A couple of new drill presses

[Leigh Betsch]

I picked up these two new (new to me) drill presses a few weeks ago. They are Buffalo Forge 612 and 149. I did a little cleaning up and painting. I soaked them in phosphoric acid to de-rust then gave them a paint job and replace a couple of balls in the thrust bearing. They are pretty much retired, just wall hangers to look at. I figure the post must go in the Neanderthal forum cause there ain't no power but what you've got in your arm.

[Jim A. Moore]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

[harry strasil]

One of my Son in Laws gave me this nice tire bolt drill awhile back,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/smithing/adamdrill01.jpg

[Leigh Betsch]

A tire bolt drill? For drilling holes for wheel studs???

[harry strasil]

tire bolt - the special bolts that help hold the iron tire on Wooden Wagon Wheels.

[Leigh Betsch]

Jeez I should have known!:rolleyes: