Great work! I completely understand the "why do the restoration" question. 1) Because I CAN 2) It's FUN! 3) Those machines were built to be rebuilt and run forever. I enjoy helping them live their legacy! 4) I get amazing levels of satisfaction from seeing them reborn at my hand!
I restored a Delta DP 220 years ago. 72 years old now!! I love my vintage machine, and find great joy in the idea that it will almost certainly continue to provide useful service for decades to come.
I always appreciate seeing someone that knows how to properly do the spray painting like yourself. So often, you just see bozos with a spray can sweeping back and forth, up and down without going past the object being painted and stopping after each stroke. You did it right. Nice job!
Awesome. Very clever tricks with the PVC and the casters. Live and learn. Get yourself a blasting cabinet. You'll never regret it. Thanks. Much appreciated.
normally don't like talking over a restoration BUT your accent and the minimal need to explain every single step made this a joy. Oh and WD40 is a must have in every house
"They said, you couldn't do it!😈But YOU didn't know you couldn't do it🤠 So, YOU went ahead and DID it😇😍!" You are a genius kind Sir. Your video's are incredible. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Love it❤
I appreciate how you talk us through the process. So many channels want us to believe they pull pieces of rusty junk out of the swamp and bring them back to almost original without saying a word. You're the real deal
Its nice to see Wadkin, fobco and the like have a good reputation outside of the UK too, these old machines deserve to be well looked after and live on longer than us all- Its why i resto all my old machinery too. I'd highly recommend a Startrite 532 if you're ever looking for a bigger bandsaw
What a great job! There are so many fake restoration videos online that it's a real pleasure to see a genuine one. There was someone near me who had an old Delta Rockwell drill press from the 1940's for sale that they had restored to like new condition. I was too late to purchase it, but seeing this video makes me still want one. Beautiful job.
I have the same drill press. It was my grandfathers and is 60+ years old. I’m going to restore it but keep the original patena. It’s a great drill with many memories. Nice job. 👍
I have the same Fobco drill press but with a benchtop stand instead of floor mounted. Came out of an old college and still going strong. Build quality is on another level compared to the crap on the shelves today!
This is true and I have been researching why this was so true back 50+ years ago. I am not sure which company's in Europe who made machinery but in the U.S. it was a select few of them. The reason being was that during the industrial revolution a lot of heavy machinery was manufactured and those plants who had the facilities to manufacture machinery latter on switched to a consumer based economy after WWII, so they utilized their plants to make these sorts of Consumer/Prosumer products and they were overbuilt with materials that could probably make 3 of the same kind if they cheapened the manufacturing process which is done today in China. The products are built just to the spec to get the job done and nothing beyond that unless you want to go to a higher spec which is pro level. Hence the reason why I go to all garage and estate sales and I have found some fantastic machinery for very cheap, unfortunately I can't go too big due to transportation and logistics and also add to the fact that I don't have 3 phase power in my Home otherwise I would have a Bridgeport Mill and a South Bend lathe. :) Craftsman and Delta machinery like lathes, Drill presses and other wood working products were made by one company but I haven't been able to track down who made their products, all I know is that it's good stuff and a lot of the motor's were made by General Electric. So anytime I see a piece of Machinery that has a General electric motor hanging off of it I try and buy it. G.E. Motors were built like tanks! Plus I love the Black paint they used, almost looks like black Porcelain.
I have one of these exact drills. Weighs a tonne, but built in the days when ‘Made in England’ actually meant something. Round holes straight, every single time. Quite happy even swinging large hole saws in steel… 🙂
I've just finished doing the exact same Fobco drill press. The Fobco drills are some of the best made, built like a tank and very heavy. I did a full strip down, including the motor. It's now like a new machine and way better than most of the new junk.
I don’t think I would sell it I think it would out last your new one after the restoration you’ve done on it. And I really like the colour choice. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride it was so enjoyable to watch
Really nice job! I love restoring old machines. When you finish with one and it runs as it should again, it is a great sense of satisfaction to see it in action. Also, Craftsman had a whole line of tools from that era that was the metallic color.. it was the more expensive versions. I think it looks great. Well done!
