Worn Out Pillar Drill Restoration - JUMBO Episode

/ rrcrestoration
Well here it is as ALOT of you have requested the long awaited restoration of my worn out pillar drill or drill press if you prefer. You might want to grab a drink and a snack as this one is a big one filled with all manner of techniques, tips and tricks.
As you all know i usually spend a lot of time writing a big description of what I've done in the video but as this episode is so long i simply would have enough space here so what ill do is give a brief description and let the video do the talking for itself.
So basically, my drill has seen better days, the bearings are worn, it looks tatty and the return spring setup is missing so that was my first job, first fabricating the housing to hold the spring and then cutting the slots and fitting a retaining tab to stop the spring from freely spinning inside and once that was made i started stripping the drill down to component form.
Once in component from all the paint was removed using paint stripper, i could have used the sand blaster but with the amount of parts and how hard the paint was it would have been far to time consuming and would wear my blast media out fairly quickly so i opted for the paint stripper and wire brush method and as you can see it worked a treat.
I then masked up al the parts and gave them a coat of etch and then high build primer to proved me a good thickness to flat back to hide the rough casting texture of the parts, once that was done i painted the parts with a bright red 2k paint to match my Snap-On boxes .
While the paint was curing i set my sights on the rusty hardware, I washed all the oil and grease off first and then sand blasted them back to bare steel in preparation for bluing, I used the hot method for this in which i heat the parts to 300- 400 degrees and then dunk them oil this burns the oil onto the surface and leave a lovely black oxide finish that is highly durable.
Then it was simply a case of installing all the new bearings to sort out the sloppy quill and re-assemble all the parts and of course finish of the build with a nice custom data plate sporting the RRC logo :).
so anyway Enjoy and please leave a like and comment if you enjoyed this video :)
See you all again soon
RRC
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Worn Out Pillar Drill Restoration - JUMBO Episode

[@angeloys]

Class work man. Next, that bench grinder

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@mrt49t67]

NO NO NOOOOOOO The bench grinder stays as is.... It would be sacrilegious to put bells & whistles on earth SKETCHY 😡😤🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🥸

[@alefkad]

Seriously, i am more excited to watch an RRC video, than a multi-million dollar hollywood movie !

[@RRCRestoration]

Thats some high praise indeed :)

[@TheAndreferrence]

I do agree! Absolutely!

[@YammyCookiez]

Agree!

[@kevin_gross]

I second that motion

[@legobatman8353]

Same here, I very rarely watch TV and movies anymore.

[@immasurvivor]

''So, my only choice is to MAKE A NEW ONE'' *a terrifying roar echoes in the distance* ....He has awoken....My Mechanics cometh!

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha love that comment! I hope you enjoyed the video :)

[@immasurvivor]

@@RRCRestoration Always do^^

[@cjr6564]

You sir are a pillar of the You tube community! A perfect drill ready to get pressed into action.

[@RRCRestoration]

Love that comment thanks for leaving it and watching my video :)

[@alangunn7254]

I watched the hole video, and it wasn't boring in the least! :-)

[@Essin62]

Seeing other channels disassemble stuff = boring as heck. Seeing RRC disassemble stuff = fascinating. It's in the video editing.

[@Junkotherstuff]

I love it when a tool is used to repair itself.

[@RRCRestoration]

Same, its strangely satisfying

[@vindaloo63]

I wouldn't dare use that now, I'd have it in my living room to show off 🤭, another great video

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you like the results :)

[@res1492]

IKR...it belongs in a show room

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Behold ! Another living room morphing into a man cave ! lol

[@vindaloo63]

@@beakittelscherz5419 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrWFCJR]

Love the red rather than a dull grey or the old green. Also appreciate the patience and thoroughness. Cheers

[@hannescamitz8575]

That drill press look like the little brother to mine which is 3 phase and has one step more in the belt "transmission". Great job and I must say that these kind of clips are educational, inspiring and motivation. Just pure sounds and no silly track..

[@jralrazaz2828]

Man, you are a legend, perfection is your business.

[@RRCRestoration]

Wow, thanks! i appreciate that :)

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

Honda red is such a lovely colour for a drill press. Just needs a matching bench grinder now.

[@cristianzorrilla2540]

Every time. Every single time. So engaging, no distracting music or dialogue . Absolutely masterful. Keep the good work, man.

