Oooold magnetic drill press

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I went to a little family get together today and found the oldest magnetic drill I've ever seen in the garage. I only had my phone with me (which I've been carrying on my hip for the last 3 years) so the pics aren't the best but I thought some of you might be interested in seeing it. Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:I might have you beat.  I  found an old one myself not that long ago taking inventory of my buddy's shop after he passed away. Drill runs, but the electro magnet doesn't. There was a note on it that said the mag looses it's power after an hour of continuous use ( tag from the auction I think he got it from years ago), but it doesn't seem to work at all right now. I'm hoping it's something simple like a bad connector or a bad switch, but I really don't have the spare time to F with it right now. Attached Images.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I would love to have a magnetic drill press.  However, for me, they are extremely limited, overpriced and the annular cutters cost a small fortune.  Does yours have a chuck for annular cutters or is it limited to regular drill bits?
Reply:The one my buddy had just has the standard chuck shown in the picts. unfortunately. I missed out on a real steal at my local used tool place 2 months ago. They had an almost new Milwalkee come in cheap, but someone put it on layaway and started making payments on it. I'm like you, I don't have enough real "need" for one, but they do come in handy when you do. They do make adapters to run annular cutters with standard chucks. I looked into them this spring for a job I planned to do with my mill. I may go ahead an pick one up as I found a few cheap annular cutters at a surpluss place this spring. Always nice to have options..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:> magnet doesn't work...From a guy's never even seen one of the things in person: Must use coil(s) to generatethe pull, so seems like worst case would be rewind the coils. I like solid old tools, the kind the last longer than the operater; I tend to err on the side of fix it as opposed to scrap it.Cheers, Rufus
Reply:That is a neat old drill alright. Be nice if you could get it to work.  I have a old beat up Milwaukee with a 3/4" chuck myself. It's not got the variable speed option in the base but it comes in handy every now and then. It's just a heavy beast to move around.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Irish, I have that B&D's brother! They are awesome! The main difference is mine is reversable. If you need any info on it, LMK.
Reply:Originally Posted by gimpyrobbIrish, I have that B&D's brother! They are awesome! The main difference is mine is reversable. If you need any info on it, LMK.
Reply:Originally Posted by gimpyrobbIrish, I have that B&D's brother! They are awesome! The main difference is mine is reversable. If you need any info on it, LMK.
Reply:Yeah, I also like the fact that the drill motor plugs into the mag base. I can unplug the drill motor and put a speed controller in-line to vary the speed. Since it is after the mag, I don't effect the mag's holding power. If I remember correctly, my drill's speed is around 330rpm. It is a great speed usually, but not always. Anyone have info on the annular cutter adapters? Never thought about using them, but I like to be informed on options!
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepI have that B&D's sister! She's a two speed with a super-freak drive collet.It's nice because it can be dropped away from the base with a big hand nut, and the post is hollow so it can be anchored with threaded rod in tight quarters. Has a much smaller envelope size than Milwaukee; maybe more twist too.But the Bux stops with DSW!  Good Luck
Reply:Cool old drill. B&D build very good tools for many years. When I was gainfully employed I had a Milwaukee and used annular cutters in it's regular 3/4" chuck. I had a machinest build an adapter. Pretty slick gadget.
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixitIt's a interesting design that's for sure. This one was a good bit bigger than my Milwaukee both base wise and drill wise.   My Milwaukee has a plug there as well but it's not a standard outlet plug. I had a light dimmer wired into mine for a while till I loaned it out and they burned the dimmer up.
Reply:This seems like a good place to ask this question. What do you guys know about this Black & Decker magnetic drill. It's model number is 1551 and the fella that's selling it wants $220 for it. I really just need it for a few projects that are mostly 7 gauge and In need for a 1" hole. Does this seem like something that would accomplish the goal considering it's in good condition?? I only ask cause I know nothing about magnetic drills... Attached Images
Reply:I still have a black and decker like the one at the top.  works decent but its a HEAVY monster of a beast and very unwieldy to actually use.    For the size and weight the magnet doesn't have much holding power at all.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Originally Posted by slimneverdiesThis seems like a good place to ask this question. What do you guys know about this Black & Decker magnetic drill. It's model number is 1551 and the fella that's selling it wants $220 for it. I really just need it for a few projects that are mostly 7 gauge and In need for a 1" hole. Does this seem like something that would accomplish the goal considering it's in good condition?? I only ask cause I know nothing about magnetic drills...
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixit  I have a old beat up Milwaukee with a 3/4" chuck myself. It's not got the variable speed option in the base but it comes in handy every now and then. It's just a heavy beast to move around.