I think that the copper color turned out very well. It blends well with the black and I think it looks a lot better than the yellow. Really enjoy your restoration videos! Looking forward to seeing the next one and learning more ways of fixing things. Blessings my friend!
"Don't sell it" ! .... that is now a fabulous machine and far better quality than most modern machinery you could buy these days, well worth it's place in your shop, quality 100% .... top job matey !
Very respectable refurbishing. It looks like new and probably runs as such too. A drill press is something every shop has to have. And a floor model one is even better. I use mine daily for both wood and metal projects. Thumbs Up!
Jean, 4 things: 1) Question- Did you remember to use the grease joint, on the front of the spindle casing, to lube what needs lubing? 2) I believe, the clamp you put below the head unit but above the table, actually belongs below the table, to support the table when moving it horizontally. (Which is where it was when you started) 3) I suggest you replace the drive belt with a "link belt". They are great and will remove noise and vibration you didn't know you had. Every belt driven tool should have a link belt on it. 4) Great rebuild job. You are a great organized thinker and worker I envy you. 💚 I loved your idea, of using PVC pipe as a soaking tray. I have a few thing I can use that for. Cheers.
I greased the spindle assembly, bearings, and sleeve manually when the unit was disassembled. In the future, when performing maintenance I will use the nipple. I think the collar was in the wrong place originally. I believe this machine can double as a milling machine for light milling. In those instances the head height gets adjusted and the collar supports the head. This feature doesn't work on my machine because I suspect the pillar bar has been replaced at some stage. That is why there is a step on the shaft right underneath the drill head. But I could be wrong.
@@WoodshopJunkies: Jean, you seem to be right. I looked at many pics of the FOBCO machine and the collar is always under the head. But the post and collar sizes are a puzzle. The head appears to be made to fit the small part of the post but the collar made to fit large part. No matter which size post is the original, neither size post will work for both head and collar. 🤪😵💫👽
Excellent job of restoring that vintage drill press. As an owner of an older floor model drill press myself (Industrial IMC), I found this video very satisfying. Looking forward to watching your restoration of that old compressor.
I have a bench version of this drill press and restored mine about 5 years ago. I love it as a machine and have added a cheap, small, Chinese milling table to the accessories. I have only made 2 parts so far, new Cu contacts for my Toyota starting motor. I find it is the most used tool in my shed. I leave a rotary wire brush in it for cleaning threads and things and have made a larger plywood table with sacrificial wooden pads for drilling into and clamping to. I notice that when you started the clamp collar was below the moveable table and when completed, it was above. I think it should be below to stop gravity from taking the table to the very bottom. Well done, good to watch, Colin
The drill not only sounds good but it looks good too! I think the color scheme was a good choice as it has a old time look to it. Thanks for sharing this and I am looking forward to the compressor restoration.
These FOBCO drills are great, I have 2, one floor standing and bench. They are very solid machines and have no movement in the quill, much better that the new ones I was looking. I note that you placed the collar above the table. I have it below the table as a safety stop for when the table needs adjusting which always happens after the work has been bolted down. I have also seen it under the main head casting as a safety stop, but yours looks like it can't move down too far as the main pillar is reduced in size at the top. Thanks for the video and keep up the restorations.
The colour came out much better then I would have thought. I did like some of your creative ways to do this project suchh as the use of PVC to make soaking containers and the furniture wheels to spin the shaft.
Nice. I actually got one of these a few months ago. Thankfully in fully working condition. It's great to keep old kit working, as it's so smooth and powerful. Also happy to give it a home near where it was orginally built in Leicester UK.
