Restoration Series: Rockwell Radial Drill Press
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- čas přidán 4. 02. 2023
- In today's exciting episode, I'm restoring a 50-year-old radial drill press as the latest addition to the shop. Do you know what makes it radial? Find out!
Parts used in the restoration:
Work Light: www.amazon.com/dp/B09VDLB4JH
Push Button Switch: www.amazon.com/dp/B07C34LXXS
Tesa Fuzzy Tape: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Paint: www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-778...
Primer: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Music
Story Time - Gurty Beats
Light - David Cutter Music
Out On My Skateboard - Mini Vandals
Buckeye Bonzai - Vans in Japan - Jak na to + styl
In my opinion it turned out realy, realy beautiful, for me the choise would be easy!
I'll have to agree with other previous comments that I sincerely appreciate the voice over without the shop sounds style of videos. Also I've just realized that the voice-over style is what all of my most favorite channels use in their content creations
Appreciate it Brent!
I’m about to restore this very drill press. Amazing resource, thanks for providing.
Thanks for the kind words! Good luck with your restoration.
I found one years ago with a mortising attachment. IT had an easy life. IN retirement I have rebuilt several machines. To clean masts and long shafts I use 3 and 4 jaw chucks with a 1/2 -20 mounting requirement. I mount chuck on part and spin with drill and v-blocks. I should sell my 109 lathe, but without chucks. I have 3 other lathes ( 12, 10, and 6)
Good video. I like the running commentary and appreciate that it’s to the point and not unnecessary babbling. I have a similar Homecraft radial arm drill press, so I can use a few of your tips.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it.
I bought a 1969 version yesterday ($150). It's in reasonably good shape, but will need some dialing in. I made a hand wheel to activate the quill; better than the stick! Thanks for this video, it is very helpful.
A wheel would be a great upgrade! I'll add it to my ToDo list.
looks good Just picked up second Radial Version Rockwell Beaver 1700 yesterday. Needs switch and cord Has been kept in amazing shape. About 125.00
Great job! Replacing the plastic was a great choice. As far as the money goes, if you're going to keep the drill then its definitely worth that amount and even more. Everytime I use a machine I restored or even just walk past it, it puts a smile on my face. But if you are doing it to sell it, it'll have to be because its an enjoyable hobbie because you won't make much if any unfortunately.
Well anything to do whit restoration I liked very much much I this machine never wil be made again no this days everything is made to lasts minimum look this machine last other 100 years good job my friend respect to that I say hello from london and Colombia just 300 will do good to me thank my friend send to Colombia I will use there in my work shop 😅
Dude, super quality. I’m also restoring an 11-280. I was debating on that ugly guard and didn’t know if I should fabricate one or attempt to use an older one. Definitely going with the older version if I can locate one.
No critiques of your video, loved your commentary, it wasn’t over the top and was very informative and entertaining. The music mix was pretty well balanced and that was a huge surprise.
Great video, definitely subbing!
Appreciate the kind words!
Well done all around! Love the old Delta line...after this I'm ready for a similar project!
A legit comment request... You do great commentary and even bad in my opinion is better than none. As I listen while doing other things commentary let's me know when I want to watch, pay closer attention, like, save, or rewind and watch again. And definitely restoration over big box, nice job. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your content. Sincerely your newest subscriber.
Thank you for the kind words!
You said the motor pulley was upside down. No, it's in the correct position.Look at the plastic belt guard you got rid of. It shows the correction of both the motor and spindle pulleys. Beautiful job of restoring it, by the way, :)
Thank you for the praise! In the middle of the video I had the pulley upside down but I fixed it at the end.
no its great to have feed back On the proses . & the answer to your question is No I have a modern tip & the spline with in the quill as broken twice. I not. the quill as a keyways & much thicker shaft. so in thinking preamps a new shaft & quill is in order.
Personally I prefer hearing the creator of the video and project. I tend to tune way from the silent or music backed videos. I doubt you could get the solid quality of the basic unit, never mind the very rare radial verson. There are many videos of trying to rebuild new bought Chinesium drill presses and other machines to get adequate performance from them. Thanks and good luck.
I've been looking for a small radial arm drill for my small shop here in the UK. Can't seem to find one. Excellent video (and commentary!). Good job sir.
Thank you Morgan! Good luck in your search.
That holesaw while holding was dangerous that’s why vises are made
Beautifully done
The low key commentary was just right, not long and boring. The only thing I didn't like about the video was it was run too fast. It could have been a little slower in my humble opinion.
Great video!!! I purchased the Rockwell 11-280 new back in the 70's, mine has the pretty bright yellow hood on the front. My press is in great shape even has the original table. I removed the wooden table and removed surface rust on the table, cleaned and wiped all the metal parts with rust inhibitor/lube. Replaced the original table and installed a Lee Valley table with fence on top. I know I have the manual for this drill press, but unable to locate it currently. I noticed you pulled out the little knob on the top left side of the sliding tube and looked like yours clicked back in place, I can't get mine to move. Is that to register the 90* slot on the tube? I didn't realize I'm missing the round chrome piece (that you drilled out for your electric switch.) Do you know what that is called as I'd like to find one. My motor is made by Rockwell and came with it. I just cleaned mine yesterday and found your video today, wish I'd found your video first. I have a very hard time raising the heavy table, I'm 66 year old lady. I purchased a very small 8 ton bottle jack that fits perfectly under the table...slid it to the back of the table and helps tremendously in raising the table. THANK YOU for such a great detailed informative video!!!
