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, 20187 yr by Tas
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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

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.

@Larry Buskirk, we need ya man!

Here's something from @John Moody-

 

 

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

Restoration has halted, until I can get that spindle out 😉 brass nut at the top

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.

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.

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.

That is cleaning up very nicely Tas, what are you using to do this?

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.

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..

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. 😀

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.

And the alternative is... a paperweight?

Looks great so far.

Edited November 13, 20187 yr by Cal