Thanks for sharing this. I enjoy old machines given a new life. I think I would have went with the cream color, it would give the drill more of a classic look. I look forward to the next video.
yeah my grandfather retired in 1972 and started buying machinery for his dream of a lil machine shop all his own. back then u could buy things. so he bought late 50s mid 60s model machines, u know used. now his past and guess who has them same 50s 60s machines. yes i.. lol all jokes aside, I'm so so lucky to have them, from the 6" lil lathe to my drill press. the machines i have saved me thousands. their old but not beat up. best part about it. they are so old i can make a part to fix it. lol. buddy with a lil lathe and mill,, shhhh. love ur video brother, be safe but have fun.!
can't believe the column is a solid shaft! they spared no expense when they made this drill press. Such machines are an honor to restore and enjoy. Quality at this level does not exist now. Maybe only for $2k+ industrial drill presses. also the pulleys are machined from iron and not zinc cast! nice! I would say this beats delta/walker turner machines interns of quality for sure
Great restoration. I do like the copper colour which works really well with the 2 tone colour scheme. I am a huge fan of vintage power tools. I used my 1939 Tauco Delta table saw several times a week and love it's accuracy. I do not know how old the motor is but it purrs along perfectly.
My vintage Craftsman drill press was originally a more intense gold color than what you used. I kept it the same for the restoration and it looks glorious. I nicknamed it Elvis.
Turned out great. The colors are very nice. I’ve restored many old machines and it can be very gratifying when it all comes together. Can’t wait for the next video.
Great video and restoration. I love it when those old machines are given a new life. My table saw is a 1945 Rockwell Delta Milwaukee which I use almost everyday.
Excellent job Jean! For the table I would put an oversized piece of flat steel that you could add a fence and even some T-tracks for a really nice and safe drilling surface.
I really love what you did with this restoration, and with how you shared the steps you took to achieve it. The copper is perfect in my opinion. Great work and thank you. Entertaining and helpful. 👍
Please do not follow any instructions given via the FAKE page created to appear as if it is associated with me or my brand. These scams are created by people to pathetic to earn an honest living!
Save your WD-40 for cleaning and squeaky hinges... Mix yourself a 50-50 solution of Acetone and Automatic Transmission fluid... it will make WD-40 look like water and its dirt cheap to make... It was tested against some of the best and most expensive penetrants on the market.. The Acetone really helps it to penetrate rusted areas... Try it, you won't be disappointed... Very nice restoration... thx for sharing...
Excellent job on that drill press. The copper is a great nod to the older look. The black and copper does look really good together. Keep up the great videos. Can't wait to see the compressor video.
Man, watching this is soooo satisfying. Color is okay, I think for my shop I'd do something like hamerite blue ... but the best part is not the color but the shiny restored sand, chuck and all the other metals. Awesome!
Nice work on the restoration. A couple of things: 1) Don't sell it. Have one DP for wood, one for metal. You won't regret it. 2) For the arc of shame on the table, take it to be brazed. The brazing will go nicely with the paint choice. 3) If PB Blaster or Kroil (or similar) are available in your location, they are better than WD40 for getting seized parts to move. 4) I have a large PVC tube I use for stuff like this (plus several smaller ones for smaller applications). One end is permanently capped, the other with a removable cap. I keep it vertical and place large metal tubes/rods in from the top and fill with Evaporust. Let it work for 24 hours and tip the tube to drain the Evaporust and pull out the treated item. No need to cut the tube into a trough.
Really enjoyed this restoration from start to finish. It just shows you what can be achieve with knowhow, patience and attention to detail. The bronze colour I must admit turned out well but as a traditionalist I would have liked the original cream colour applied. This machine will keep on working many years after all this Chinese and Korean rubbish has been put in a skip!
Unfortunately most products for home use does not have much quality no matter the country of manufacture. Even our food quality has dropped while the prices have skyrocketed. In North Amercia that is.
Great work! I completely understand the "why do the restoration" question.
1) Because I CAN
2) It's FUN!
3) Those machines were built to be rebuilt and run forever. I enjoy helping them live their legacy!
4) I get amazing levels of satisfaction from seeing them reborn at my hand!