Yes, the little knob on the side is to register in the slot of the tube. I've found that it's not all that critical since the manner in which we tension the drive belt is by loosening & tightening the set screws on the head casting (bad design, in my opinion). The round chrome piece is PN# 448-01-031-0002 and it's name is "Cover" - so helpful, right?! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the comment!
I researched the chrome piece with no luck, the piece looks like the kitchen sink- hole plug...I'll need to make a trip to the hardware store. thanks again. @@The_Master_Of_None
Did you ever find new depth stop nuts?
I came across a website selling a pair of them for (IIRC) 40 bucks, and thought that was way too much money for two nuts. I haven't needed to use the depth stop yet, so time will tell if I actually need them one day. But I'll be keeping my eyes open for 1/2" - 16 nuts.
@@The_Master_Of_None Yes, too high! Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for a great video. It inspired me to tune up my Rockwell radial drill press and I now have it working better than ever. But I haven't done the full tear-down build back better treatment to it that you have done. I might put the time in to do it if I thought it would solve one problem. The problem is the horizontal column. When the headstock is pulled out halfway to the max, it slides as easily as a well greased trombone (with dry lube). On the other end of its range, with the motor further away from me, I have to rock it from side to side to move it forward or backward. It seems to be binding somewhere. I thought the weight of its 1HP 3phase motor might be causing it to bind, but a 1/2HP 3PH motor would only weigh 2lbs less. Does yours slide freely back and forth throughout its range of motion?
No, there is some effort to slide it back & forth. I applied some wax but I think that causes more problems than it's worth. One day I'll strip it off and stick with WD-40 or 3 in 1 oil.
You didn't really show the spindle bearing, bushings or the pulley bearing assembly. Were all of those in good condition? Any pulley wobble on that extended race bearing? Did you inspect the spindle bearing? I'm thinking mine may need to be replaced, but they are difficult to find.
Everything looked to be in good condition, and there's not a lot of wobble - at least, not enough to be concerned with for the time being.
@@The_Master_Of_None When you pulled that top pulley off… is there a grub screw or something I’m missing? Was about to out a puller on it, but don’t want to crack the wheels. Looking at the old diagrams I’m not really seeing anything
Thanks
Actually, there's three screws, on the bottom side. I have copies of the owners manual (or flyer, or brochure, they really don't have a title) from 1962, 1971 and 1974. Each have a parts diagram and you'll see them labeled as part #24. Easy to overlook, for sure.
Thanks- ya got the screws, just needed a little rubber mallet help… on to the rest of the rebuild! 😂🎉
@@The_Master_Of_None thanks for the quick reply, ya I had everything out.. just needed to be sure before giving it a few whacks with the rubber mallet and it slide out... on to the rest.
I restored on that and it cost me 200 and a lot of time
I am currently restoring a drill press exactly like this one. I have a problem though and I hope you may have an answer. The chuck on my press broke and I do not have the locking collar for it. Where can I find a replacement chuck and collar for it??
I'd think the first place to go is eBay. There're also a few websites that cover old shop tools, you could probably check their For Sale section.
@@The_Master_Of_None awesome, thank you
Sheesh, how many things did the 70's screw up? That cover.....
Yup, it was quite the eye sore!
Do you remember your grandfather having a Craftsman radial drill press in his basement?
Do you remember when he got it? In my research for this project, I found that Sears sold this exact same model with their name on it, although I don't know when that happened.
The commentary was very helpful and not over the top which was nice.
Looks cool but 300 is too much. There's plenty of lightly used drill presses on marketplace for under 100 bucks that'll drill holes all day and don't need to be restored. If your into restoration is a cheap enough hobby not knocking it I enjoy the videos.
Quite true. It wasn't about cost for me, it was the challenge of restoring something new.
These old tools are QUALITY and handed down from generation to generation! Tools manufactured today might as well be considered throw away, because they will not hold up to time or use. Actually I believe I made money on this 'vintage' drill press as I've seen them for sale in the $300 price range...and I know I payed way less than $200 new, and had years of use. Yes, this video is awesome.
Great job . Always Restore when possible . Keep the comentary . Oh and if it was mine I'd see about a little modification to get the new pulley guard to sit flush but that's just me . Just found your channel and I'll be around too see more . Thank you for sharing .
Welcome aboard Glen! Regarding removing the pully guard tabs so it sits flush; I have to agree. The challenge will be the spindle will hit the inside of the pully guard so I have to sit back and "admire the problem" some more before making a change.
@@The_Master_Of_None I see what you mean and so a friend and I are going to study it a bit on what kind of fabrication can be done and when we have an idea or two I will get back to you on it. Keep up the good work .