Hi all... I've acquired a pair of Waldown drill presses that I plan to restore and use. I've read a good portion of the restoration threads on here, which got me all inspired, but I can't work out which models I have and their age...
And after a quick tidy...
I'm a big fan of the t-slots in the table. My google image search hasn't found any with similar tables however.
The second one.
Both have the square name plate so I'm assuming they are similar vintage. The second needs a lot more love. I plan to put a new belt on the first and use it while I restore the second and the swap them.
I only got the first yesterday and it really just needs to be cleaned, repainted and a new bolt in the handle as there is a weird bolt/wing nut set up in there. I'm undecided about patching up the table on this one. Worked out well as I was using my mill for drilling/milling, which was a PITA and can now return to a dedicated mill [emoji106]
The second needs a new return Spring, one of the pulleys has a crack, the table has been monsters and some welding and surfacing will be needed, and the handle needs work... Along with the usual clean, paint etc.
Both are single phase, both run smoothly and have original motors (as far as I can tell). Neither have dates or model numbers anywhere I can see.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Matt
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And after a quick tidy...
I'm a big fan of the t-slots in the table. My google image search hasn't found any with similar tables however.
The second one.
Both have the square name plate so I'm assuming they are similar vintage. The second needs a lot more love. I plan to put a new belt on the first and use it while I restore the second and the swap them.
I only got the first yesterday and it really just needs to be cleaned, repainted and a new bolt in the handle as there is a weird bolt/wing nut set up in there. I'm undecided about patching up the table on this one. Worked out well as I was using my mill for drilling/milling, which was a PITA and can now return to a dedicated mill [emoji106]
The second needs a new return Spring, one of the pulleys has a crack, the table has been monsters and some welding and surfacing will be needed, and the handle needs work... Along with the usual clean, paint etc.
Both are single phase, both run smoothly and have original motors (as far as I can tell). Neither have dates or model numbers anywhere I can see.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Matt
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A pair of Waldown drill presses
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