I restored a Delta DP 220 years ago. 72 years old now!! I love my vintage machine, and find great joy in the idea that it will almost certainly continue to provide useful service for decades to come.
I recently got a hold of a DP220. It’s turned into a bit of a money pit, but I think it’s worth it for a solid machine made in the U.S.A..
I always appreciate seeing someone that knows how to properly do the spray painting like yourself. So often, you just see bozos with a spray can sweeping back and forth, up and down without going past the object being painted and stopping after each stroke. You did it right. Nice job!
Awesome. Very clever tricks with the PVC and the casters. Live and learn. Get yourself a blasting cabinet. You'll never regret it. Thanks. Much appreciated.
normally don't like talking over a restoration BUT your accent and the minimal need to explain every single step made this a joy. Oh and WD40 is a must have in every house
"They said, you couldn't do it!😈But YOU didn't know you couldn't do it🤠 So, YOU went ahead and DID it😇😍!" You are a genius kind Sir. Your video's are incredible. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Love it❤
Needs a racing stripe! Red one, great job, saving a old workhorse is always the best way to go, a little love and grease and it will last forever.👍👍👍
Well worth the wait. Wasn't disappointed. Perfect colour scheme. And yeah, get rid of the benchtop and keep this one. Go vintage!
I appreciate how you talk us through the process. So many channels want us to believe they pull pieces of rusty junk out of the swamp and bring them back to almost original without saying a word. You're the real deal
So many of these people making videos don't have a clue what they're doing,This guy did a nice job
I really enjoy watching your restorations of the older machines. Thank you.
The space age design really popped after the restoration. Love it!
Great work!, not sure why I'm so entranced with resto vids but here we are.
Its nice to see Wadkin, fobco and the like have a good reputation outside of the UK too, these old machines deserve to be well looked after and live on longer than us all- Its why i resto all my old machinery too. I'd highly recommend a Startrite 532 if you're ever looking for a bigger bandsaw
What a great job! There are so many fake restoration videos online that it's a real pleasure to see a genuine one.
There was someone near me who had an old Delta Rockwell drill press from the 1940's for sale that they had restored to like new condition. I was too late to purchase it, but seeing this video makes me still want one. Beautiful job.
This was a great save of a vintage machine…liked the use of everyday options including rust removal of the pole. Way to think outside the box!
I have the same drill press. It was my grandfathers and is 60+ years old. I’m going to restore it but keep the original patena. It’s a great drill with many memories. Nice job. 👍
I’ve been following for years. I am glad to see a touch of gray hair. It feels like we got old together.
I have the same Fobco drill press but with a benchtop stand instead of floor mounted. Came out of an old college and still going strong. Build quality is on another level compared to the crap on the shelves today!
This is true and I have been researching why this was so true back 50+ years ago. I am not sure which company's in Europe who made machinery but in the U.S. it was a select few of them. The reason being was that during the industrial revolution a lot of heavy machinery was manufactured and those plants who had the facilities to manufacture machinery latter on switched to a consumer based economy after WWII, so they utilized their plants to make these sorts of Consumer/Prosumer products and they were overbuilt with materials that could probably make 3 of the same kind if they cheapened the manufacturing process which is done today in China. The products are built just to the spec to get the job done and nothing beyond that unless you want to go to a higher spec which is pro level.
Hence the reason why I go to all garage and estate sales and I have found some fantastic machinery for very cheap, unfortunately I can't go too big due to transportation and logistics and also add to the fact that I don't have 3 phase power in my Home otherwise I would have a Bridgeport Mill and a South Bend lathe. :)
Craftsman and Delta machinery like lathes, Drill presses and other wood working products were made by one company but I haven't been able to track down who made their products, all I know is that it's good stuff and a lot of the motor's were made by General Electric. So anytime I see a piece of Machinery that has a General electric motor hanging off of it I try and buy it. G.E. Motors were built like tanks! Plus I love the Black paint they used, almost looks like black Porcelain.
