Unique Restoration of 1950s Drill Press,

I found this Drill Press at my Local Reclamation yard in Lincolnshire, It was in a poor state and badly seized up. I have spent more than 30 hours on this project stripping it down, degreasing, polishing and painting to give this finished piece. It is a great piece of British Enginneering which has been given a new lease of life. I hope you enjoyed the video and if you want to see my next project please like ,share and subscribe.
If you enjoyed this video you may like some of my others, i have left the links below.
If you like this restoration video you may be interested in my other
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The Unique Restoration


Tools I use on my Channel
DeWalt 18V XR Combi Drill with Batteries amzn.to/2Ww5KDs
Dewalt HSS Metal Drill Bit Sets, 10 Pieces amzn.to/2JLpAcj
DeWalt 18V XR Body Only Impact Driver amzn.to/2HJL2g2
DEWALT li-ion Battery 5Ah, 18 V, Black/Yellow amzn.to/2JLUt02
CLARKE METALWORK BENCH GRINDER amzn.to/2TFURgc
CLARKE METALWORK POLISHING KIT amzn.to/2HOwM5A
Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench amzn.to/2HKftT7
Rothenberger Water Pump Pliers amzn.to/2JLEcbF
Rothenberger Superfire 2-Turbo Brazing Torch amzn.to/2WsFmdB
Stanley - STANLEY Screwdriver Set 34 pcs amzn.to/2Ow0Kf8
Connect Wire Wool amzn.to/2HMtf7V
Draper Wire Scratch Brush amzn.to/2CFBsqo
Coral Zero-Loss Paint Brushes 5 piece pack set amzn.to/2FJTDNp
Rolson 16pc File Set With Pouch amzn.to/2YxAbux
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32 GB SIM-Free Smartphone amzn.to/2HLyyEz
Mpow Selfie Stick Tripod, phone holder amzn.to/2HM1MTT
Bosch Professional Corded 240 V Angle Grinder amzn.to/2WpzuS8
(PACK OF 10) Parweld 115mm Grinding discs 4.5" amzn.to/2YxBt8R
Hammerite 750ml Rust Remover Gel amzn.to/2Uj9YRe

This is a hobby for me which I enjoy doing in my spare time. I am not a professional restorer, Painter or fabricator and I know some of my techniques may not be upto the standards of some professionals on here. Having said that if you think you know a better way to complete these works I would be happy to listen,
I will learn from each project to bring you not only a nicer finished piece but also a cleaner piece of editing.
Please leave your comments below and ill do my best to reply to them.
Kind Regards Unique Restorations

Disclaimer, I have used various tools and materials in my videos which i have left links to the above. Some of the items may differ slightly to my own tools
as mine are a few years old now. These links will take you direct to the Amazon website and the listing you selected. If you make a purchase Amazon will pay me a
very small percentage which will be invested to buy new equipment and new projects.

[@reivax9120]

One of the best restorations I have ever seen , with it's own original parts, excellent job, congrats.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Reivax. Thanks for your comment. If you take a look at my oil lamp project you can see it working. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@georgebrown8312]

Fantastic job you did restoring the 1950s drill press. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work.

[@LUIS63LOPEZ]

EXCELLENT WORK AND CAREFUL.TODAY YOU HAVE THIS DRILL PRESS.

[@stephenkent8903]

A Beautiful Restoration of a Old Girl!

[@carlmcgee1623]

Superb restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Carl. Regards Brian

[@nickmastro9287]

Beautiful restoration! You have a fine piece of equipment there that will last you a generation. I’m glad I found your channel.

[@thymekiller]

Nice drill. super jealous of the hammerite paint you have.

[@eternalrecycling8069]

That's a lot of hard work.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

So enjoying binge watching your restoration videos. This was such a satisfying restoration and you get to have a fabulous tool to use as a result. Well done 👏👏👍😀

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Andrew, I still use this drill occasionally although it does ache your arm after a while. Thanks for watching.

