My Brass Hammer Waitlist: paskmakes.com/the-brass-hammer/ It took a while to get around to restoring this drill press but it was definitely worth the wait. Now I just need to make a stand for it and maybe a vintage style control box. Just to add some more info: Paid $200 for the drill press, the VFD was $90, bearings and belt $125 and the paint $40. A new Brobo Walden drill press can be found here for comparison brobo.com.au/product-category/drills/3m-drills/ They're not exactly the same but they are very similar. :)

It is always worth fixing old stuff, and new. As consumers (not businesses where time and money are the bottom line ), we have a social responsibility to keep stuff out of the waste stream and landfill. It is (or should be) the other side of the coin of consumerism. Also old fixed stuff is just cooler. And learning the skills to fix newer value-engineered items is satisfying in it's own way

Honestly, I have never seen a Pask Makes video that I didn’t think was awesome. Your narration, filming, editing, story telling, and workmanship are top notch. Please don’t ever think something you’re doing is not video worthy.

What a beautiful old drill press. Glad to see such a thorough restoration on it. Side note: I'm sure most of us wouldn't mind watching you tackle a few home repair projects; especially if it will help you stay on good terms with the missus.

Vintage tool restoration is some of the best content on KZfaq. Thanks for this!

If you're doing home repair, kitchen upgrades, bathroom remodel, windows... I'll watch all of that as well. You can make your wife happy and still keep up with videos on the channel!

Lovely work as always Neil and well worth shooting a video. It came out looking great and those classic blue-green machine colours are just so distinctive. I vote for painting the lettering. I'd love to see a classic style control box to hide-away the modern VFD too.

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzfaq.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

I love restoration videos when they're done with an attention to aesthetic details while maintaining elements of its original design. This definitely is one of them. I would only paint the original casting letters to white because it seems to demand it. A control box build video would be nice too!

I just stumbled across this and it was so impressive. You literally rush through this process wasting no time with what I call "filler" or useless prattle totally unrelated to the main point of the video. You're the first KZfaqr I've seen who does that and I salute you. Of course I subscribed and hit the bell to see what else you have available. It was a thrill watching a videographer get straight to the point. It made me literally sit on the edge of my seat hoping I didn't miss whatever came next.

Last year I was given the exact same Waldown 8SN Series 3 from my father-in-law, whose father originally owned it. He bought it in the early 1950’s in Victoria where it was originally manufactured. It has seen a lot of action in its life but still runs flawlessly. It’s a beautiful machine. I have given it a quick clean, but would love to restore it properly to see it live another 70 years, and I now have a complete and in-depth guide, thankyou! Keep up the good work!

I have my Dad's old drill press. Very similar to this one. He attached a length of chain connecting the chuck key and the housing so it would never get lost. Best low tech hack ever!

I am not sure why you didn't think restoring that drill press would be a great video. Thus was awesome. Live seeing an old tool getting a new lease on life. And seeing the methods and chemicals used is always useful. I would be very interested in seeing how you deal with the 3 phase power issue.

What a gorgeous machine. I love these restoration videos. You have just the right mix of “go the extra mile” and “good enough” to make it fun and seem attainable to us mere mortals.

when you ask us "to let you know if that's something that we'd be interested in watching", the answer is yes! always yes! 🙂

Early to mid 1900 machines are the best ever made. They were built to last. You have real talent to keep this era alive. Thank you for sharing.

What a beautiful old drill press and skillful restoration. Neil, you never disappoint!

Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I wouldn’t mind seeing a whole house restoration, might make Cath a little happier! 😁

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="50">0:50</a> - Famous last words, "...how hard could it be?" Always precedes hours of frustration for me on what i thought was an easy task.

I love seeing these old tools brought back to their former glory. I do believe that painting the branding white will really make the whole unit pop!

It would be awesome to see how you make modern vfd control to look period correct and as though it was original for the unit rather than an afterthought. Beautiful job!

