The Globe Post Drill Press

[Tas]

Good morning Patriots.

This small Drill Press was my first machine restoration.

It’s a Globe brand, for the information I have sorted, I believe it was made in Geelong Australia, out of the Dawn factory. (I know I will be corrected) 

Dawn made (vice) etc. I’m not calling them vices, purposely

 

Looking forward to your comments and questions. 

It’s 99% original.

The person I purchaed it from had the handle made. 

I had to purchase a bag of vintage brass split pins, for one pin to hold the flywheel on. 

ThankYou

[p_toad]

Nice!   Like that pair of fence pliers hanging in the one picture...   well, beside all the other neat tools. 

[Grandpadave52]

Very cool Tas...Excellent looking job on the restoration. I can't imagine drilling lots of holes with that bit...must be a 1" diameter???

How is the bit retained in the chuck? Is it a Morse taper or taper of some sort?

Were these originally painted or just bare, protected metal?

Actually a pretty high end drill for it's day with the adjustable table.

So what "bug bit you" to begin restoring these types of drills. Do you have others in the works or on the radar?

thanks for sharing this one. Hope @Larry Buskirk sneaks a peek when he has a chance.

[Grandpadave52]

19 minutes ago, p_toad said:

Nice!   Like that pair of fence pliers hanging in the one picture...   well, beside all the other neat tools. 

OK, I'll concede those to you Pete...I really like the old Stanley?? adjustable bevel square in the first picture by the press flywheel. Course you know how "square" I am?

 

That handsaw intrigues me too...trying to figure out how that handle attaches to the blade?

 

The all steel hand brace is pretty cool too. I don't think I've seen an all steel before.

 

The Stanley, boxwood folding rule in the last two pictures caught my eye also.

[Larry Buskirk]

Nice! 

I like it. 

[Tas]

On 12/21/2018 at 11:32 AM, p_toad said:

Nice!   Like that pair of fence pliers hanging in the one picture...   well, beside all the other neat tools. 

G’day @p_toad 

ThankYou 

Yes the fence pliers have been real handy over the years. 

[Tas]

On 12/21/2018 at 11:51 AM, Grandpadave52 said:

Very cool Tas...Excellent looking job on the restoration. I can't imagine drilling lots of holes with that bit...must be a 1" diameter???

How is the bit retained in the chuck? Is it a Morse taper or taper of some sort?

Were these originally painted or just bare, protected metal?

Actually a pretty high end drill for it's day with the adjustable table.

So what "bug bit you" to begin restoring these types of drills. Do you have others in the works or on the radar?

thanks for sharing this one. Hope @Larry Buskirk sneaks a peek when he has a chance.

G’day @Grandpadave52

Sorry to all for the late replies, car accident, not my fault and I’m all ok! 

Thank God for seatbelts and air bags.

 

That drill bit came with the Post bench drill press. I think it’s 20mm 

it’s in place with a normal screw bolt

 

Now I believe this may have been red, I know the Dawn company used this color, When I do a restoration I try to leave a small amount of the original paint, in this case it’s on the underside.

 

Bug, well, my Dad in his day collected antiques, bottles etc. I suppose it’s in the blood. These old tools come up so beautifully with restoration. And lasting, say no more about how long tools of yesteryear lasted.

ThankYou

[Tas]

On 12/21/2018 at 11:55 PM, Larry Buskirk said:

Nice! 

I like it. 

ThankYou @Larry Buskirk It really is good fun, Restoration

[Tas]

On 12/21/2018 at 12:00 PM, Grandpadave52 said:

OK, I'll concede those to you Pete...I really like the old Stanley?? adjustable bevel square in the first picture by the press flywheel. Course you know how "square" I am?

 

That handsaw intrigues me too...trying to figure out how that handle attaches to the blade?

 

The all steel hand brace is pretty cool too. I don't think I've seen an all steel before.

 

The Stanley, boxwood folding rule in the last two pictures caught my eye also.

the handsaw is attached by 3 flat screws on the opposite side. 

U.S.PAT.7-14-08 on the bevel square. And correct, it is Stanley

I agree about the hand brace, I’ve never seen an all steel one either, it has “Tough” stamped into the handle, just love this one, it was a pretty easy restoration too.

 

Now to the hardest part. Vacation in another country for 2 weeks, What to do with myself, try to relax? I don’t think so haha. I’ll do some antique tool shopping

Take all. And ThankYou 

[Grandpadave52]

25 minutes ago, Tas said:

Sorry to all for the late replies, car accident, not my fault and I’m all ok! 

Thank God for seatbelts and air bags.

Sorry to hear but glad you are OK...must have been pretty severe to activate the air bags.

5 minutes ago, Tas said:

U.S.PAT.7-14-08 on the bevel square. And correct, it is Stanley

I agree about the hand brace, I’ve never seen an all steel one either, it has “Tough” stamped into the handle, just love this one, it was a pretty easy restoration too.

