This Drill press was taken apart 30 years ago. Let's try to put it back together.

[@johngassmann9581]

This is the best pole polishing channel on KZbin.

[@aaronbuildsa]

I don't think that was Jeremy's first time, you know..

[@Tishers]

You took a machine that had been broken down in to a box of questionable parts, replaced a few things that likely were the reason for taking it apart in the first place and got it back to being an operational piece of equipment. That is a success.

[@keithviolette5870]

*Some assembly required... The smoke coming out of the second motor just as you were saying that you now had a working motor was hilarious timing!

[@JeremyMakesThings]

Tragedy+time=comedy. I couldn’t have timed it better if I tried.

[@TheAukel]

A perfect demonstration of the magic smoke theory of electrical engineering. A case study in finding the genie in the lamp.

[@keithviolette5870]

@@TheAukel it must have been the taunting of the genie in the lamp, brought it out.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Hopefully he can fix the 3-phase motor that is shorted.

[@RotarySMP]

I hope anchor lube appreciates the effort you put into painting the piece of scrap in their corporate colour :)

[@jeffreyhope4850]

Thank you for demonstrating why it takes literally 15 times longer than I think it will to do a fixer upper overhaul … ran out of acetylene while brazing, crossed threads on spindle handle & do-over, setup 3 phase power source but motor shorted, new motor all set (with new holes in mount plate) but starter coil smoking due to switch shorted, and my personal favorite: nut dropped in motor! You have validated the reality of resurrecting these beautiful old beasts. 👍👍 (I’m cleaning up a 1940s 17” Delta that was still being used, so easy in comparison but as always, still turning into a much bigger project than I thought it would be. Your video brings comfort and reassurance - again, thank you for sharing!)

[@Bob-xc2us]

Nice old drill press. I have a similar vintage 18 inch Canadian Blower and Forge drill press that I restored and use. They were a Canadian subsidiary of Buffalo Blower and Forge. It's nice to be able to be able to drill 1 inch holes in steel with no chatter. Unlike my previous Chinese drill press. My drill press weighs 435 pounds. The weight makes a big difference. It also has the cast iron front pulley cover that had a crack half way around. I drilled the end of the crack. Grooved the crack, preheated it, and mig stitch welded it. It worked well for my first time welding cast iron. Can't beat the old iron. Nice job getting yours back up and running. I have a VFD so a 3-phase motor may be in the future but for now belt changes will have to do. Regards Bob in Ottawa, Canada

[@TgWags69]

When de-soldering that old crusty solder, use some flux. Even wire brush it a little first. The oxide has a much much higher melting temperature and it keeps the solder from melting. You can use plumbing flux to gob on enough to help clean it off. Also pick up an old weller pistol grip style of soldering gun. They will heat red hot very fast and it will give you the necessary quick directed heat to melt the crusty stuff. In a pinch if you dont have extra flux, you can melt some new rosin core electronic solder onto the old joint. The rosin core will clean the old stuff and then everything will melt.

[@etheroar6312]

Replacing the tip on the Weller guns is easy. Use number 12 solid copper wire and make your own tips. I've been doing this since the late 60s.

[@darrylwagar4144]

And the linesman pliers just add to the heat sink 😂

[@1pcfred]

@@etheroar6312 The real Weller tips have a heavy spot in the bend. Which I like. I have a collection of Weller ray gun style soldering guns. 8200-Ns But they're not my go to tool for real heavy soldering. I have chassis irons that are hundreds of Watts. They just take forever to heat up.

[@crichtonbruce4329]

Way back when someone donated a "General" Mfg. drill press about the same size as this that had been burned up in a fire. The castings and most of the steel parts (shafts, gears, etc.) were fine, the bearings were burned up but were a common size and I actually had some in the shop. I also had a spare 1/2" chuck. The column was warped and useless but I found a pipe from a ceiling jack post just a bit bigger and I managed to "turn" it down by mounting it in my wood lathe that has an extension bed, then using files, a belt grinder, and sand paper, made into a usable column. The one part I had to order was a new quill return spring, but General Tools still existed then and sent me the part for a good price. The finished product is not a high precision machine, but is still in use 30 yrs later. My favorite "finish" for old cast iron without any paint is brushing on slightly thinned Boiled Linseed Oil, then flash curing it with a heat gun. It has proved very effective at preventing rust, and is very easy to touch up if needed.

[@MrTapanes]

LOL! Eventually one will be the right size. Great logic and attitude.

[@craighearn747]

I am alm Ways amazes at the bravery of assembling a box of parts. Look like the right guy stepped up.