I have one of these exact drills. Weighs a tonne, but built in the days when ‘Made in England’ actually meant something. Round holes straight, every single time. Quite happy even swinging large hole saws in steel… 🙂
I've just finished doing the exact same Fobco drill press. The Fobco drills are some of the best made, built like a tank and very heavy. I did a full strip down, including the motor. It's now like a new machine and way better than most of the new junk.
As you were dismantling it, it's so cool to see how well the old stuff was made.
Brilliant- the 2 colours go very well together 👍👍👍
I don’t think I would sell it I think it would out last your new one after the restoration you’ve done on it. And I really like the colour choice. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride it was so enjoyable to watch
Beatiful! I have my grandfather's DeltavDP220, old tools are often the best tools.
Really nice job! I love restoring old machines. When you finish with one and it runs as it should again, it is a great sense of satisfaction to see it in action.
Also, Craftsman had a whole line of tools from that era that was the metallic color.. it was the more expensive versions. I think it looks great. Well done!
I really liked the copper colour and the video. My favourite items in the video were the custom soaking containers made from PVC pipe.
thanks mate you just spurred me on to fix mine, had it for 7 years ( a gift ) . Now I have no excuse.
I think that the copper color turned out very well. It blends well with the black and I think it looks a lot better than the yellow. Really enjoy your restoration videos! Looking forward to seeing the next one and learning more ways of fixing things. Blessings my friend!
I watched the video and still can’t believe how good it turned out. Rey nice.
"Don't sell it" ! .... that is now a fabulous machine and far better quality than most modern machinery you could buy these days, well worth it's place in your shop, quality 100% .... top job matey !
I think the colour scheme reaully suits that design, it adds to the Art Deco vibe the drill seems to have :)
Enjoy watching the vintage tools restoration. I think the color scheme is perfect
great job , love restaurations , keep m coming
Very good job. I am impressed. Thanks for sharing
Very respectable refurbishing. It looks like new and probably runs as such too. A drill press is something every shop has to have. And a floor model one is even better. I use mine daily for both wood and metal projects. Thumbs Up!
Another Excellent restoration of fine vintage tool, thanks for sharing!
Jean, 4 things:
1) Question- Did you remember to use the grease joint, on the front of the spindle casing, to lube what needs lubing?
2) I believe, the clamp you put below the head unit but above the table, actually belongs below the table, to support the table
when moving it horizontally. (Which is where it was when you started)
3) I suggest you replace the drive belt with a "link belt". They are great and will remove noise and vibration you didn't know you had.
Every belt driven tool should have a link belt on it.
4) Great rebuild job. You are a great organized thinker and worker I envy you. 💚
I loved your idea, of using PVC pipe as a soaking tray. I have a few thing I can use that for.
Cheers.
I greased the spindle assembly, bearings, and sleeve manually when the unit was disassembled. In the future, when performing maintenance I will use the nipple.
I think the collar was in the wrong place originally. I believe this machine can double as a milling machine for light milling. In those instances the head height gets adjusted and the collar supports the head. This feature doesn't work on my machine because I suspect the pillar bar has been replaced at some stage. That is why there is a step on the shaft right underneath the drill head. But I could be wrong.
@@WoodshopJunkies: Jean, you seem to be right.
I looked at many pics of the FOBCO machine and the collar is always under the head.
But the post and collar sizes are a puzzle.
The head appears to be made to fit the small part of the post but the collar made to fit large part.
No matter which size post is the original, neither size post will work for both head and collar. 🤪😵💫👽
Even if the color is not one you like, the end result looks 100 times better than before the restoration. Good job 👍
Excellent job of restoring that vintage drill press. As an owner of an older floor model drill press myself (Industrial IMC), I found this video very satisfying. Looking forward to watching your restoration of that old compressor.
