Tools - saved from the grave

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Picked up this home made oxy-acet. dolly for $20.00. There was this old scrap post drill bolted to the dolly. I can't wait to get rid of the drill press so I can see what kind of score I got on the dolly....

 

[Doofy]

Very cool find. Absolutely love old tools.

 

[pjtoledo]

wood pulley on the press, 5 lug wheels on the cart. interesting combination.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

The press is originally hand cranked. It has some gearing that advanced the drill bit down as you turn the crank. Someone added the wooden pulley and an old 3/4 hp electrical motor and v-belt with a household light switch as an on/off. The main bushings seem to be good but one side gear bushing is worn. The wood pulley easily detaches. I haven't taken a close look yet, it's out at my storage for now.