What Did You Buy Today?

Found this an hour away…

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I did not even haggled…he was asking 75.00 . I gave him 80.00 since I didn’t have change…. When he saw that, he pulled a spare motor he had and gave it as part of the deal…

It was his grandfather’s

Belt guard was missing

Driving back home with it…

I blame @yota :D
I can't make it out.
\What model-manufacturer?
 
I can't make it out.
\What model-manufacturer?

Sorry... forgot that... it is a Walker Turner drill press... I just got home. Let me share a few more photos... not sure of the model. To be honest, got it for its vintage looks...

Edit: Photos - I think it is a 1940's D950 model... 15" Bench model drill press...

Missing the original switch... And the belt cover. Owner told me that he does not recall ever having a belt cover. Looking at the catalog from 1940, not clear if that was an option or not...

Will see what a cover goes for...but pretty sure it will be more than what I paid for the whole machine...:oops:

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Removed the boards...

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Not sure if this is actually a holder for the key wrench...

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Motor

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Serial for the drill... The only thing I did was to clean it with Goo Gone... Very happy to see that it was pristine under the grime (more like a cosmoline-like goo)

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I need to find matching paint as I want to restore it... And no, I will not be painting it Grizzly - Rust Oleum Hammered Green

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So?? Is this just going to be eye candy in the garage?? Or will I be able to use it for metal work?

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Just to check how easy it was going to be to restore the looks of the handles... I removed all the balls, cleaned the rods with 120 grit and worked this one up to 2000 grit... yeah, these will come out looking great. Place the ball back on the handle just for the photo... I need to repeat this with the other 3... Some are more pitted than the others...

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That DP is just awesome! I'll bet the run out is still better than my modern POS.
 
After all those years there's no arc of shame! Grandpa took care of his machines it seems. Very nice.
Since it's in such nice shape, would you consider not painting it and leaving it "stock"? It looks so
good just as it is.
 
After all those years there's no arc of shame! Grandpa took care of his machines it seems. Very nice.
Since it's in such nice shape, would you consider not painting it and leaving it "stock"? It looks so
good just as it is.
I was thinking the same thing leave it as is, including the stand. :)
 
After all those years there's no arc of shame! Grandpa took care of his machines it seems. Very nice.
Since it's in such nice shape, would you consider not painting it and leaving it "stock"? It looks so
good just as it is.
I was thinking the same thing leave it as is, including the stand. :)

You have a very good point... I will follow your advice and leave most of it alone...

The more I look at it and the more I clean it... this machine was still covered in the wax based goo (or cosmoline) that it came with new (or the stuff you spray on to protect them)...

I will, however, polish the stuff that has surface rust... handles, center tube/post, feed wheel levers...Why? Because I was stupid enough to start doing that... Now, (too late for those parts) reading your feedback, I should have left that alone as well... now I have to finish it so it looks pristine and it develops its own patina under my care...

Take a look at the depth gauge... I took it out, dropped it in a bowl with a mild degreaser... I can now see the numbers again. And look at the feed lever and shaft... used steel wool on those... the feed lever rods do need a lot more work because of how pitted most of those are...

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And the table I just cleaned with a blade, then fine steel wool and WD-40... I will use a file to correct/clean some of the slots... but that is it...

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Here is a look at both surfaces done, table and base...

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I ordered a new belt, a new start capacitor... will finish with the light cleaning and call it done.

And agree as well on the stand. I will fix it by adding the missing 1x4 in the front and also call it done.

I am pretty sure Grandpa would be proud.

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Very appreciative of the feedback... left alone, I do get carried away...
 
@wachuko

I think you're doing the DP just right. It's going to have an old iron, well cared for look.

A total rebuild, maybe even better than new, is one way to go but I like your approach.

I couldn't leave the rust on things either. Especially on the bits used to operate the machine. Having "friendly" controls is part of the pleasure, for me anyway.

Nice job.
 
Shovel nose Porsche in the back?
 
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