Chuck Melton Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I haven't seen one of these before and it's pretty neat. This one popped on Craigslist. and I thought I'd share it here: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tls/4942123856.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Good finding. Never seen one before either. It brings me some memories I can't quite place though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Think I saw that before in one of Shannon's videos. Post drill I think it's called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Post drills are the greatest! For metalworking, they are unbeatable, as you can put an insane amount of pressure on the bit and drill at almost 0 RPM, allowing you to bore through hardened steel if you need to. Most of the hand crank ones like that also had a wheel on the other side that you can feed a belt onto to power it. Neat stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I,played,with one of those years ago at a flea market. It really is incredible the things accomplished before electricity was widespread . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I don't think post drills made it to this side of the pond i certainly haven't seen any. Instead we have these, this is my brads No 5. I am on the look out for one of these though i doubt i will ever find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 That thing is pretty ninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenprimes Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 It's a Buffalo Forge #146. The beast is heavy, but seems to be in 100% working order. Someone already added a modern chuck too. Oh, it's location has changed from Baltimore, it's now a bit further south in my shop. Since it was posted here and NOT already bought, I figured it was fair game. A little cleaning, fresh paint, and mounting and it'll be right as rain. Woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew-s Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I've wondered how well these work. Please keep us posted. I now also see why they are called "post drills". You'd need to mount them on a post otherwise you would not be able to swing the crank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nub Thumb Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I've wanted one of those beauties for years. +1 for what Matthew said, I'd love to hear a review to either stoke my fire or stomp it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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