Posted by Chris Case [162.158.58.72] on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:34:55 :
In Reply to: OT but still cool old stuff. Camelback Drill Press posted by Alex J [162.158.78.115] on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 08:28:16 :
The open frame motor down low would get chips init, and sparks would fly. But a piece of pipe on the handle meant I could drill 1 1/2" holes by merely hanging an arm over the pipe. I learned to change speeds with the flat belts while it was running. Safety guards? We don't need no steenkeeen safety guards.
Later, in my own shop, we has a 36" band saw. Made for line shaft drive, I put another open frame motor on it. Cool motor, had a slip ring oiling system for the sleeve bearings.
But the 54" wide belt sander was the queen of the shop. I wonder if I have any pics?