These resto videos are popular! I'm hooked, you should do more!! 😃😃

When a KZfaqr says "let me know if that's something you'd like to see." I imagine that it's just a way of baiting people to comment. Thus showing engagement and helping their videos in the algorithm... But of course I would love to see you both make the metric conversion of the dial and the VFD retro control box. Anything you make is a pleasure to watch and I'm happy to show my engagement for the algorithm!

Very nice result. Those old machines have much more character than the new ones

I haven't seen the video yet, but just wanted to say the finished result in the thumbnail is beautiful. Absolutely worth it, whatever it took 😁 Edit: awesome result Neil. And yes, would love to see a vintage inspired control panel 👍

Subbed about a year ago, probably my first time commenting. I just wanted to thank you for the content, it's always interesting and informative. Your projects are always unique your skills amazing and your imagination awesome. BTW, your formula for videos is perfect.

Yes on the vintage controls and table. We need more Pask

Nice to see a restoration video that isn't fake, also nice to see some old iron get some new life, they don't make em like they used to for sure.

I'd always buy the older ones, the modern ones aren't built to last. You'll not be buying any of them in 50 years time.

I've been sick today convalescing in bed re-watching my favorites of your videos from over the years. They've been a source of rest and inspiration. Thank you!

This drill press is high quality, made for eternity! New comes mostly from China and live time is limited for a few Years. You made a very good decision to restore it!!! Great job done.

Pretty sure all 1.08 million of us are going to watch anything you do, so post whatever videos you want. I personally would love some home renovation in between the woodworking and what not.

I have no need for the knowledge imparted in these videos, but I am fascinated by them. I could watch "Pask" watch paint dry and STILL be enthralled......................and when it involves resurrecting a worthy piece of kit its even more intriguing........ Thank you!

Great job, Neil. Looks like new. It's always worth it to rebuild if you can. There's the satisfaction of saying (to yourself) I did that. Bill

Certain things like tools made in a time when they were made to last will never stop having their beauty and optimal functionality, great work and thanks for sharing it, Regards

Great job... This is a quality made machine, it‘s not in the same league as a new import. The fact that it can be stripped down, cleaned & repaired speaks volumes... 👍🙂

Tool restorations are some of my favorite videos that makers put out on KZfaq. And it really doesn't matter to me what type of project you're doing. I'm going to watch regardless.

Beautifully done, Neil. I'm glad you restored this (some of my favorite YT channels are restoration ones). It's going to serve you well. As far as work around the house, doing stuff for your home (the Kumiko garden screen comes to mind) always has my attention. IMHO makers are the best at home repairs, renovations, improvements. And I learn what I can & can't do.

Nothing like restoring an old drill press. well built. the only thing to replace was the bearings. This is also very satisfying project. This is worth it.

Very well done. There is always great satisfaction in rescuing vintage machines such as this.

Neil, I wanted you to know that I absolutely love your videos, and they are always the ones I look forward to the most out of my prenumerations. Your humble attitude has helped me tremendously with accepting the results of my own projects, to see the learning process and to calm my perfectionistic tendencies. My partner sends out her thankful hand-waving regarding that last part. Whenever you ask if we want to see this or that, the answer is always "YES". Thank you!

Fantastic result. For some reason, old machinenery is more robust then todays stuff. Less electronics and build from grey cast iron. Wonderful

I've inherited my grandfathers old Waldown drill press, he never got rid of a tool, instead finding ways to keep them going. Mine is missing its depth gauge and depth stop. The original motor is long gone also, in its place is an old washing machine motor. It is otherwise a brilliant drill press and well worth keeping around. I plan to rebuild it in the future and keep it going for another 70 years.

I think you’ve underestimated the KZfaq restoration community Neil, actually woodworking videos eventually led me to restoration videos so this is lovely. I love all your videos but I saw this I was like ooh yay! Lol and yes show us how you further modify it!

Your workmanship is outstanding . The 3 phase motor speed control makes the press delicious.