I have a bench version of this drill press and restored mine about 5 years ago. I love it as a machine and have added a cheap, small, Chinese milling table to the accessories. I have only made 2 parts so far, new Cu contacts for my Toyota starting motor. I find it is the most used tool in my shed. I leave a rotary wire brush in it for cleaning threads and things and have made a larger plywood table with sacrificial wooden pads for drilling into and clamping to. I notice that when you started the clamp collar was below the moveable table and when completed, it was above. I think it should be below to stop gravity from taking the table to the very bottom. Well done, good to watch, Colin
The drill not only sounds good but it looks good too! I think the color scheme was a good choice as it has a old time look to it. Thanks for sharing this and I am looking forward to the compressor restoration.
These FOBCO drills are great, I have 2, one floor standing and bench. They are very solid machines and have no movement in the quill, much better that the new ones I was looking. I note that you placed the collar above the table. I have it below the table as a safety stop for when the table needs adjusting which always happens after the work has been bolted down. I have also seen it under the main head casting as a safety stop, but yours looks like it can't move down too far as the main pillar is reduced in size at the top. Thanks for the video and keep up the restorations.
You always have such imaginative 'job jigs' to aid your restorations and other projects.
The colour came out much better then I would have thought. I did like some of your creative ways to do this project suchh as the use of PVC to make soaking containers and the furniture wheels to spin the shaft.
Man that thing is bangin! Looks more gold than copper, but hey, the final look is amazing and those old machines are bulletproof.
Nice. I actually got one of these a few months ago. Thankfully in fully working condition. It's great to keep old kit working, as it's so smooth and powerful. Also happy to give it a home near where it was orginally built in Leicester UK.
You should definitely keep it, it looks great in your workshop and it matches your logo
Thanks for sharing this. I enjoy old machines given a new life. I think I would have went with the cream color, it would give the drill more of a classic look. I look forward to the next video.
I really think the colour turned out great
yeah my grandfather retired in 1972 and started buying machinery for his dream of a lil machine shop all his own. back then u could buy things. so he bought late 50s mid 60s model machines, u know used. now his past and guess who has them same 50s 60s machines. yes i.. lol all jokes aside, I'm so so lucky to have them, from the 6" lil lathe to my drill press. the machines i have saved me thousands. their old but not beat up. best part about it. they are so old i can make a part to fix it. lol. buddy with a lil lathe and mill,, shhhh. love ur video brother, be safe but have fun.!
can't believe the column is a solid shaft! they spared no expense when they made this drill press. Such machines are an honor to restore and enjoy. Quality at this level does not exist now. Maybe only for $2k+ industrial drill presses. also the pulleys are machined from iron and not zinc cast! nice! I would say this beats delta/walker turner machines interns of quality for sure
Very well done as always!!!!
Great restoration, love it when old machines are brought back to life. Like the colour scheme, as well.
Great restoration. I do like the copper colour which works really well with the 2 tone colour scheme. I am a huge fan of vintage power tools. I used my 1939 Tauco Delta table saw several times a week and love it's accuracy. I do not know how old the motor is but it purrs along perfectly.
Great job
I like to see the older tools working again. I have bought older tools and got them working. I have not tried a big project yet.
That hammered look paint is perfect for these tool restoration projects. Love your channel
Nice job! I liked the copper color from the start, so I'm glad you did in the end too 🙂👍
Looks amazing and I agree the color is perfect for an old machine. Definitely need a blaster
That was absolutely fantastic sir I watch every one of your videos they get better and better. Take care and stay safe. Tom.
I like the color. Very retro futuristic. Awesome job.
My vintage Craftsman drill press was originally a more intense gold color than what you used. I kept it the same for the restoration and it looks glorious. I nicknamed it Elvis.
Turned out great. The colors are very nice. I’ve restored many old machines and it can be very gratifying when it all comes together. Can’t wait for the next video.
Great video and restoration. I love it when those old machines are given a new life. My table saw is a 1945 Rockwell Delta Milwaukee which I use almost everyday.