[@allisch1]

Amazing job! Wish mine was as complete, but I’m still going to try to get it working!!

[@EvoKeremidarov]

great restoration... what i really liked is the basic set of tools you used for this job... you don't need an engineering shop with lathes and milling machines to do a perfect restoration.. thank you

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Evo K. It is a struggle some times not having the right tools but it does show what can be achieved without them. Regards Brian

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Te felicito por la restauración del taladro de mesa, 🇵🇪

[@jamaltotah7858]

Looks great ! Glad to know I can try and do restoration without all the expensive tools.

[@johnblanton9969]

Looks really good...You sure got better results with that Hammerite paint than I can...I hate that stuff.

[@cathybenson5119]

Good paint choice, mate. And the colour too. Lol. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 good job on the restoration too.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Cathy, regards Brian

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Really nice job.Thanks for sharing.👍🏼

[@gary.solexa]

Very handsome job! Must get started on mine...

[@Dan-tv1sm]

Excellent restoration of a vintage piece of machinery. Thanks for the inspiration to continue with my own projects.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Harry. Good luck with your projects. Regards Unique Restorations

[@yeagerxp]

Very good restoration 👍👍👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks for watching Yeagerxp. My next one should be out middle of next week. Regards Unique Restorations

[@thymekiller]

nice!

[@MarceloFreitas70]

Great job, Sir. It's a joy to see old machines back to life. You have very talented hands. Thank you for sharing and greetings from Brazil.

[@timsmith1589]

Very cool bro

[@UniqueRestorations]

Cheers Tim. Next ones coming soon. Regards Brian

[@paulorth2251]

Nice work and looks very functional.

[@markschwegler1100]

Really nice! I don't believe I have ever seen a lowering mechanism before... amazing old technology!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Mark, it is really cool to see it work. I have used it a couple of times on my other projects. Regards Brian

[@philipbrailey]

Nice work. Thanks for posting.

[@tinkmarshino]

Very very sweet... totally enjoyable!

[@mickboakes7023]

You’ve become addicted watching. Really great restorations. Look forward to the next one

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Mick my next one is nearly ready. Regards Brian

[@jodando4089]

Absolutely gorgeous, great choice in colour. Well worth all the time spent on it.

[@SarahsCookeryTips]

What a great restoration, can imagine all the hours hard work. Great job 👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Sarah thanks for your comment. Regards Unique Restorations

[@luisluis-ui7hv]

amazing

[@stevenhoman2253]

This is great. Starting off with odd and unusual objects, you get to give fresh life to history.😱👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Steven. It is great bringing these items back to life. I really enjoy it. I'm trying to find as many items as possible that people will remember using years ago Regards Unique Restorations

[@marcobisceglie741]

I found a similar tool here in my village in the South Italy, were I live. Now I have a guide for restore this beautiful and useable drill press!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful job!!!!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Marco. I appreciate the feed back. It's an amazing piece of engineering. Be careful with those ball bearings f you take it apart. I nearly lost mine. If you watch my oil lamp project you can see this drill in action. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@susankelly7778]

Absolutely brilliant restoration of this bench drill press, Hammerite and grease are THEE way to go I feel!! A small question though if I may? @3.45, ish, it showed you buffing up the main stem/pole of the unit with the foot attached, could you not detach the foot for some reason? On most videos I have seen on restorations of bench and floor stood drill presses, the foot is almost always removed for a restoration. Just wondered that's all, superb restoration all the same! I've binge watched ALL of your video's now and am all caught up.....MORE PLEASE!!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Susan, The Drill was one of my first restorations and carried out using very minimal tools. I needed a large vice to assist with removal but I never had one at the time so I had to make do. Thanks for taking the time to watch the videos. Regards Brian

[@midei]

I don’t even know what it is, but the restoration looks amazing. Congratulations!

