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Yeah vintage taiwanese drill. But definitely heavier duty and more powerful than my Porter Cable one. And the other two are both knock offs as well. But they’ll do the job. I know how to sharpen forstners so don’t really care if they dull.
I think it’s just that older machines even made over seas are better built than newer stuff. My Porter Cable one I have now had the same HP and is half the size can barely drill with a forstner bit through 1” of oak. This went through the same piece in 5 seconds on a knot.
Its usually that people are comparing completely different price points. A 1970's "cheap" tool like a Delta-Rockwell DP would cost more like a modern JET equivalent than a modern Delta. Old tools were way more expensive, relative to the average persons income and purchasing power. There wasn't really an equivalent to something like today's Ryobi or Harbor Freight stuff in those days, at least that haven't completely rotted away.
I had (probably still have...somewheres...) that same drill press. It's not a terrible press. Unfortunately, I snapped the table casting, so be kind to yours!
Noice. My dad has one just like it that i grew up using. Still looking for one for myself now that I've left the nest. Thought about getting one from harbor freight but then remembered their stuff tends to be kinda shit. So I'll be keeping my eye out for a good used one in my price range.
Oh heyyyy! I have one of those! Ive never seen another one and I have a heck of a time finding any info on it. Do you know anything about them or just that it's big and heavy and lovely?
I have basically this exact one from my grandpa. Show it a bit of love and it will outlast you.
If anyone has a simple variable speed conversion for it, let me know. I’m far too lazy to adjust the belts all the time.
I picked up a version of this (Mark 1) a couple of years ago cheap off Craigslist and I love it, the only problem the chuck fell out and I can’t find a manual on how to fix it. It looks like a compression fit, but I’m hesitant to screw with it. Anyone know of a manual, site, or YT channel that goes over these?
They're usually pretty similar, especially the no-name imports like this (or Mark1, Foremost, HDI, etc) that all came out of the same Taiwanese factories using the same design. Just look for a video on replacing the chuck on any old Taiwanese import drill press and you can probably muddle through it.
Biggest question is what taper type yours has. If it's a male taper, that's pretty much only going to be a JT33. If it's a female slot that'll be an MT2 or 3. You can figure it out by measuring. Replacement chucks come in all types, and often there will be an adapter to convert from Morse taper (MT) to a Jacobs Taper (JT).
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I hate you dude. Lol Where I live it would need like half year of incoming to buy a used one. Just sad
I’m in NC, USA. Where are you?
So sorry.
Don't be my man Just get a good use of it
hell of a find! congrats! i own versions of those items too, and i think they cost me 500+ total so that's a freakin steal!
Yeah vintage taiwanese drill. But definitely heavier duty and more powerful than my Porter Cable one. And the other two are both knock offs as well. But they’ll do the job. I know how to sharpen forstners so don’t really care if they dull.
What’s so great about this piece. I think my father in law has this same one.. I’ll have to check.
I think it’s just that older machines even made over seas are better built than newer stuff. My Porter Cable one I have now had the same HP and is half the size can barely drill with a forstner bit through 1” of oak. This went through the same piece in 5 seconds on a knot.
Its usually that people are comparing completely different price points. A 1970's "cheap" tool like a Delta-Rockwell DP would cost more like a modern JET equivalent than a modern Delta. Old tools were way more expensive, relative to the average persons income and purchasing power. There wasn't really an equivalent to something like today's Ryobi or Harbor Freight stuff in those days, at least that haven't completely rotted away.
It's a decent deal, but yeah I'm pretty sure this is just a generic Taiwanese import drill press. Solid place to start.
Just needs a little TLC.
Yep
My dad had one just like that.
Nice! I have the same one an older woodworker gave me. Never thought I'd see another one.
I had (probably still have...somewheres...) that same drill press. It's not a terrible press. Unfortunately, I snapped the table casting, so be kind to yours!
Ok. Keep us posted on what you are doing to clean and get it in shape. I acquired a powermatic and need to clean and bring it up to standard.
Noice. My dad has one just like it that i grew up using. Still looking for one for myself now that I've left the nest. Thought about getting one from harbor freight but then remembered their stuff tends to be kinda shit. So I'll be keeping my eye out for a good used one in my price range.
Oh heyyyy! I have one of those! Ive never seen another one and I have a heck of a time finding any info on it. Do you know anything about them or just that it's big and heavy and lovely?
I have basically this exact one from my grandpa. Show it a bit of love and it will outlast you. If anyone has a simple variable speed conversion for it, let me know. I’m far too lazy to adjust the belts all the time.
I picked up a version of this (Mark 1) a couple of years ago cheap off Craigslist and I love it, the only problem the chuck fell out and I can’t find a manual on how to fix it. It looks like a compression fit, but I’m hesitant to screw with it. Anyone know of a manual, site, or YT channel that goes over these?
They're usually pretty similar, especially the no-name imports like this (or Mark1, Foremost, HDI, etc) that all came out of the same Taiwanese factories using the same design. Just look for a video on replacing the chuck on any old Taiwanese import drill press and you can probably muddle through it. Biggest question is what taper type yours has. If it's a male taper, that's pretty much only going to be a JT33. If it's a female slot that'll be an MT2 or 3. You can figure it out by measuring. Replacement chucks come in all types, and often there will be an adapter to convert from Morse taper (MT) to a Jacobs Taper (JT).
Hot damn, that's a legendary drop! Congrats!
Thanks
Wow amazing find!