[@IanKowalski-p2p]

Great save! Motivated and went out in the shop and cleaned and oil up my little benchtop drill press.

[@charleswelch249]

Love watching you repair and restore your machinery. You have a lot of information in your short videos.

[@paulhunt598]

I own 6 drill presses. I have given away 3 more industrial models to younger folk. I would be happy with more! I don't use them all at the same time, but I can dedicate size or work function more easily on any particular project. I have 2 machines in the woodshop and 4 machines in the machine shop. I am currently rich in lathes too. The woodshop has a Delta and a Powermatic. My daily user in the machine shop is a little Craftsman/Atlas. The 3 current project machines are vintage LeBlond and American Pacemaker, and a very recent Elloitt. All are near operation, but I outgrew my 3 phase capacity. I am currently building a larger rotary converter. The 1980's 15" Elliott will be an ideal size for my work. Newer features than my 1930's LeBlond may drive me to cull the LeBlond. Shop space isn't yet an issue, so it may remain a keeper. It is equipped with a larger chuck than the Elliott chucks and has an MT5 tailstock taper. Decisions, decisions... I enjoy my machine restoration projects as much as other shop work. I passed on 2 similar Delta drill presses to grandsons. They were newer than yours, mid 1950's. The large Enco went to Haiti for a young missionary. I was happy to see them go, but it was very painful at the same time! The Enco was a fun find. It was a 1970's model. A 1" table clearance hole was drilled, and the owner appeared to have never used it again. Virgin paint was still on the step pulley except slightly scuffed paint on the one speed that was used. ...purchased for $125. 17" machine. It was mid sized between my then only machines, Powermatic and DoAll. My missionary friend needed a machine, prompting the purchase. It was import, but still was an impressively well built machine. If there wasn't so much sentimentality tied up in my Powematic, the missionary would likely be running a Powermatic! I picked up a 1942 Craftsman a few years ago. War production forced them to discontinue the model. It was only manufactured for 6 months. It was a basket case from 30 years of wet basement neglect. The Pexto tilting vise was in the same condition. The $25 deal was easy to spend, thinking that it would make a starter machine for a grandson. Restoration was merely Scotch-Brite, and revealed virtually pristine condition under the rust. The drill press is surprisingly well made, though quirky, and is a shop favorite. It drove me to purchase 3 more vintage small drill presses. The small machines are extremely handy. Fast easy setup, and most work doesn't demand the larger machines. I am so sold on the little Craftsman that I purchased another 1970's vintage Craftsman. It is fitted with a 2 speed motor and 8 belt speeds. It is a light duty machine, but the slow spindle speeds are ideal for debur operations and some easy power tapping. The goofy skinny drive belt has torque limitations, but I have other options. I am generally dismissive of Craftsman, but my 3 vintage machines are daily users. I like your salvage job on your Delta drill press. I throw paint on my restorations when I feel that it is warranted, but I favor functionality over beauty. I am a better mechanic than a painter. When paint enhances functionality, my projects get paint.

[@Anders0nic]

I really enjoy watching you work your way through each setback. Plus, I really get more depth into process evaluation.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

As usual, well done Jeremy. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@JETHO321]

These are the projects that i love to watch.

[@bigredc222]

Good job, I love seeing old machines brought back to life. I have a Delta 14", Delta 15", Delta 17", Walker-Turner 20", and a 22" Prentice camel back.

[@sonofthunder.]

Nice job repairing the tri spoke,im working on a dp220 😊

[@nicksparks6147]

Machining, machinery repairs, euphemisms and knob jokes - perfect channel really ;-)

[@vandalsgarage]

My lathe (10x24 Cincinnati) was in boxes when I bought it from the estate of the man who passed.away mid-project. I was.told "its all there", but it was, unfortunately, missing critical parts for the leadscrew drive. Two years of Ebay searches, and some good luck connecting with a Practical Machinist forum member who was parting one out finally sourced the missing bits. I keep threatening to replace it with a bigger one, and almost bought a 17x33 Mori Seiki, but I just don't want the hassle, and considerable expense, of re-tooling.

[@ollysworkshop]

I've not heard the expression "Scotchbriting your pillar", but I'll try slipping it in to conversation, see what kind of response it elicits😂

[@ferrumignis]

"Abrading your pole" might work better.

[@Rustinox]

Or just let's say "primitive".

[@ollysworkshop]

@@Rustinox well said 🤣

[@gazehound]

17:15 absolutely gold moment

[@neffk]

Catching a part on its own reamer is a new one. A bit like being hoisted by one's own petard but less painful.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work sir. I have a soft spot for old machinery myself

[@moseshancock3336]

I love to have a old drill press . Great old machine.