[@firebladex8586]

Its good for another 100 years now.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks fireblade x, I like the way it turned out. Regards Brian

[@alexpomone]

Excellent renovation! Nice job👍👍

[@cathybenson5119]

Well done, mate. 👍👍👍🇦🇺 I especially love the colour. I love seeing old rusty tools etc. brought back to life.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Cathy, I love to see them brought back to life too. Regards Brian

[@talk2kev]

Very cool video. I really like the paint color. Really cool how they auto feed, I have a old pole drill press with same style of auto feed.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Kevin. I was really impressed with this one, that mechanism is genius. It must have taken a while to think of it. Regards Brian

[@briansworkshop01]

Fantastic what a great job love the colour thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Brian. Glad you like the colour it's a favourite of mine. If you look at my oil lamp project you can see the drill in action. Regards Unique Restorations

[@tookum1]

That was fascinating to watch! Don't know what it's used for but it was fun to watch the restoration! 😁😁

[@markharris5771]

A beautiful restoration, well done.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Mark. It is a great piece of engineering. If you look at my oil lamp project you can see it in action. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@markharris5771]

Unique Restorations I'll make sure to watch that this evening.

[@michaelpugh4894]

Cool machine. Nice tear down and clean up. A beautiful restoration.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Michael, if you take a look at my oil lamp project you can see it working.. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Beautiful!!!! Bravo

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thank you.

[@Hotamma]

The “Crazy Kid” on the ceiling was so funny. Reminds of something my son would so do at any age actually.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Heather I totally forgot about that until I watched the video. Ha.

[@Road_Rash]

I have an electric drill press, but I'd love to have one of these! Good job!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks, it is a nice tool to have and fascinating to see it work. my only problem is no where to put it. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@alexanderferguson6587]

Road Rash's Redline Resto Rods I have one if you want it

[@tonyday7233]

Great find, great resto, i would like to find a gadget just like this, great looking piece. Tony, Australia.

[@UniqueRestorations]

G'day Tony. It is an amazing bit of kit when you see it work. I really enjoyed working on this project but unfortunately finds like this are rare. You can see it working in my Lamp Project. Regards Unique Restorations

[@cathybenson5119]

Good job, mate. Looks great. Lol. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Cathy, regards Brian

[@JEYD220699]

When you were assembling the chuck, all I heard in my head was "springen-sprungen". Nice restoration!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Dimitris Ntontos I had the same thought. I was relieved when all those parts went in. If you take a look at my oil lamp you can see it working. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Very good restoration job 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feed back cheers

[@nourabdo1367]

Nice work❤

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Noir Eltoureny. Regards Unique Restorations

[@debdottir]

Looks nice.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Deb G. It turned out really well. Regards Unique Restorations

[@alexpomone]

One day I hope to be as good as you 😀

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi AP Projects, I've seen your first restoration and it's very good. I can't believe you are only nine years old. Well done

[@V6_VW]

Greetings from Greece.Great job sir!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks All Sovereign. I appreciate the comment and the Greeting. Regards Unique Restorations

[@mandm1642]

Amazing as for the bearings I'd have got a magnet and see if I could find them that way. Also subscribed

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Mark. My little lad had the same idea. We used the magnets on the back of an inspection lamp. We found every one. Thanks for Subscribing. Regards Unique Restorations

[@michaelbaldino598]

The iconic black gloves i like the video keep them coming

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Michael, The drill can be seen in action on my oil lamp project. Regards Unique Restorations

[@robinalexander5772]

Hi any chance of you up loading a longer un cut version, as I would like to know more about the restoration as I am about to start doing one of these drill presses. Cheers from Tasmania

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Robin thanks for your comment but I wont be able to upload a longer version as I no longer have all the footage, good look with your project. Regards Brian

[@greenrouby9029]

Great video! Probably annoying to use a wrench all the time for moving it up or down

[@gargamel7398]

It's an excellent work!

[@simonsoderstrom9084]

Amazing Job. 😉👍

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Simon. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@MrSCOTTtheBADGER]

WOW!

