Watchmaker’s Sensitive Drill Press - Restoration, Rebuild or Something in Between? Part 5/8

I don't know how I could best describe this project. A restoration, a rebuild; perhaps something between these two would be more accurate, but I don't know how should I call it. I would definitely like hear your thoughts, so please leave your comments below!
What I can say with certainty is that this project was a really challenging one. Follow me as I bring to life this beautiful little drill press. I hope you’ll enjoy it as I enjoyed it myself.
All the best
Dimitris
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[@pjhalchemy]

The "Collet" adapter is a piece of art Dimitris...such precision turning of tiny tapers...should be made to the music of "Ride of the Valkyries". ;-P The motor mounts are eye candy also!! Love the series and what you are putting into it!

[@JimmysCanal]

Hey PJ, thank you for your kind words! Although I'm not very pleased with the way the chuck arbor was made, it is accurate; I'm saying this because I have already checked it. I like the motor mounts too, are looking almost like the original ones😁 Thank you once again! Take good care Dimitris

[@daveotto2190]

I just stumbled across your channel and as someone who has built a UPT I'm really enjoying your project. Very nice work and attention to detail.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment sir! You are the second viewer who tells me that has built the UTP, that's really awesome. Thank you again! Regards from Greece Dimitris

[@Ukenick]

Fantastic. Simply fantastic.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you my friend!! Cheers Dimitris

[@Ukenick]

@@JimmysCanal This series is amazing, truly amazing. You work is superb

[@JimmysCanal]

@@Ukenick Thank you so much, I'm glad that you like the series! Cheers Dimitris

[@metalmill52]

Great series, very well done!

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you so much! I'm very happy that you like the series! Regards from Greece Dimitris

[@felixcosty]

Thanks for the video.

[@JimmysCanal]

Thank you too!! Cheers Dimitris

[@sheep1ewe]

Absolute top quality as always! I did run into the 3exact same problem whan i was looking in my "collection" for a motor to an old hobby wood late i restore for my neighbour daughter, my neigbors old dad previously kidnly gave me some old single phase motors i taught would look nice, but i did run into the wall when i tried to figure out a realistic way to keep the torch while going up or down in RPM, this time it did end up a bit unexpected since i found the "original" motor in the trash and it turned out to be the only 3 phase vintage motor... ha ha I saw those castings are stil made as well as the quorn grinder and the wormgear hob, now i realy hawe to save up money so i can affort the import cost... ha ha!

[@JimmysCanal]

I appreciate your comment my friend, it means a lot to me! I hope you'll find a solution with the motor before buying a new one. Take good care Dimitris

[@sheep1ewe]

@@JimmysCanal Thank You! I did find an old 3 phase motor from the same era! I think it original was refitted for it because it had a brass pulley for the same type of D belt. I know the new ones are probably stronger, but i love the vintage look, and it was kindly given to me by the same person.

[@JimmysCanal]

@@sheep1ewe I do like old things, especially if these are tools, motors or machines. Glad to hear about the 3 phase motor, I'm sure that the person who gave you the motor is happy too.

[@sheep1ewe]

@@JimmysCanal I am currently searching the scrapyards here for some vintage oil dispensers like those You are using for the late project, i think that would look awesome for my late too! Thank You a lot for all the good spirit and inspiration ower the years!

[@JimmysCanal]

@@sheep1ewe I'm sure that you'll find the drip feed oiler-s you looking for, I don't think they are so rare. You can search ebay as well; you never know, with a bit of luck you can find something in pristine condition and good price. Thank you too, I'm grateful for your support all these years I have this channel. Take good care Dimitris