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    Default What to do with an old Waldown 8SN

    Hi all,

    At the risk of sounding like I am trying to get a sale going without listing an item in the Market Place, I have a question about trying to determine the best way of moving this drill press on. Is it suitable for restoration or best sold as parts (I love old cast iron so when possible I prefer to sell knowing the unit will get restored, but I am also realistic and know that some things are just beyond repair, or at least practically repairing).

    To give some background, I have a Waldown 2M that was missing 2 of the capstan spokes, so I bided on a 8SN that was advertised as condition unknown (and by the looks of the pictures I was fairly sure of what the condition would be, but the spokes were in excellent condition). I was expecting to get a unit that had a fried motor or starter or both, but as it turns out the motor runs without noise, the starter seems fine, and apart for some issues (which I am unsure how major, I am starting to wonder if it is a good candidate for someone to take on as a restoration project).

    These are the issues that I have found:

    * Missing guard (has a shop fabricated bottom base)
    * They have practically all but cut the table in half with drill holes (it's not going to fall apart, but it looks terrible)
    * They have chipped off some parts of the pulleys, obviously using a screw driver to change the belt (more cosmetic, does not seem to be any sections missing deep enough to cut the belt etc.)
    * The return spring is missing
    * and of cause it is now also missing 3 spokes

    At this stage I still need to drill some holes to make sure the shaft or bearings are not bent, but apart from that it looks to be in sound condition.

    So the question is, assuming the drill press doesn't seem to have an issue with bearings etc. do the above issues still make it a viable restoration project, or should I be offering it up to the table to be carved into little bits. I would like to restore it myself, but I already have about 4 projects in the pipeline, and I have the Waldown 2M and recently picked up the newer 3M.

    To be honest, I would probably like to pull it apart and keep a few pieces for myself, but that is not really fair if it is possible to bring it back to full use. Lastly it is a 3 phase unit, (which I am thinking may be the nail in the coffin).


    Cheers,

    Camo

    P.S. I will ultimately list this in the Market Place, but like I said what I am after at this stage is a better understanding on if it should be sold together for a restoration, or parted out to help others restore existing machines.

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    If it were mine I'd be listing as a project because none of the issues you've listed is irreparable. Having 3 phase may be a plus for some because it makes fitting a VFD easier.
    The worst issue is probably the table but if it can still be used then it is probably not a show stopper. There are plenty of drills out there that are missing more parts and could supply a table.

    Michael

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    Hi Camo,
    I for one would be interested in it as a(nother) project machine, i don't have a decent drill press and there is nothing like saving an oldie. As Michael says the problems all sound fixable, even the table could have another piece of cast brazed over the top of it and re machined.
    Cheers,
    Ew
    1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.

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    Hello Camo,

    I hadn't read this before sending you a response to your PM a few minutes ago.

    You mentioned the return spring and its absence. When I was in Melbourne a week ago, my daughter and I ventured out to Bell Springs in Thomastown in pursuit of some Terry clips. On their wall mounted stock display was a collection of drill quill return springs. They may have one to suit your Series III 8SN. Could be a cheaper alternative to Brobo Waldown.

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    Bob.

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    I have 3 waldowns.2 need restoration...whatever you do dont throw nuthin out..i might want it...
    you might have to live to 99 till I get roundtuit tho

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