Author Topic: Canadian #15 Drill Press  (Read 2165 times)

rsww73

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Canadian #15 Drill Press
« on: May 31, 2010, 09:51:30 am »
I have a very nice antique drill press by Can Blower & Forge Co. Ltd.

Serial # 4431

I've been trying to find its value and have had little to no luck sofar.

Its a wonderful unit and is fully functional.





Some help figuring out its value would be greatly appreciated.

Rob.

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Re: Canadian #15 Drill Press
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2010, 11:52:57 am »
Your drill press was made by a Canadian subsidiary of Buffalo Forge , Buffalo NY .

Using the definition of antique (items of 100 years or more) would not be correct for your unit , in advertising its' sale .
"Vintage" would be a more accurate description , IMO .

One thing that will influence savvy drillpress buyers is the condition of the bearings in such units .

"Sloppy" headstock/shaft bearings are something that folks doing precision drilling would shy away from .

You could measure the bearing/shaft wear 'slop' , with a dial indicator , at the chuck end of your drillpress , and post this info in your ad for it (will either weed-out or attract buyers) .
Perhaps you could contact the Buffalo Forge Company to see if replacement bearings are still available for it , should the question arise from a potential buyer .

I certainly does appear to be quite a nice heavy-duty unit , with solid castings !
« Last Edit: May 31, 2010, 08:42:40 pm by fancypants »
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