Waldown drill restoration
Hello I am new to the forum so not sure if I have posted in the right thread. I have just acquired an old Waldown drill press. It’s in ok shape but bearings and chuck feel rough. I am pretty sure chuck is held on by a taper. I gave it a good go with a hammer and drift but it didn’t budge. Before I wreck it I thought I would ask people more expert than me before continuing. Basically I need some guidance as to how to
remove the chuck
Disassemble the chuck to clean it out
Remove the spindle mechanism so I can get at the bearings
Where to get the bearings
I have attached some pictures below
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated
Matt
R and EH Sparrow thicknesser
Hi Ausannie, I'm new to this forum but just to say that I have a lovely Sparrow thicknesser in perfect original order. It is in use most weekends making all sorts of things for my children and their families.
ACE wood working machinery Band Saw - help needed
Thanks to all here for the info provided.
I have an ACE 3 phase band saw which would be circa 40's or 50's
It had a Crompton motor now dead.
It's back together and running with a weg 6 pole mining motor - sweet as
The unit a a complete beast - I'd reckon 200 Kg all up
I do suspect there are bits missing and really need some help in working out what's missing
If there is anyone that can help please let me know - I can send pics.
I also have an Aritisan 8" table saw jointer - a fantastic tool (other than the kick back ... send a piece of timber across the workshop and through the wall)
Many thanks
Quote:
Originally Posted by
camoz
I was looking at ACE Woodworking Machinery, and thanks to Trove found this advert published in the Newcastle Sun 24th March 1948:
http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/...psyhrfgg1n.jpg
So based on that, this means ACE wasn't making the machines at the time? Premier Engineering Works 80-82 Tudor St Hamilton was making them. We even exported them to China:U.
Cheers,
Camo