Tas Posted October 2, 2018 Report Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) Hello Please, I’m looking for any information on this Post Drill Press made in Buffalo NY. Year would be fantastic. Also if you can tell me how to remove the spindle would be great? Restoring has commenced. Edited October 2, 2018 by Tas Same image Cal, Grandpadave52 and HARO50 3 Quote
HandyDan Posted October 2, 2018 Report Posted October 2, 2018 Here is some reading material here. https://books.google.com/books?id=_w1aAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA2-PA36&lpg=RA2-PA36&dq=buffalo+66+drill&source=bl&ots=JHzmerlXcr&sig=JLUyIVrbVWz8AsRl4xuJhF3T-VQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi8_JiV_ObdAhVCwYMKHXc-AAoQ6AEwE3oECAEQAQ#v=onepage&q=buffalo 66 drill&f=false Tas and Cal 2 Quote
Tas Posted October 2, 2018 Author Report Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, HandyDan said: Here is some reading material here. https://books.google.com/books?id=_w1aAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA2-PA36&lpg=RA2-PA36&dq=buffalo+66+drill&source=bl&ots=JHzmerlXcr&sig=JLUyIVrbVWz8AsRl4xuJhF3T-VQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi8_JiV_ObdAhVCwYMKHXc-AAoQ6AEwE3oECAEQAQ#v=onepage&q=buffalo 66 drill&f=false Good on ya Dan Many thanks. However used the link, and don’t know how to download them to read the pages. steven newman 1 Quote
John Morris Posted October 2, 2018 Report Posted October 2, 2018 @Larry Buskirk, we need ya man! steven newman and Tas 1 1 Quote
lew Posted October 2, 2018 Report Posted October 2, 2018 Here's something from @John Moody- Cal and Tas 2 Quote
Smallpatch Posted October 2, 2018 Report Posted October 2, 2018 I think I have one exactly like that. It also takes a square shank bit which I don't have any of...I think this one was called a portable model. Cal and Tas 1 1 Quote
Larry Buskirk Posted October 3, 2018 Report Posted October 3, 2018 Some information may be found here. Without seeing more of the machine in the photos I could not make a photo ID in the listings. There are also some publication reprints available that may help. http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgIndex/detail.aspx?id=129 Tas and Cal 1 1 Quote
Tas Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said: Some information may be found here. Without seeing more of the machine in the photos I could not make a photo ID in the listings. There are also some publication reprints available that may help. http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgIndex/detail.aspx?id=129 Many thanks Larry. I can post more photos. No problem. When I was reading, it says Buffalo didn’t stamp any serial numbers, interesting that this one has 784 stamped. Cal 1 Quote
Tas Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Posted October 3, 2018 13 hours ago, Smallpatch said: I think I have one exactly like that. It also takes a square shank bit which I don't have any of...I think this one was called a portable model. ThankYou Smallpatch. I would love to your press, to compare Makes sense, being a portable one, with no motor, I guess farmers could take it out to the field. Quote
Tas Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Posted October 3, 2018 Cal, Grandpadave52, HARO50 and 1 other 4 Quote
Tas Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Posted October 3, 2018 Restoration has halted, until I can get that spindle out brass nut at the top John Morris, p_toad and Cal 3 Quote
Larry Buskirk Posted October 3, 2018 Report Posted October 3, 2018 14 hours ago, Tas said: Restoration has halted, until I can get that spindle out brass nut at the top Since it's brass, I wouldn't think it to be that seized. Just on a chance, it might be left hand thread. Quote
Tas Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Posted October 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: Since it's brass, I wouldn't think it to be that seized. Just on a chance, it might be left hand thread. Grandpadave52, p_toad and HARO50 3 Quote
Tas Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Posted October 4, 2018 Good Morning Larry and PW I was thinking it could be reverse thread too. WD40 and I will give it another shot. Notice the large screw head inside the gear? Interesting. HARO50 1 Quote
Cal Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 That is cleaning up very nicely Tas, what are you using to do this? Tas 1 Quote
Tas Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Cal said: That is cleaning up very nicely Tas, what are you using to do this? G’day Cal ThankYou, elbow grease I have several different types of wire brushes for my angle grinder. And I also use a Dremel with wire brushes for the tight areas. I try not to use chemicals, I reckon they ruin the nickel or chromium or whatever metals. Unfortunately the WD40 has made a horrid mess. Cal, Grandpadave52 and HARO50 3 Quote
Smallpatch Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 This one says 1890. WAR #4 might be the brand and model. Looks like the original handle,ha. And the wall mounted model if I didn't use it for a boat anchor its here somewhere.. p_toad, Tas, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote
Tas Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Smallpatch said: This one says 1890. WAR #4 might be the brand and model. Looks like the original handle,ha. And the wall mounted model if I didn't use it for a boat anchor its here somewhere.. She’s a little rippa Smallpatch. Should come up a treat, with a bit of elbow grease. Cal and p_toad 2 Quote
Tas Posted November 13, 2018 Author Report Posted November 13, 2018 Just an update. Still not completed yet, due to in excess work other side projects and tendinitis advice please. I’ve just about finished the drill press, however I’m not sure if I want to bolt it back on, can we have a vote on it? I will still restore the post though. Have a great night. Grandpadave52, Cal and p_toad 3 Quote
Cal Posted November 13, 2018 Report Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) And the alternative is... a paperweight? Looks great so far. Edited November 13, 2018 by Cal Tas and Larry Buskirk 1 1 Quote
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