Tool Talk
Buying, Selling, and Trading => Buying, Selling, and Trading => Topic started by: RJAAAAAA on November 15, 2013, 10:45:02 PM
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This is a nice old drill press, not real big and heavy like most, I beleive they call this a "camel back" drill. I have torn it down cleaned and painted it and put it back together. It is a Ganedy - Otto from Ill.,probably from the 40's it's a #28, the machine was used by the Kemp Machinery Co. in Baltimore, MD. It stands about 35" tall and weighs in at 80#. Everything spins nice and easy, I've never powered it with anything to use it but it should work great. It's a two speed belt driven, there is a small pulley on the drive shaft that may have connected to an electric motor. The unit is located in Fairfield,Pa. 17320 and is a local pick up only. I'm asking $199.00 . thanks for looking
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Cool! I wish I was close enough.
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Welcome to the forum RJAAAAAA. How about telling us a little about your interests and tool collecting pursuits in the Welcome board section. Makes it a lot easier to deal with folks that show an established interest in the forum, and lets us know who you are!! You will find a great group of people with similar interests on the board, and probably make some new "tool collector" friends!!
That said, I had one similar, I think it was a No. 15. Sold it for $35 at a blacksmith conference. Now that I think about it, it may have been a Buffalo. Can't remember, been a few years ago.
Paint scheme is interesting. Is that based on original researched color or just personal preference? I love seeing old machinery restored to original colors and look, based on old catalog photos.
I'd love to have this, but not within my budget and/or price point for a tool like this. Painted up and restored like this, is more of "look at" then a use it tool.
Just my opinion, as I know someone will jump up, on, or behind me with a flaming post about criticizing peoples pricing. Not the intent of my post at all. Enjoy the forum!!
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Thanks for looking and your input, I'll post some personal info as some as time permits. I painted the drill press the way I thought it would look nice, I think the original color was probably all black. Your right about being a LOOKER although it is certainly up to the task if you wanted to use it. Not to many around and it would be a great addition to any shop.
Ron