A pair of Waldown drill presses

[mattm82]

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...

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/BF36B36C-A1E9-4B06-B98B-075022F8C5D1_zpsxvl7echd.jpg

And after a quick tidy...

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/912596C2-5517-4852-A7A8-53C3853E3179_zpsnzdbdbia.jpg

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.

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/FEEE8EE3-66F2-473F-A4C4-4F91668A6766_zpsoaiwsz2k.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/45105BE6-465F-4934-AC13-D95590CE3C00_zpsvfv7gvw4.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/6612C7D7-9524-43F6-A579-951E8D9DFCAD_zpsjryvjafd.jpg

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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[Simplicity]

Nice find Matt
And you got two well done most would be happy with one

Matt also lol

[mattm82]

Thanks Matt. I figure you can never have too many Waldowns!! And this way I can take the time to restore each properly.


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[Simplicity]

Keep the progress reports coming in
I think you will find more will pull up to watch as you get further into it [emoji3]

[mattm82]

Keep the progress reports coming in
I think you will find more will pull up to watch as you get further into it [emoji3]

I'll be sure to. I'll no doubt have a variety of questions too.

Keen to get started but the first step is working out what I've got and what I need. I have emailed brobo and hoping to hear back from them next week.


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[Simplicity]

Thumbsucker
Has just about finished is
In antique tools and machine section

[DSEL74]

Same drill.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/waldown-restoration-190392

[mattm82]

Same drill.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/waldown-restoration-190392

It sure is [emoji106] appreciate the reply! Someone had a catalogue from the mid 50's with it also but brings the age up a bit now. I have the slots on base as well as table but the bottom ones aren't t-slots from memory.

Kwijibo99 posted picks of his drill in the thread and his is the other model I was asking about I'm pretty sure. No slot and bolt in the front of the drill head and the plate on the front!

Just about everything I needed in one thread!


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[DSEL74]

I think the light one would be older.

Can you put up a photo of the brass name plate.

[mattm82]

I'll take a happy snap in the morning, still at work now...
Ueee thinks it's called a craftsman model.


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[DSEL74]

Never heard of a "craftsman" model… Be interested to learn.

There is a stripped down basic version of the more recent models call a WorkMax I think, which is grey and is similar in it's limited features.

[mattm82]

I'm kind of hoping Brobo gets back to me but I'm not holding my breath! I'll keep you posted.


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[mattm82]

I think the light one would be older.

Can you put up a photo of the brass name plate.

As requested...

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/9CAC528A-5C8E-4F07-8944-C26C4EAB8836_zpsaoxmtkeg.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/C10A2DE1-B33E-4156-A7AE-3C2FE5BCCDD4_zpszahq58yw.jpg


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[mattm82]

Made a little progress today before I lost the light. Did a quick removal of rust and paint. Will go back and clean everything up and get it ready for powder-coating as soon as the shop re-opens.

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/B5183375-C3A7-472D-A797-6B24F1868405_zpstpdylemi.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/21B49997-133E-4A1D-ABDC-2DA465E3D7B8_zpscebyulpc.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/CCD9B2FF-489B-4F14-B36B-0E17DF945E34_zpsbde7mn87.jpg

All parts are good to go except the rear step pully, which has a crack and I need a return spring, which is absent.

Any suggestions for colour?


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[Simplicity]

They look better already

[mattm82]

I've found a local company with plenty of experience welding/brazing cast iron. I want to table restored but have decided against trying it myself. Need that done before any powder-coating.
Will hear back after the Xmas break and will also get the plate surface ground prior to paint


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[mattm82]

Have a lathe, may as well use it...
http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/550DB4E1-43C1-4640-AA31-B97A9D14B59F_zpsg8q92s6s.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/14857EF4-6935-48DE-BBFD-D04F4FAD5700_zpsbw8ijzaw.jpg



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[mattm82]

Welding all done. I still need to clean the face and machine the slots again but making progress. Much better Han it used to be!

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/DB2BC559-543A-4DBE-993E-BA2219DA0B0E_zpsja3tomet.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/21B49997-133E-4A1D-ABDC-2DA465E3D7B8_zpscebyulpc.jpg
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[mattm82]

Just won a Waldown vice on eBay to go with the drill presses. Apparently in excellent condition.

Will probably paint it to match the drill.

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/D6ED7EF9-F9B4-416E-BFD9-428D8378C5CA_zpsm3slzyq9.png

Very pleased!


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[mattm82]

Vice arrived today. While it doesn't look it in the pic it's almost brand new. I cleaned off the surface rust and the painted surfaces are in great condition. It will not require any touching up at all!

This will go perfectly with my drill with the t-slot table.

I'll post a pic of it tomorrow. Forgot to take one in my excitement.


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[mattm82]

Amazing condition!

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/E4E24ACA-FC7D-4614-B967-49F5B4525272_zpshcxm0v4t.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/388F0185-E353-426B-99D7-A70DDF453232_zpstuhoctxu.jpg

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/4BF82346-078C-41FA-9C1A-3BFD6DAE329C_zpsy4jrjepf.jpg


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[eskimo]

Thanks Matt. I figure you can never have too many Waldowns!!




oh yes you can..i have 5 of them ..i reckon about 2 -3 too many...maybe even 4
:D

[eskimo]

Just won a Waldown vice on eBay to go with the drill presses. Apparently in excellent condition.







wish I knew it was ebay...you may not have won it

[DSEL74]

I saw but didn't think it was in such good condition? I got given one last week, it the Swiss cheese model.

[mattm82]

I saw but didn't think it was in such good condition? I got given one last week, it the Swiss cheese model.

It looked pretty rough in the eBay pics but was just saw dust and surface rust. Just used a wire wheel and it was good to go.

[mattm82]

wish I knew it was ebay...you may not have won it

I pay for everything in eBay with PayPal but it turned up...

[eskimo]

Welding all done. I still need to clean the face and machine the slots again but making progress. Much better Han it used to be!



with what and how did you weld it to get it to look that good

[mattm82]

I didn't weld it... I wasn't game. I got a welder to do it for me. I'm going to get some knackered cast iron at some point and learn how though. Didn't sound too hard... Preheat, weld, pein, repeat. I can ask what rods he used though