[@garymucher4082]

Look at it this way, you reassembled a disassembled old drill press that luckily didn't get thrown in the trash over the years. And that means you saved that drill press and can now reap the rewards of such a heavy build machine. I say that is great any way you look at it... Thumbs Up!

[@Calligraphybooster]

Oh yes… I was in the middle of machining a new quill from cast iron, when I found out they had sold me a ‘wild’ piece with hard lumps in it… but you just inspired me to take it up again. Must also still think how to do it all on too small a lathe…

[@TradeWorks_Construction]

When you have a 3-phase motor with a “damaged” winding, try running 240 single phase to the 2 legs that didn’t have an issue and run a starter cap to the 3rd winding on a disconnect relay. Since the motor was showing signs of life originally it should be able to work running on 2 windings with the damaged 3rd just to get it going. If the 3rd was completely shorted this wouldn’t work but with just a slightly lower resistance it should be a viable option. Yes you only would be getting partial power out of the motor but 2/3 power is always greater than 0/3 i.e. no motor 😇

[@pjofurey6239]

What a beautifully cast machine, well worth the efforts as ever, around ten years ago I got an old English machine of around the same era, a KERRY super 8 , it needed work and as we do I become more impressed at how our ancestors built & designed as I fixed more of the issues that came with the machine . The Kerry has a cast aluminium top cover that hinges up like a car bonnet / hood , had to,paint the sharks head on it as the original,paint was the same colour and the cover was the right shape . Now I have three of these drills and use them most times when I’m in in the shed.

[@jeffanderson4979]

I love those old machine tools

[@tomcren59]

Good job!

[@yota4004]

I have a 1946 model that was also made for the cast iron cover.

[@colinc5407]

The Bob Newhart of the machine world grin

[@stecy802]

Drill presses of your vintage had a NICE 407-22 unground ball bearing to take the thrust. Later Rockwell substituted two fiber washers with a steel spacer in-between.

[@be007]

good job, wel done ! cheers ben

[@624Dudley]

The Arc of Shame is less expansive than most - good beginning! 👍

[@buffsheeri]

Yah dids good.👍

[@philliplopez8745]

Imagine what an investment that was to the original purchaser .

[@youwillneverguess]

Pretty cool!

[@davewallace8219]

Looks like a....walker turner!

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Good job

[@aresolhaug959]

Hærlig!!😊😊

[@guataco]

My respects

[@stecy802]

The threaded ring has a thickness of .25 and a bore of .813. There is a generous chamfer on the back side.

[@sunfishensunfishen2271]

SEND THAT MOTOR to Eric at hand tool rescue!!

[@kokodin5895]

if one winding is shorted it is and indicator that the motor was run on single phase with capacitor start , and it could probably still be run that way, only using the two good windings and leaving the broken alone, not sure how it would behave under load though, that trick worked for making lwanmower from old washin machine motors

[@anthonywilson4873]

TimeSerts would have done a great job for the tread replacement, they do double diameter ones as well for really damaged holes.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

12:32 Are you telling me there isn't a smaller knob with a ridge inside that larger knob?

[@jasonm4822]

I had the same thought. And hoped he had too when I saw him threading the knob onto the handle shaft in the lathe... unfortunately not.

[@assassinlexx1993]

Older sander with works great with those 3m sanding clothes.

[@kendingsor]

I like the part where you solved the puzzle

[@Rustinox]

Having two failing motors on one project. That would give me a morale dip.

[@StephenProcter-bt3su]

You can get the original motor rewound.

[@hughschwartz6438]

Very good work, never count your motors until you have really tested them. Save us from the smoke test

[@stuartstephens]

Beautiful old machine, they had a great aesthetic. Have you checked it for runout? It did look like it was running pretty smooth. Hopefully you'll eventually be able to get the original motor back to running condition.

[@DavidMoscoeUni]

Liquid paint on electrical tape is a wonder product that would have made the insulation repair on the wires a breeze, just a heads up. It's paint on vinyl paint basically

[@JeremyMakesThings]

I used some around the base where I couldn’t get the shrink wrap down all the way.

[@broncota2210]

SIimilar thing happened to my drill press. Thinking it was same tweeker. He was busy taking presses apart everywhere it seems

[@the_hate_inside1085]

A small vise would be a good investment. Holding the parts with your hands can be sub optimal if the drill catches, and starts to spin the part like a lawn mower blade...