[@tam1381]

Agree 100%

[@andrewgrace4410]

Beautiful restoration and color, almost a Ducati red😊

[@samh8073]

That was some of the most satisfying paint stripping content I've ever seen

[@minorityofone1510]

... i would have kept the green paint as it has acquired years iof patina. Excellent job by Mr RRC on the restoration though!

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@nacekozo]

@@RRCRestoration just a general question - can hammerite be used in a spray gun?

[@johnprice7303]

I would willingly pay an admission fee to sit out of the way, and watch you work. Well done!

[@fredrikfarkas]

Got the exact same drill press, and it makes me mad with its drifting when drilling and noises and quirks of wear, and now i feel confident i can fix it🙌🏻 Thanks a LOT, really great restoration and vid🙏🏻🥳🏆

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I have the exact same drill press and in need of a full restoration. I've been putting it off for years and, thanks to you, I am now motivated to tackle it! Thanks!

[@patbassman8251]

pillar drill

[@pqworks9019]

That was an incredible journey from the beginning to the end of that restoration!!! You did an outstanding job on every part! It looks great and that quality of work will last for a very long time. The red paint job looks beautiful.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it :)

[@travismiller8232]

I was looking forward to seeing a fresh coat of that industrial green color, but the red came out looking superb! Yet another great looking piece 👍👍

[@MicaGR83]

SUPER... Amazing restoration!!

[@jorgegarcialorenzo8612]

Best restorer ever!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@Spludgeroo]

Just bought the exact drill at a car-boot sale yesterday. Very pleased to find this vid. Thanks for posting.

[@beanyboom18]

I think this is the best restoration channel because: 1 - the quality of the work done is extremely high. 2 - the filming and editing skills are top notch. 3 - just the right amount of cheek and humor. 4 - great insight and knowledge on many different mechanical areas. And last but not least, hands down the best accent of any resto channel out there, no contest! lol Thank you for another hugely enjoyable upload. Another beautiful job we all have become so familiar with from you.

[@ninnick-nick]

Super - Perfect 👌👏👍👍👍- best wishes from Mainz/Germany

[@PeteBeardsley]

How the heck did I miss this three months ago? Gives me the confidence to have a go at changing the bearings on my own drill press now. Cheers dude.

[@diaconuxlinux1553]

Excellent video, it allowed me to see what this type of tool is like, to make one from scratch. Your contribution is appreciated, Thank you k.

[@benwinstanley101]

Hail the grinder , long live the grinder

[@michaelmustered7536]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us wow!

[@alshaa1699]

Very Good Job Brother 👏👏👏 Excellent

[@newtonmiller8810]

Cant imagine how many items you have taken apart previously to strip down machines like this so easily let alone put them back together. Thank you for another great video. Cant wait for the Sketchy Grinder rebuild, that will be epic as I bet there’s more than a few parts you’ll have to make.

[@jody6183]

Blue for the next restoration.... You'll have a 'Colours Of Benetton' workshop before long 😁

[@KennethNicholson1972]

Looks splendid in Honda red, with better fit and finish than when it was brand new, Lovely job.

[@RRCRestoration]

Pleasure to see you, Glad you enjoyed the restoration :)

[@Austeration]

Amazing transformation. Love the change of colour. 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnhicks9529]

Good job on it.& nice shield guard plate cover you put on it aswell to A mate. Take care.& stay safe.& in good health.& shape due to this horrible viruses outbreaks now days to man.

[@Blasthoff]

This was among the BEST tool restoration videos I've seen! I have a VERY SIMILAR, maybe slightly larger drill press to clean up and get in shape. I can now say I'm familiar with ALL components of the drill press to which I give you MANY THANKS!!! I was a little apprehensive about replacing bearings should I need to but now that I know how these are put together I have a clear picture. I also picked up on many other details you used on your restoration. You REALLY went to town on this!!! It is MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment it means alot :)

[@curar13]

Great job ! Red color fit perfectly

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@georgeyoung613]

What a brilliant restomod. As I was watching I thought to myself "This would look even better if it was red". You definitely made the right choice. Thank you for showing people that with some hard work even old equipment can be made new. Its far better then throwing history into the trash and buying shotty cheap equipment from (I won't say the name, but it starts with C and ends with hina). Thank you for another great video. Much respect 🙏 🫡.

[@RRomero1060]

Excellent!!! Very good...Good job, my, my friend!!!