[@markneo1]

Lindo trabalho. Tenho uma pergunta. A solda que usa é estanho? 🇧🇷👍

[@davfree9732]

I have one of these from my grandads workshop. It's still in working condition and every now and then I give it a little elbow grease it's in good condition... Minus where someone drilled into the faceplate when they were a small boy... (cough)

[@alwasittv5834]

great job . thank you

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Walid Josef. Regards Unique Restorations

[@juanchipesoa5596]

Hermosa Máquina, Hermoso trabajo!!!👏👏👏👏

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thank you Juanchi Persoa. Regards Unique Restorations

[@davfree9732]

It looks very much like one I inherited. It's not in a bad state, but it's getting to that point of needing TLC before it starts to deteriorate.

[@paddysscrapshop7182]

That turned out amazing, fair play. I really should get of my ass and restore my no5 Branson pillar drill.

[@Donechanging]

Great job restoring it. Do you know how old it is?

[@sirjuliusdeviscensus114]

bonita restauracion,,,

[@UniqueRestorations]

Gracias Sir Julius de Viscensus.

[@gnacanal]

good job

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks GNA canal. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@sebastianoguemmer2830]

In Hammerschlag blau hätte sie auch geil ausgesehen. Trotzdem tolles Video

[@UniqueRestorations]

Danke sehr Sebastion. Regards Unique Restorations

[@TF856]

I don't see a 1960s drill press in there. Maybe an 1860s.

[@lancemumford3106]

Hello Brian, I enjoy watching your videos. The hammered green paint looks great. May I ask what country you are from? Lance

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Lance, I'm based in the UK. Regards Brian

[@人間正道是滄桑-j9d]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@РобинКот-щ7я]

Мне-бы такой станок. Просто моя мечта!

[@zband9016]

I do believe that watching you here is the first time that I've ever seen someone bog down a grinder.

[@TF856]

It's easy to bog down a grinder or a wire wheel. I do it all the time.

[@jamesgyorko3850]

Liked and subscribed. good restoation.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks James. Glad you liked the drill. It was fun to do. My Next video should be out tomorrow and I used the drill in it. Regards Unique Restorations

[@najam68]

You do excellent detailed restoration on things. plz buy one thing from your profits,two set of combination spanners ,one in mm and other one in inches. Adjustable wrench is a helpful tool, but not a proper tool

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Najam I agree with you they are a better tool but I have along way to go before I'm in profit. Regards Brian

[@gayle525]

Very surprised that you didn’t remove the rust from the inside of the gears. Why not?

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Gayle525. Thanks for your comment. All those parts are wire brushed or sanded even the parts you mentioned. This project took about two weeks to complete and some parts will flash rust in short period of time. Because I was painting them I chose not to grease the inside until after painting. Regards U R.

[@michaelwarlow4398]

Excellent thankyou :-)

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Michael, Glad you liked it. If you take a look at my oil lamp project you can see it working. Regards Unique Restorations.

[@tinaheron5825]

love your vids more interesting than the telly. just wondering do you sell your restorations or keep them to use in your workshop?

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Tina, thanks for your comment. I don't sell my items as one day in hoping to display them in a bigger workshop. Regards Brian

[@johnfort1871]

No etching primer before paint???

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi John, hamerite paint is direct to metal, no primer needed. Regards Brian

[@NolaGal2601]

Would like to see it work

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi NolaGal2601, if you take a look at my lantern video you can see it being used during the restoration. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Regards Brian

[@JoseMaria-pp1tp]

É uma relíquia, uma máquina dessas

[@paulohchagas1558]

perfeito

[@LeonLavallin]

Hi - I am doing this very project right now! - its my 2nd one, however this one was totally seized up with rust! the only bit stuck right now is the corkscrew threaded tube which holds the rod for the drill head (hope this makes sense?) I have used WD40 quick penetrating spray and heated it, used dremel abrasives as close as I can get to the thread, but still no joy! I am using a vise grip set of pliers/wrench but keeps damaging the thread, any special advice you could give? much appreciated!