 

Now to the hardest part. Vacation in another country for 2 weeks, What to do with myself, try to relax? I don’t think so haha. I’ll do some antique tool shopping

That makes the bevel square 110 years old...amazing isn't it...

The brace is just cool besides being unique...definitely a keeper.

As far as the holiday goes...ENJOY IT especially after the accident...of course shopping for tools helps you don't need helps.  at least that's my story.

Check back in after the vacation...be careful if you're driving.

[Cal]

Glad to hear that y'all are ok Taz.  Where will you vacation at?

[Tas]

On 12/30/2018 at 9:19 PM, Cal said:

Glad to hear that y'all are ok Taz.  Where will you vacation at?

Hi @Cal 

ThankYou kindly.

Bali, Indonesia. More affordable than holidaying in Aus We like to spend our money there, because they are less privileged. 

[Grandpadave52]

3 minutes ago, Tas said:

Bali, Indonesia. More affordable than holidaying in Aus

Seen & heard it is quite beautiful along the coastal areas there and surrounding islands.

Lot of ancient history to see as well.

[Tas]

On 12/30/2018 at 8:07 AM, Grandpadave52 said:

Sorry to hear but glad you are OK...must have been pretty severe to activate the air bags.

That makes the bevel square 110 years old...amazing isn't it...

The brace is just cool besides being unique...definitely a keeper.

As far as the holiday goes...ENJOY IT especially after the accident...of course shopping for tools helps you don't need helps.  at least that's my story.

Check back in after the vacation...be careful if you're driving.

Hi @Grandpadave52

It wasn’t too bad, my crash cam showed me doing 62kph probably 55kph on impact. Felt like dodgem cars. Unfortunately my car was a write off. Driver had no insurance, he paid me $4k cash. It’s just been hectic trying to find another car, doc appointments paperwork etc etc.

    You know I had to look twice, the bevel square, truthfully I didn’t realize the numbers until you mentioned it, due to the US having the month first and the date secondly. We have date first and month in the middle. 

But it’s great owning something slightly older than me

And a very Happy New Year to All.

[Grandpadave52]

1 hour ago, Tas said:

Driver had no insurance, he paid me $4k cash.

Well at least you got something...here, long court battle, uninsured motorist would lose license if he/she had one, maybe some jail time and a fine they likely would never pay.

Still glad you weren't seriously hurt.

1 hour ago, Tas said:

But it’s great owning something slightly older than me

Know what you mean,

1 hour ago, Tas said:

And a very Happy New Year to All.

and right back at you...since you're already there, how does 2019 look to be shaping up so far?

[Tas]

15 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Well at least you got something...here, long court battle, uninsured motorist would lose license if he/she had one, maybe some jail time and a fine they likely would never pay.

Still glad you weren't seriously hurt.

Know what you mean,

and right back at you...since you're already there, how does 2019 look to be shaping up so far?

Ahh that’s right, Insurance is compulsory in the US. Not here. We pay registration, covers third party injury only. 

2019, well this is on my work bench, (pictured) should I start on it haha? 

I’d like to clean up some of the old tools hanging on the shed walls, plus other tools I haven’t got to yet.

[Grandpadave52]

6 minutes ago, Tas said:

should I start on it haha?

Maybe after Holiday, but I'm just being selfish needing something to read as we progress further into winter. Pretty cool though with a massive flywheel.

7 minutes ago, Tas said:

I’d like to clean up some of the old tools hanging on the shed walls, plus other tools I haven’t got to yet.

Always a challenge here too especially with the humidity and no climate controlled work area. You can share any of those tool re-furbs too; always enjoyed and appreciated.

 

I stumbled onto this video yesterday...thought you might enjoy it too.

https://www.wwgoa.com/video/explaining-a-post-drill-006302/

[Tas]

15 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Maybe after Holiday, but I'm just being selfish needing something to read as we progress further into winter. Pretty cool though with a massive flywheel.

Always a challenge here too especially with the humidity and no climate controlled work area. You can share any of those tool re-furbs too; always enjoyed and appreciated.

 

I stumbled onto this video yesterday...thought you might enjoy it too.

https://www.wwgoa.com/video/explaining-a-post-drill-006302/

Wow thanks Dave, great video.

1850’s he reckons, I’m not convinced, but really don’t know. I’m still researching the Buffalo it’s tough going 

[Steve G]

Gday Gents, just inquiring about the top small dish shaped wheel on this drill with the 2x nuts securing it in place , I can get the locking nuts off but cannot unscrew the wheel, is it screwed on or is just a bush ? Thanks in advance for any advice 

Cheers 

Steve

[Cal]

Welcome aboard Steve, hope you get an answer to your question.  Glad to have you here.