[@shaunmullings4153]

Great restoration Mr RRC, I like how you didn't paint it the same colour and made it your own. 👍

[@markbenson9379]

Wonderful. Of course, it had to be red. You have the best restoration channel on KZbin sir!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@Cradley684]

Brilliant restoration great job Mate sounds better now !!!.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@arjeigh1259]

When you said you need to create a new part, I was waiting for you to say "I make a new one". Oops wrong channel! 😁 Nice work again RRC! Can't wait for your next project!

[@yogibeer9319]

This channel is ole Yogi’s new happy place! Let’s get snackin’! I mean crackin’!

[@GingerPiston]

*gasp* I can barely believe my eyes......an RRC restoration to a non-original colour! ANARCHY.

[@stephensimpson5283]

Wow, awesome job. What a difference.

[@Ray_Sellner]

Another well done restoration.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@thehandseesall]

When the time it takes to restore costs so much more than it would cost to buy a replacement, you know you're in it for the love of the project...

[@thehandseesall]

@Redo Restorations it was worth it.

[@neilsmith6461]

Brilliant as usual, the poor old grinder has been overlooked again

[@deanwharepapa8561]

So satisfying the end result. Awesome

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@eliasluckie4055]

Very good restoration friend, you are good, you have talent, thanks for sharing your knowledge, I greet you from LOS MOCHIS SINALOA, MEXICO

[@jrand2631]

Sweet, an old school "Really Random Channel" video. 🤩 These videos were the reason I subscribed to your channel back in 2017. 😊 And another great restoration mate. cheers. 👏👏👏

[@RRCRestoration]

Always a pleasure to see you, Im really glad you are still enjoying my restorations :)

[@jrand2631]

@@RRCRestoration I'm always enjoying your videos. :)

[@MichaD-hd7lz]

Hallo erstmal! Bin sehr beeindruckt. Einfach nur Klasse! Danke für das schöne Video. Grüße aus Berlin Micha!

[@stuarts4673]

That was just fantastic,Well done

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@34Kuro]

the drill came out lovely

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Better than new, very good job!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@chrismorris8662]

What a pleasure to watch this man at work , no matter how long these videos are sir , I , for one will enjoy every minute . Lovely work sir

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much im really glad you like my videos :)

[@billybike57]

Another great restoration done, I like that you don’t scrimp or cut corners on your projects. 👍🏼⚙️🛠

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@TeddyWhite]

Looks spot on - stick a snap-on badge on it 👍🏻

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha i was seriously tempted but then thought my logo would probably be more appropriate

[@billakosl.a3227]

Nice restoration

[@alanblenkinsop2775]

A really educational restoration and as always a fantastic finish love your content 👍

[@jamesparkhurst4131]

Videos like these are way RRC is my favorite restoration channel. Well done and thank you!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, Glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@wadegoodwin6773]

Your skillset is unmatched brother

[@MartyG1957]

another brilliant restoration. The time flew by

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much, I did worry that this video might have been a little on the long side.

[@MartyG1957]

@@RRCRestoration I can't speak for everyone, but for me it didn't seem long at all. I liked seeing it from start to finish, rather than in 2 parts

[@deadlazlo]

Excellent work! Must have taken you three times as long with all the camera setups and editing. Awesome job.

[@deanoloughlin6129]

Awesome job my friend. So glad you chose red ...

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! Nice to see you :)

[@aarondennis4561]

Outstanding work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nigelweaving9045]

Splendid job, restore rather than replace.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, exactly my thoughts aswell :)

[@chiefbloodygrass]

VERRY NIICE...Good work mate!💯

[@skitzvitz]

I usually don't fancy watching art being created, but I'll make an exception this time. Could have made the return spring housing, cleaned her up and slapped some new bearings in and called it good. But no, had to go the extra 50 steps. Great work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@georgieliverpol]

Another top notch resto many thanks

[@GtsAntoni1]

So glad you went for a different colour. The difference is function and looks is awesome.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@petecross9470]

I don't know we're allowed to say hnggg on the internet anymore, but hhhnnngggg! Very satisfying rebuild very well done. Loved the paint stripper time lapse too!

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@usethenoodle]

Great Job once again!!!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@rudybriskar5267]

Excellent job!

[@alfredneumann4692]

Entertainment and mechanics... good combination! Regards from Germany.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you like it :)

[@NormanNodDunbar]

Brilliant, as usual. Great to see the drill get some loving, mind you, the red paint job was a surprise. I was sure you'd be going for original "grotty" green. Sounded great at the end. When I fixed outboard motors, the recoil starter springs were a nightmare. No dafety wires for me, I had to hand wind the buggers myself. One or two did ping across the workshop! Happy days. Take care. Cheers, Norm.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey Norm always nice to see you . Glad you enjoyed the restoration, i did think about going for hammered green again but thought red would be cooler and it would match the Snap-On boxes.

