So, I'm just getting around to posting last weeks flea market grab.
Found this almost hidden under some table saws and scroll saws on stands, at a vendor's area that is usually a good source for hand tools. The place was getting ready to close, so I found the seller and got a price. Don't think I could have done much better for $35. So glad I bought a truck last fall, this wouldn't have fit well in the wife's little sedan!
Everything is there, included a HUGE old 1/3 HP Leland motor, which I will replace with a smaller, higher HP motor after I finish refurbishing this beast. Nice and heavy, this will replace my little Haba Flate benchtop in the shop. The model/serial number tag cleaned up nicely with a little simple green and an old toothbrush. Looks like a lot of the original grey paint is still intact on this drill, under all the greasy crud caked on it.
The only damage I see is a missing switch, a few drill marks on the table, and a broken thumbscrew to adjust the motor horizontal position. Most everything should be an easy fix once I get cracking on this. Missing the little spindle cover that mounts on top the pulley guard, but I can live without that for now.
That's a great score! It will serve you well.
Very nice score.
That's nice, it would of came home with me too.
To have that luck! I'm drooling. Nice find, Aaron.
Quote from: OilyRascal on March 23, 2013, 06:50:23 PM
To have that luck! I'm drooling. Nice find, Aaron.
Derek!! Good to see you are live and well!
I don't know about luck, you know the saying.... even a blind pig will find an acorn if he roots long enough!!
Very nice find