aron2276]

Love the stop motion. Also very nice drill.

[@airmech6271]

I like the Sicherheitsbirkenstocks 😂😂😂😂

[@dannmarks]

You are so sharp. Very cool.