I love using old machines. Absolutely fix them up if you have the time. Fabulous anvil by the way 🤠

My opinion about buying new or restorate old is; when you restorate you learn to understand the machine from the inside out. The research, time and effort you spend to the " Resurrection" of a hopeless device , standing in the grey area between use or scrap. To me it gives satisfaction. And i have to say that your knowledge has the warm hand,s to be trusted to restorations!!!

Congratulations Mr. Pask, you're now am official KZfaq Restorer, amongst other great things 😁. Please please do make a vintage-style control box and show us 🙏🙏🙏. That'd be awesome!!! 😎

Stuff I have restored over the years I tend to give it a good paint job and add pin stripping. Then any thing I can do to modern it up I will. I did an old drill press, a full floor model from maybe the 50s or 60s, I replaced the motor with a much newer and more powerful one. I change out the belt drive unit for a salvaged speed changer. Installed a set of led lights along with a moveable one off the main case, kinda like a spot light one. I used an old lamp to make it. I then added in the RPM gauge from the one I salvaged the speed changer off of. I found and added a much better rectangle table than a round one. I made all new aluminum knobs and knob switches. The last thing I was working on was a quick change quill handle and a electric quill. So I could set the down speed pressure with out having to hold it the whole time. It was super fun and when I sold it, it ended up sitting outside for several years, sad to see such a good drill press go unused. The guy paid a pretty ( 300 bucks ) penny only to have his wife buy him a brand new one. Though I am sure mine was still way better than that junk one he has now. I no longer live in that area and not likely to ever see it again and I do not need it. I have a bench top one that I kept after I sold everything and in the last 3 years I have not used it once. Thinking about giving it and everything I have to my neighbor in exchange for some free labor. I have a bunch of odds and ends that he could use.

Love seeing old things renewed, (especially old machine tools), and given a second life....if they ever come up with a restoration for people, I know where I'm having mine done, lol I was given a "Shopsmith" by a friend that happened to be built the same year that I was (1958), had a great experience restoring it.....

I feel like I would watch any video you make. I'd watch you watching paint dry as long as you did a voice over of it. That's how good your videos are.

Old machinery well looked after will always outlast new machinery. I’ve got a Ryobi drop saw that was my Dad’s which he got when I was about 7, I’m now 51 and it’s never missed a beat, similarly a Hitachi TR12 router.

That tool is from an era when things were made to last. Sadly, not much of that anymore. Also good to see a Pom making himself useful in Australia.😁

My grandfather had a drill press similar to yours. It was the first drill press i used. I loved how you manually had to move the belt position to adjust the speed. I am so glad you rebuilt yours. It's fantastic.

Love a restoration video. Can we get a "Pask makes his wife happy by fixing up the house" series?

You know, you see a lot of restoration videos where corners are cut and steps are skipped (e.g. rust removal, surface prep, etc.) and it usually seems to turn out okay. The care taken to make sure everything is done right including some extra steps is impressive and refreshing to see.

Having a drill press around the shop is a very good thing when needed. It is far cooler to have a vintage unit that you restored yourself (bragging rights) than to buy a lesser quality unit (for a higher price). Great job on that restoration. Vintage drill presses can be found for very little money and if you are willing to put in some time and elbow grease, you can have a drill press to be proud of owning.

I would LOVE to see some house fixes or remodels! Anything you film is worth watching!

Hi Pask, just a little tip, use wood planer chips after applying striper, they help scrub off old paint and soak up the mess at the same time. then just sweep up, easy peasy .

Congratulation on a million subscribers, Neil. Well deserved! Great job with the restoration. I appreciate the time and attention you spend on details. With a tool restoration, if it's worth doing at all, then it's worth spending the time to do it right.

