A pair of Waldown drill presses

**mattm82** · 18th December 2015, 12:22 PM

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...

And after a quick tidy...

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.

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** · 18th December 2015, 09:34 PM

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

Matt also lol

**mattm82** · 18th December 2015, 11:04 PM

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** · 19th December 2015, 06:31 PM

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** · 19th December 2015, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by 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]

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** · 19th December 2015, 06:45 PM

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

**DSEL74** · 19th December 2015, 07:31 PM

Same drill.
Early Waldown Restoration

**mattm82** · 19th December 2015, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Same drill.
Early Waldown Restoration

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** · 19th December 2015, 10:57 PM

I think the light one would be older.

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

**mattm82** · 19th December 2015, 11:11 PM

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** · 19th December 2015, 11:14 PM

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** · 19th December 2015, 11:57 PM

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** · 20th December 2015, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by DSEL74

I think the light one would be older.

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

As requested...

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**mattm82** · 24th December 2015, 09:39 PM

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.

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** · 25th December 2015, 10:09 AM

They look better already

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