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Leon, It sounds like you have tried everything I did, I cant really advise on much else other than give the wd40 more time to work. Good luck with it. Regards Brian

[@MegaFortinbras]

The one criticism I would have is that you should have put a coat of primer paint on before the green.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Megafortinbras, I would normally use a primer as I have done with all my other projects, however this Paint can be applied without primer. If you want to see the drill working it's on my oil lamp projects. Regards Unique Restorations

[@zioMav89]

I'd really like to buy a couple of these but i live in a mediterranean country...do you think it is possible to send via postal package?

[@phillipnewton8910]

Gorgeous machine! What are you plans for it? Are you going to sell it? If so, for how much? I have a buyer for you.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Philip this drill press will be pride of place when I get my new workshop. I aim to use it to work on my other projects. Regards Brian

[@jkabholat]

😊👍

[@patdworzan8723]

Good job! But what did you use to fill the void in the cast iron?

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Pat. I used a soft solder to fill the small hole and filed it flat. I have seen car bodies repaired using lead to build up the surface. That's where I got the idea from and first time I tried it. Regards Unique Restorations

[@patdworzan8723]

Thanks for the info. I didn't think it was possible to soft solder cast iron. I'll have to try it. Thanks again.

[@tommasobuscetta6173]

5:17 in my opinion never use an angle-grinder for such surfaces

[@ashuraizumi4277]

The drill is very cool. But I don't get why people don't tape down paper when they have a large flat surface that needs covered it saves on tape.

[@gayle525]

Why was no attempt made to remove the rust from the inside of the gears? It was the rustiest.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Gayle525, all the parts were cleaned even the inside of the cogs. This project took a long time to do and flash rust will reappear very quickly. That rust will wipe off with your finger. Once the grease is applied it goes away. Regards Brian

[@mrsillywalk]

9:20 How many bearings are on the shaft please?

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Mrsillywalk, I cant remember now it's been a while since I did this one. Regards Brian

[@arturapozyan48]

не додумался на точиле заточить ту часть рычага, что толкает шестерню подачи сверла...

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Artur. Regards Unique Restorations

[@ЮрийБольшаков-ю4ю]

А я в детстве,т.е.начале 60- х видел такую или подобную сверлилку. В деревне, в кузнице стояла. А вот как она работает не видел.

[@kenwaid8239]

Who the fuck down votes this? I think when you down vote a video it shouldn't t be anonymous. I'd really like to ask some of the just why, other than to be an asshole.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Thanks Ken, This was one of my first videos so I can appreciate the fact some of the filming may not be brilliant but I was happy with the way it turned out. Some people will complain no matter how good something is just to be different. Thanks for your comment Ken, regards Brian

[@TF856]

I thought you would have to weld or braise cast iron, not solder it.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Hi Kerry, your probably right I should have welded it. I only tried it this way as I've seen car body repairs filling holes like this. I'm still learning. Regards Brian

[@TF856]

@@UniqueRestorations a lot of people actually weld over the top of the cracks and those don't hold very well. When thick metal brakes putting a thin layer of weld over the top won't hold it and to make it worse a lot of people grind off that weld to make it look better and you won't see the crack but the repair is left paper thin. To repair a crack or join into thick pieces of metal together you have to make a deep V and fill in that crack with solid weld so you're welding all the way through the full hickness of the metal. Anything that's made out of thick metal is made out of thick metal for a reason. (I worked on a natural gas line pipe crew one Summer and watched the welders weld 30-in diameter 40 ft lengths of pipe and the pipe was 1/4 inch thick or more. Those have to be welded perfectly or people die. Just thought I'd mention it.)

[@UniqueRestorations]

@@TF856 Thanks Kerry I'll bear that in mind for any future projects. I appreciate you taking the time to write your comment. Regards Brian

[@MarcioSilva-fz2ch]

You can move to Cuba now.

[@rocharox]

good thing that the degreaser is biodegradable.

[@UniqueRestorations]

Rocharox, that was the reason I bought this brand of degreaser. Regards Unique Restorations