[@jawalyfe]

Great choice of colour !

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! :)

[@OwninYaNubz]

Red is always the best color! this turned out amazing as always!

[@valmonta3647]

Great job !!! Can we do the bench grinder next plzzzz :))

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you , glad you liked it. Once the bench grinder breaks down then it'll get restored ;)

[@valmonta3647]

@@RRCRestoration That's a fighter, never gonna break down lol :))

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Idk ... We need some ying to the yang so the master has to stay sane and not go Frankensteen to often about all the shiny stuff he created . Wackie benchgrind thingy is like the talisman of the shop...

[@beakittelscherz5419]

OmG I need a life ... 😁

[@valmonta3647]

@@beakittelscherz5419 In the light of this new fact i have to agree, thanks for pointing it out lol

[@MetallicA7102]

Excellent as usual!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@andrewharwood7033]

Nice work mate.

[@strokenumber3]

I love the time-lapse paint stripper videos, just the fact that the otherwise -hard-to-remove paint surrenders so easily.

[@thomasmitchum1969]

I just love watching your videos. You go right down to the smallest detail. Thank you for them and keep up the great work.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@samcoote9653]

That... Looks. Gorgeous!!! Damn the data sticker was an awesone touch too love that youre putting your logo on things. Never know, maybe one day something you restore might migrate all the way over here

[@Painless61]

Good Job sir ... like the News Color 👍🏽

[@roamin_ronin]

It is always so nice to see a new video and see how far you've come (also still glad you're talking in the videos!) I love how you painted it so red that the camera was like "nope" in the close ups. Keep up the good work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your comment im really glad you are still enjoying my videos :) Aww i know its so annoying when the colour is so vivid the camera just refuses to pick it up haha

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Outstanding job

[@timsiggs7993]

It's amazing what you can do with the right tools and lots of SKILL! Very enjoyable as usual, thank you.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@rexcowan4314]

Nicely done, I am getting ready to restore a 1980's vintage 6 x 48 belt sander with a 10 inch disk sander, old cast iron, really excited to get into it. Your video has inspired me to get it done lol. Thanks for a great video.

[@larbertman36]

Excellent restoration. Always wondered how the column of these went together. And glad to see good old SBG is still alive! Keep the coming. Dave

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi Dave, Thank you very much glad you enjoyed the restoration :)

[@edisonvillar3331]

One like is not enough this eork was awesome , you deserve one million likes ,thanks for share your skills

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JamesDeese]

This was a great watch! I love to see old things restores. It must be the pastor in me.

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

Nice job.done well. Like the red colour.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@richardfitzgerald2986]

That is truly a nice job. I've restored a few machines and tools down through the years and like your self I like to do a job right. and I have to say on my best day I could do no better. keep up the good work. Kind greetings from Ireland.

[@Ay_Ess]

Those Angle Grinder wire wheels are DEADLY! I was using one, a few months back, due to its hard wire, it hit the edge of the metal i was working on, jumped out of my hands and went up the side of my leg, tore straight through my overalls and ripped the side of my leg to bits.... Will never touch another one of those wire wheels for angle grinders lol

[@RRCRestoration]

Ouch sorry to hear that, i defo agree with you though they are lethal

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Ouch. Thanks for the warning, one of my subscribers is sending me some from the UK, I will cautious.

[@GC-rf2st]

Thank you excellent video, I now feel confident enough after watching this to repair my late Father’s pillar drill, the twin sister to yours, that melted on me a couple of years ago whilst using it to shape wood! i say melted, lot of smoke and dripping from the motor area, rather interesting experience! Thanks again!

[@whittysworkshop982]

Me dad has a drill press, different brand name on it but it's the EXACT same drill press as this one...... his is missin the depth stop too and the return spring is broken also 😂 it has the same whiney bearings and wobble in the spindle too...... it's well overdue an freshen up. I enjoyed this lad, ya done a fine job on it 🤙😁

[@cyclonicleo]

Absolutely cracking job! As new, looks lovely, works great. Couldn't be happier. I was looking forward to seeing this being done. Cheers!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SOOONJE]

You did an amazing job

[@kevinwebster299]

Amazing work, keep it up. I’d love to see that bench grinder get done but I also like the cable tie look!