Photo Index - Buffalo Forge Co. - #18 Drill Press

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Buffalo Forge Co.
Buffalo, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	18"
Submitted By:	Jeff Erdman

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	#18 Drill Press
Date of Manufacturer:	1957 or earlier
Serial Number:	Unknown
Last Updated	8/4/2023 8:28:00 PM

Comments:

Just Purchased this from an Auction for $50.00 after the 15% Buyers Premium and the loading fee, the Total cost was $95.00. The
Auction was for GH Wood Design in Glendora, CA. As they closed their Shop. They have been in Business since 1981, I do not know if they purchased the machine when they started business or not, or who they originally purchased it from. There is a Machinery Sellers Tag on the Machine that says Sold By Woodworkers Supply Co., from Los Angeles. The machine is pre-1957, it has a an original Cast Aluminum Belt Cover, that is bolted on at the top (not that convenient for changing belt speed). It has a 1HP 3 phase motor, 1140 RPM, and 15 speeds. The machine is in good running condition, the start switch is out, but when wired to another switch she hums perfectly. Other than clean up, paint and some new wiring the restore will be minimal. The chuck was a Cushman 1/2" capacity, that has seen better days. We have ordered a new keyless chuck. When we install the new Chuck we will be putting her right to work, with later restoration. We will post more pictures as we bring her back to her original condition. The Buffalo #18 is a real workhorse, made to last, and although this one is I am sure over 60 years old, with some TLC she will be around for at least 60 more. Love the quality of these old machines. To buy a new Buffalo #18 today would cost over $3,500.00.

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Comments: Buffalo #18 Front View
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Comments: Buffalo #18 Right Side
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Comments: Buffalo 18 Left Side
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Comments: Buffalo #18 Tag
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Comments: Buffalo #18 Motor Tag
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Comments: Original Sellers Tag
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