Matching Walker Turner drill press and band saw arriving home.

Custom rigging ensured safe delivery.

Tear down begins, and a preliminary cleaning reveals that the machine was actually not black.

Original logo was pretty tired, missing colors, and had a few war wounds.

Craftsman motor with broken switch, rust, and more of that black paint.  Pretty sure this is a replacement.  

Years of woodshop snot warranted a full motor cleaning and rebuild.  

Motor shroud getting some much needed TLC.

Motor shroud metalsmithing. 

A happy camper with custom start capacitor holder.  

After a full paint stripping, the new Rustoleum hammered paint job in black....a modern twist on a classic machine.

Original machine tag after cleaning and in need of some cosmetic work.

Reassembly begins after full stripping and paint, along with a lot of metal polishing.  

The finished product with newly lapped work surfaces and rebuilt Jacob's chuck.

My first drill press, machine restoration, and steps towards my own shop!

You think Nicole will understand that I need a second, slower drill press for large metal bits?