[@1pcfred]

He had the part braced on the column. But that's not always an option. I'm a fan of drill press vises myself. But I don't recall if that table has hold down slots in it, or not. I don't remember seeing any.

[@TalRohan]

oh wow that part you started machining at about 9.30 I thought you suddenly made a huge movement and was expecting a crash into the chuck when I realised you speeded up the footage lol looks great.....I just got a chain hoist for lifting my swage block around ...very cool bit of kit..is yours electric? Thanks for sharing Jeremy...great video despite the euphamism lol

[@stecy802]

It appears that you didn't receive all the parts to the worm shaft assembly. There is also a bearing that the threaded ring retains (solves that mystery) and a spacer that fits between the bearing and the worm. All together the thrust that the worm produces is taken by the bearing. Will get you the bearing and spacer. You may have to modify the threaded ring you made.

[@darylhudson777]

You know somebody probably has a parts breakdown for this and I know there are sites online that have manuals and schematics I'm just wondering, but I haven't watched the full video yet.

[@treepop1550]

I workedin a shop that had that 17" drill press model which may have had some minor updates or changes but looked just like that. I've used several different drill presses over the years and the delta 17" is a fine machine and I'm still searching for one for my home shop but they are fairly scarce. Perhaps you have seen mike Farrington's rebuild of one on youtube? Thanks for your informative video !!

[@treepop1550]

The newer version of that model had a large one piece pulley cover that raised easily and conveniently with a parallel arm type of arrangement.

[@IrenESorius]

👍‍‍🌟👍‍‍

[@leafs4626]

About the motor, some run on 380 tri only and not 220 tri, that can cause some issue, i also had an issue once with a motor which was a dahlander, where the cabling is slightly different, and it's not necessarely written on it ^^ Just in case it was some easy fix like those two.

[@JeremyMakesThings]

This one was labeled 220v

[@normcameron2316]

At the end of the day, you got a solid sweet machine. Congratulations. Now all you gotta do is put a DRO on. HaHaHaha. Why ruin a good thing?

[@rapidfire-0680]

It's Kinda Odd, And Too Bad That, The Drill Press Table Doesn't Have, T-Slots To Be Able To Mount, Hold Downs Onto It 🤔 .

[@Paulman50]

👍😃

[@craighearn747]

Some strange rims on that CJ.

[@JeremyMakesThings]

Suzuki Samurai rims to fit over the Suzuki disc brakes.

[@PatrickPoet]

when you said euphemism could you have meant entendre?

[@Nderak]

what are the red pads you are using to remove the rust

[@JeremyMakesThings]

Scotchbrite pads

[@twotone3070]

@@JeremyMakesThings Made me laugh. I'm imagining that as google is now a verb, so may watchers of engineering channels believe scotchbrite is as well. Observation, not a criticism.

[@criggie]

Clearly it was built to drill left-handed holes with left-hand drills !

[@martinsmith251]

If only everyone got together and shared their collection of things that don’t fit…

[@LunchThyme]

Some conscientious person 30 years ago saved you the trouble of taking this drill press apart to clean it.

[@MrBradfordchild]

Great to see you leaving it original. Many Americans are obsessed with ‘shiny new’, and ruin a period machine. I can’t stand that American Restoration show. Once restored, it can never be original again.

[@davidhiggs5960]

With that white stencil number i would bet this was a US Government machine probably used in WW2

[@awldune]

Shame about the motor(s)

[@neffk]

No need to buy a kit for the inserts. That's for people who aren't machinists. You probably have all the drills and a 5/8-11 tap. 90245A075 $6.35

[@neffk]

No shill...

[@1pcfred]

I just bought a box of random taps and there were a bunch of Heli-coil brand ones in there. They're basically mislabeled fine thread taps. They all went into my tap storage drawer. Worthless tools that I'll never use. But I found a couple taps in that box that were useful sizes. I was hoping they were metric taps. Those I can use. I don't have a set of metric taps. I'm still looking.

[@gorak9000]

Why would someone completely take it apart like that and leave it for years... [looks over at completely disassembled CNC mill that's been in the garage for 5 years now]... oh, nevermind...

[@1pcfred]

Sometimes people die in the middle of projects. I know that's what happened to my grandfather. He was going through all of his railroad lanterns and he had a stroke. So I ended up with all these disassembled lanterns. There's still lantern parts floating around. But not as many as there used to be. He had two shelves in a shed full of them. I have a belt sander disassembled here. I need to order bearings for it. Unless I die before I get around to that.

[@RambozoClown]

Exploded diagram, that's cheating.