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. :)

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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!!

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!

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.

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!

At 0:50 - Famous last words, "...how hard could it be?" Always precedes hours of frustration for me on what i thought was an easy task.

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

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

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! 🙂

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

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.

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

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.😁

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.

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!

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

Couple things 1- We don’t only watch your channel because of the stuff you make, we watch it also because you’re knowledgeable and can make anything interesting. 2- Orange lettering to match the orange power might be neat. Different that something you’d usually do though.

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.

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.

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 👍

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!

Well what do you know !!? A restoration channel that's not a scam. Thanks for not beating it up and spraying it down with fake Rust-paint !!!

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.

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

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

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.

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!!! 😎

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!

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

Always restore these legacy tools. They do not make them like that anymore. Looks wonderful.

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... 👍🙂

I’d watch videos of you doing household repairs. You make everything interesting.

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.

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

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.

14:45 - yes please, vintage control box! That sounds delightful. :)

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

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

We would all happily watch your home repair videos as well

Just a suggestion. If you get a small powder coating set up with say 30 to 50 thousand KV and and oven, powder paint is faster than waiting for paint to cure, which is important for paints. An old kitchen oven works great as that is what I use. Powder paint is just as labor intense in the cleaning stage as is anything prepped for paint. The surface with tooth such as what a bead blaster produces than is a smooth surface. One drawback with powder paint in preparation is castings. Castings should be baked at 500 degrees for about an hour or so after the part is up to temperature. Castings can and do absorb oils and grease. By baking, it causes it to come out and can be cleaned after cooling so that when you are ready to powder coat, no oils will bubble up and destroy the finish. I went through this with a doctors office scale that you stand on and removing the powder to redo is time consuming and laborious unless you purchase the stripper that is more expensive than a good quality paint stripper. Once set up to do parts, you will enjoy the benefit of powder coating and putting the part to use once cooled. I want to get the Vevor machine and use just the gun and the circuitry because it develops 100KV and is adjustable, something needed. High voltage is good for large flat surfaces but tubing cluster joints need low voltage or no voltage to prevent the Farady Cage effect, the powder will not stick due to the electric field surrounding it. My first time experiencing this was on wing mounts of an Areonca Champ. So with kowing high voltage is great for large flat surfaces, you don't really need a high voltage set up and powder paint is just wonderful. BTW, aluminum castings can be a lot more effort to clean such as engine valve covers. You have to really get the prep work done correctly or suffer contaminants bubbling up to the surface during the cure.

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.

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.

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!

Vintage style control box? YES PLEASE

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

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!

Anything you do is worthy of a video! I see a sandblaster in Pask's future!

I'd honestly watch videos of any of your work. The more the merrier.

Happy to watch you fixing up the house just to keep Cath happy

Totally here for the vintage box build!

A vintage control box build would be awesome to watch.

Amazing job Mate !! would love to see you build the vintage control box and drill press stand.

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.

Really nice looking finish, obviously a traditionalist. Good to see you in Aussie national dress of big shorts, long socks, sandals and t shirt.

My earliest memories of a drill press go back to HS , in 1972 in shop class a kid got his long hair caught in one. He was warned countless times about his hair. Anyway he went to the hospital, he never returned. Guess he's the academic type. I ended up a machinist for Grumman Aerospace.

Neil, that's a nicely made drill press, and it should hold up well for many years. There's something to be said for the quality of older made equipment that's just not found in many Asian made products.

If you film it we will watch it. Your work is always enjoyable to watch.

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 .

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.

this guy has the Cleanest personal shop i have ever seen.

Awesome job as always 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Please make the Classic Style control box.

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!

Anything you want to do is a great video as far as I’m concerned. Do whatever you need to do, I will be watching!

Beautiful work for a beautiful restoration of a vintage piece of History.

"How hard can it be?" I think every man since the beginning of time has said this it's always hard and almost always worth it

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!

Stunning result !!

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

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

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

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. 🙂

Pask, I've said this before and will say it again- *make some videos about projects around the house.* Many of us have similar projects to do, and at the worst, the video will serve as entertaining inspiration, and at best, it will provide useful tutorial for those of us doing some of the same things.

Absolutely gorgeous work!

They are a great old drill and you’ve done it proud by giving it a restoration nice job to mate.

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.

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).

You did the right thing. Vantage tools are awesome.

Gorgeous work!

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...

Great restoration ! Thanks for sharing 👍

Hi Pask. It doesn’t matter what you do I always enjoy watching your videos Sir. Thank you for doing them.

Beautiful!!!! They don't make'em like they used to!!!! Very nice restore job and video!

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 gotta hand it to you at first I didn’t think i would like this ,I loved it. Watched it several times. Well done.

That looks fantastic!

It's always a joy to see an old tool set back to life ! Congrats to you !

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.

Классный винтажный станок! Простой и поэтому надёжный, ломаться в нём нечему. Спасибо за видео. Жду продолжения видео о изготовлении тумбы к этому станку.