How to Restore a Post Drill

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[bernardhill]

Loved it..❗Recall it from my High School days in Metalwork Class 1961...could kick my Tail that i didn't have the funds available at the time in 1966 whilst the local Co-op had a shelf littered with them then, never to be seen again..❗😢
Built my entire Borehole Handpump on the Neighbours Drillpress equivalent and have always dreamt of one day acquiring one in particular use & value for Rural Knife Making and Bladesmithing here in Africa..managed to get a good Flypress which costs an Arm & a Leg in this part of the World, but happy as it makes life easier at age 78 for the old arm muscles..❗
Keep up yhe good work ❗👍🏻👏🏻
Shalowm ❗🙇‍♂️🇿🇦

[arboristBlairGlenn]

I enjoyed drilling through a splitting wedge just because. Made me realize how important it was back in the day. The pattern makers for the castings were amazing.

[bhazen]

This makes me miss my old post drill. Got it from my great grandfather and was stolen when I moved. I used mine for everything that needed a hole. I even modified a 3 jaw drill chuck so I could use normal drill bits for drilling steal

[mrkrause]

Nice job….I was fascinated ……love the Babbitt bearing demonstration!

[mattelias]

"Oh... left-hand thread..." I have been there too often. Don't feel bad. A thought for you: I've found degreaser solvents work well as weed and plant killers (long story...), so I hope your lawn and hostas are still okay.

[kelvinsparks]

Good restoration and a striking blue, well done. Your video has given me the encouragement to dig out my old pillar drill and get the handle cranking again lol

[arboristBlairGlenn]

GREAT VIDEO! I have the exact same post drill and seeing your disassembled explanation gives me a lot to work with. Your narration is perfect and seeing the details of each part is so valuable. Mine is mounted and works but is rusty rusty rusty.

[brendanlangord]

Great video. I love tool restorations. Making the old, new and working again is so satisfying.

[egbluesuede]

ambitious and well executed as always. I really enjoyed watching this reno and learned more than usual. The babbit thing was totally new for me!

[fundi_mike]

for the final touch, maybe an oil cap for the oiling holes to prevent sawdust/similar getting in.

[SandyMasquith]

You had me at gizmosity. Did I spell that right? ;). Thanks, James. Great video.

[wwtrkr]

Oh, I love this. What a fantastic piece of kit. There's been a couple of unrestored ones around me these past few weeks and I've been eyeing them up. Maybe a project for me soon. Looks great in the blue, too!

[fe]

Watched the whole thing in anticipation of the post drill pun😁Thanks for the great video and pun!

[MCsCreations]

Pretty amazing work, James! 😃
It turned out fantastic!
And... Blue! 😬
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[lynxg]

James, that's an excellent restoration, looks absolutely amazing, such a cool, old tool. Gizmosity, definitely needs to be added to all official dictionaries :-D
Have to say, the left hand thread bit had me LMAO, but not at you, but with you, because if you've been tinkering long enough, at some point that's happened to all of us :-D

[Vikingwerk]

I just got a post drill at a estate auction, looking forward to this process.

[robinalexander]

Awesome. I refurbished a union drill press out of England, really good fun. cheers from Tasmania

[JackFright]

And another very cool restoration. Thanks!

[egonmilanowski]

I was unable to source Evaporust locally as well. I eventually bought a 5 gallon and 3 gallon bucket online and it was worth it. Nice restoration. I have a post drill and love it.

[jasonfaulkner]

That is cool I love restoring old tools