How to use a post drill

Pretty simple demo on using a post drill, AKA a manual drill press.

[georgegrieder]

Used one of these for my dad when I was 7yrs old drilled 1/2 in holes in 4x4x1/2 steel plates for hay wagon he was biluding took took me days to drill those 20 plates guess it gave me something to do lol How ever I still have that post drill in my shop still use when I'm not rushed brings back good memories I am 68 now was a long time ago!

[Rigga-pwnm]

Hi mate I bought mine from an auction place over here in Australia for $10, someone fitted an electric motor on it I use it all the time great machine to have in the workshop

[Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Bought another one of these to replace one i lost in a recent fire. They are perfect for those of use without access to ready electricity.

[TangoCharlieAlpha]

I was given one today, and I need to find a base plate for it, but it is amazing! These old tools tell a story!

[labrat]

Thanks for the video, I have often wondered how they worked, now I know.

[rd]

Love these tools. i have one i picked up at a yard sale a couple of yeas ago. cost was only twenty five bucks.

[lacaver]

lovely hand post drill, and the electricity you dont need it

[Zthreve]

Good video. I just got one today. It is a brilliant machine.

[keithdevers]

I have found a post drill just today. I tried not to act very exited, but I couldn't hold back. I'm gonna try to do some trading for it. Good luck finding one for your shop.

[OldIronShops]

Hay there one thing people always seem to do is mount the drill to high when the crank is at the top of its swing that should be about even with your shoulder . try it when you get one its a lot easer on the muscles in your shoulders . i think people are just used to seeing a modern drill press and think that where they should be at iv got one i am restoring on my channel should have another video up in a few days.

[McGuireMechanism]

Thanks for sharing! Can you please tell me about how long it would take to hand crank a 1/4" drill bit through a 1/4"-thick steel plate? Is it comparable to a low-power drill press, or is it not even in the same ballpark?

[williamlee]

Looks Like A Champion blower and Forge company post drill. Is it a number 101?

[taleem]

I have one of these i'm looking to get rid of if you're interested!

[madmike]

I got the same one but mine has two handles one on the crank and one on the flywheel

[drason]

I have had one for about 15 years now, but the advance cam is worn. I can't find anyone to restore the cast iron piece, and bring it into service. Maybe someday

[carlbarber]

I just pick one of these up it is a little seized up I am working on it and I am wanting to sell it

[joemmams]

I swear my grandpa had one with not only auto-feed but also auto-reverse!

[conleycustomironwork]

I picked up one for 40 bucks at a auction today

[martyslabaugh]

I just bought one of these and oiled it up and it began to turn then snapped the auto feed lever like a twig. Where can I get another lever ?

[richardl]

Hi everyone. My dad recently passed away and had one of these in his shop. Anybody have any clue as to what something like this would be worth? His is fully operational. Believe it has a handle on the flywheel as well though.