Excellent job Jean! For the table I would put an oversized piece of flat steel that you could add a fence and even some T-tracks for a really nice and safe drilling surface.
Nice work, adding the products you use is great along with explanations. Thank you!
the copper has kinda like a Steampunk look. If you paint all your machines like that, it would probably look super dope
Love old machines keep them coming
Beautiful Restoration.
Very nice restoration. Thanks.
I prefer this style vid over your tablesaw restoration. Start to finish is nice.
I really love what you did with this restoration, and with how you shared the steps you took to achieve it. The copper is perfect in my opinion. Great work and thank you. Entertaining and helpful. 👍
Once again, outstanding, thanks for including us.
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Nice video editing work and a great restoration using the processes available to you. Anyone would be proud to have that in their workshop!
Nice job I have two very old drill presses ones 100 years old and works great...
Love it.
Your restoration videos always make me happy. I enjoy seeing the old and decrepit tools being given a new life.
Beautiful colour great video too
Save your WD-40 for cleaning and squeaky hinges... Mix yourself a 50-50 solution of Acetone and Automatic Transmission fluid... it will make WD-40 look like water and its dirt cheap to make... It was tested against some of the best and most expensive penetrants on the market.. The Acetone really helps it to penetrate rusted areas... Try it, you won't be disappointed... Very nice restoration... thx for sharing...
Awesome job. I truly appreciate your work and attention to detail. Keep up the great job
Love your videos mate. Awesome job 👏👍
Well done, really like what you made of this. Best regards from Switzerland
Excellent job on that drill press. The copper is a great nod to the older look. The black and copper does look really good together. Keep up the great videos. Can't wait to see the compressor video.
Man, watching this is soooo satisfying.
Color is okay, I think for my shop I'd do something like hamerite blue ... but the best part is not the color but the shiny restored sand, chuck and all the other metals. Awesome!
Great job on the drill press
Great restoration video. Not much said w/o much talking, straight to the point. Awesome!
Copper and Black is always good, I think it looks very good. The Hammer Tone part just adds to the depth and character of the finish.
Well done, young man! Well done, indeed. It went from looking like a wreck to something that will fetch top dollar!
A great restoration... more real life than some of the other shops who seem to have every goo-gaw and tool.. Bravo!
Well restored and a big yes to the colour scheme.
Nice work on the restoration. A couple of things:
1) Don't sell it. Have one DP for wood, one for metal. You won't regret it.
2) For the arc of shame on the table, take it to be brazed. The brazing will go nicely with the paint choice.
3) If PB Blaster or Kroil (or similar) are available in your location, they are better than WD40 for getting seized parts to move.
4) I have a large PVC tube I use for stuff like this (plus several smaller ones for smaller applications). One end is permanently capped, the other with a removable cap. I keep it vertical and place large metal tubes/rods in from the top and fill with Evaporust. Let it work for 24 hours and tip the tube to drain the Evaporust and pull out the treated item. No need to cut the tube into a trough.
Wooden vee blocks next time for that pillar soak I was so worried you would roll all the evaporust out all over the place! Great Channel mate!
Lots of good things in your video.
I really like the paint scheme it is kind of a retro Era design. Nice job.
Very nice job you must be very happy with it
I like the color of the drill it looks cool and vintage both.
Really enjoyed this restoration from start to finish. It just shows you what can be achieve with knowhow, patience and attention to detail. The bronze colour I must admit turned out well but as a traditionalist I would have liked the original cream colour applied. This machine will keep on working many years after all this Chinese and Korean rubbish has been put in a skip!
Unfortunately most products for home use does not have much quality no matter the country of manufacture. Even our food quality has dropped while the prices have skyrocketed. In North Amercia that is.
Amazing work, the exact same as my pops drill I have in my shop only mine is more like the before than the after. Well done sir keep it going.
I like the color. It blends with the other things in your shop.
The paint looks good.
Superb restoration!
Very cool and downright magical seeing before and after.
Fantastic work and agree on the color you choose. Great job.