I just found your channel, very well done...no wasted time. I'm here in the USA and have 2 very old drill-press quite similar, but the 'pillar' or floor mount type....I bought them with a ton or two of stuff from a welding shop that was closing up, back in 1981. Both are well used but still work, need a bit of care.. It has a hole in the main casting behind the front pulley, there's a bracket that fits in there with 4 groove idler pulley so you can get more speeds...Of the 2, only one had holes drilled in the work platform. I welded them up with some Lincoln Nickle 99 stick electrode...not quite a visual 'match' but came out pretty nice. I've drilled 1" (25.4mm)...holes in a 3/4" (19mm) steel plate with no problem. So the 'low-speed' idler pulleys are great. That 'ton or two' of welding stuff..? A 4X8 foot 1" thick work table...used for beating on and tacking stuff onto. Then, a 4X8 foot 2' thick plate that had been Blanchard ground...no beating on that...a few threaded holes in one corner where it had a hydraulic bender attached...both plates had a nice heavy frame underneath and 6" steel casters...so there's a TON or TWO. Then about 60 boxes and sealed steel containers of stick electrodes...50# each...another ton or two... I like your work here, I'll check out some more of your videos.

Always worth a video! I'm willing to bet I'm not the only one of your viewers who regularly watches restoration videos...

Loved this. As someone who restored an old drill press years ago, it is a very enjoyable project. I would actually encourage anyone looking to try their hand at tool restoration to start with something like a drill press. Even old chinese ones are worth doing so long as the body as cast iron and not broken as little things like new high quality bearings make all the difference in the world. Really easy project, really satisfying to complete and rather cheap to acquire because most people don't know what to do with old ones.

If you hold the bottle flat side down when you pour something like your degreaser, it will pour faster and more controllably without glugging and splashing. Thanks for sharing your projects. I've come to really enjoy your videos. 🙂

Spot on!! I'd definitely say paint the logo white, and I'm sure we all want to see that retro control box video!

This video brought so many memories because my father used to have the same drill in his workshop and as a kid I used it so many times to make things. It’s a beautiful restoration thank you

Always enjoyable to see a vintage machine restored for a long second life. Well done. As you said, a thing of beauty. Dave.

Neil… most of us would really enjoy watching you do/build things around your property! In past vids, you’ve mentioned building a new dining table, dining table light fixture, kitchen island, and you were going to craft some fencing to wrap around the carport somehow. I personally, would love to see you build out those things. I bet it would make Mrs. P pretty happy 👍🏻👍🏻

I have found that a scotchbrite wheel on the angle grinder will remove paint and rust without removing any metal. Hope that this helps. I love those old machines.

I love restoring old tools. I restored a small 8” bench top drill press a couple of years ago. It’s one of my most used tools in the shop. Yours came out better than new.

DEFINITELY worth it. I bought a complete, working, one-year-only Craftsman/Walker-Turner 15 inch drill press built in 1935 at an auction for only $25 because nobody else wanted it. I am cleaning and restoring it and hope it will be as wonderful as yours when done.

What a lovely old machine. Worth fixing? Absolutely! It'll outlast all of us! Fantastic job sir! The saying "They don't make them like they used to" is so true when it comes to tools. All the stuff you buy these days is made by the cheapest vendor basically. Old tools FTW!

Anything you fix or make is worthy of a video. You have a wonderful talent for sharing your knowledge ❤ I often watch your vids multiple times

I've enjoyed every one of your videos, and I'd be quite happy to see videos of you fixing the falling-down-around-you house -- two birds with one stone or some other metaphor. And I'll bet nobody will say "nah, don't show us that" to any of your video ideas!

Beautiful work, thanks for saving that wonderful old drill press.

Did an old Delta/Rockwell radial arm drill press a few years back. Always worth fixing up the old stuff. They may not have all the fancy electronics but they’re solid, build by people who cared and took pride in their work.

Excellent restoration. This drill press is now a very useful shop tool. The broken casting repair with JB Weld is undetectable. I think you should repaint the logo in white because the opening pictures show it that way. Thumbs up from the USA

Holy mackarel. Gorgeous restoration. If you ever question if something like this should be a video I will always vote yes. Love it, and the color. I would be proud to own that.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="885">14:45</a> - yes please, vintage control box! That sounds delightful. :)

A nicely designed and built drill press from what I can see. Nice to refurbish it and make it useful again. Every shop has to have at least one...or two drill presses...

The diversity of content, and your delightful narration, is what keeps me coming to your channel! I love it :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS VIDEO! I bought an 1940-1955ish drill press with the mortise attachment in okay shape. It runs but the motor cord cover is tatty and the there is something going on with the Chuck. But it looks very similar to yours. I think it’s beautiful! It’s so pretty!!!! Tools for me are like purses to other ladies😹. I was only brave enough to but it because of your video! I’m taking it down to the motor shop to have them fix up the motor and give it the once over. Then I’ll clean off my work bench or kitchen island if my teddybear doesn’t notice…😹. Last time he caught me washing car parts in the dishwasher. I mean I had to go work… and didn’t have time yo clean the tools off.

Is there anything you cannot do sir? Well done. Worth it? You are the only one who can answer, but no doubt, it is a well done job. Satisfing for sure. Thanks for sharing.

Very cool old drill press, glad you ended up filming it for us.

Lovely work Neil, these awesome old tools were made when Australia had quality manufacturing, that was on par with anywhere else in the world.

Well worth restoring, the quailty of the old machines is far superior to a lot of modern machines available today. I use a elderly Fobco 10 speed pillar drill, which has a 7/8" chuck,saved it from being skipped some years ago.

My dad used to reman electric motors. Ran the biz out of our garage for several years, until he fixed enough motors locally the work tapered off. Too small of an area to support it full time. He "sold" it to his partner/best friend (he bought our house to get in the country and it was included in the paperwork to make it official) and he did it as a part time side job and not worried about supporting a family. Dad then moved Ma and 2 of my sisters to Memphis, TN, the spring of '85 (I had moved to New Orleans and my oldest sis stayed with an aunt and uncle to finish school them marry her in the Air Force fiance). His partner was occasionally fixing motors last time or two Dad was up (2019) and we stopped by his house, but the subject hasn't come up the last few times we've talked since Dad's passing in '21, so I don't know if he still does. Some of those were good sized motors (2 feet/610mm in diameter).

I would take THAT drill press over any of the garbage drill presses produced today. Solid, precise, simple. Designed to perform its function perfectly, smoothy, for a long time, not designed to look pretty on a retail shelf at the lowest manufacturing cost possible.

Awesome, Neil. What a trip down the memory lane. My father had one similar to this one for decades, painted olive green. Thanks for sharing.

Taking the time to fix a restorable tool is always worth the time. I appreciate you taking the time to make one of your videos of the process. It may be the inspiration for one of your viewers to do the same.

Great job as always. I hope you paint the logo. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder Niel.

Nice video! Equipment from the same period as this drill press is my favorite stuff: High quality, heavy duty, durable, infinitely repairable, and great looking. A sand blasting cabinet would be great addition to your shop. No more methylene chloride on the skin.

Hello, I'm from Brazil - Rio de Janeiro. His restoration project was very top. Congratulations👍🏽

I watch a lot of these type of videos, restorations, and you telling what and why your doing it as the video goes on , is perfect. Well done and your work is top notch 👏

Pask, the answer is always: “Yes, that is a thing we’d like to see.” 😎😎😎 Beautiful restoration!

Such a joy seeing older models restored and looking great. A testament to how well things have been made. Great restoration job 👏

Greetings from Humboldt County California, USA Fast becoming one of my favorite channels. Thank you for the time it takes to edit so well. I would go with the vintage look for the control box, and definitely make the metric part.

Very Nicely done!!!! A beautiful restoration to any workshop!!!

That was a perfect blend of narration and action. Just the right amount of each.

Exactly what I want to do with an old drill press some day! It always galls me to have to stop one's work flow and mess with a belt change to get the right speed for the job in hand. Truth to tell it usually doesn't get done... That VFD addition is the bee's knees! 🙂