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Restored Fobco drill press

Postby chataigner » 06 Sep 2014, 15:16

Yesterday, I became the proud owner of a restored Fobco drill press. :D :D :D
Such things are very hard to come by in France, high-quality professional gear is almost never offered for sale used, or only for silly prices, and the only alternative is chinese rubbish from the DIY sheds.

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Ages ago, I had mentioned on WH1 that I was looking for a decent drill press. Bob, "9 fingers" noticed and offered to look out for one for me. To cut a long story short, Bob did find one, bought it on Ebay, collected it for me, cleaned it up, fitted a variable speed drive and delivered it to my door in France en-route to visit friends in the south. Such incredible generosity - thanks a million Bob. :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:

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For those who have not met one face to face, this machine is solid. It weighs a ton, even the pillar is solid bar, not a tube ! Lifting it onto the bench was a challenge for two of us. The bench I'd prepared for it is a wee bit too small front to back so it is sitting at an angle at the moment, but the bench only needs extending by 5cm and then the head can turn to the side to overhang the edge and so cope with big workpieces. Job for next week.
Cheers !
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Re: Restored Fobco drill press

Postby wallace » 06 Sep 2014, 16:20

You cant get better service than that then can you. Nice drill
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Re: Restored Fobco drill press

Postby furnman » 06 Sep 2014, 17:33

David, what a lovely drill , built to last and I think one of the best of british makes. You are a lucky guy and what great service from bob !! :eusa-clap:

thanks mark
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Re: Restored Fobco drill press

Postby Andyp » 06 Sep 2014, 17:43

Diamond geezer that Bob.
I do not think therefore I do not am.

cheers
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Re: Restored Fobco drill press

Postby 9fingers » 06 Sep 2014, 20:39

Great to read that you are so pleased with it David.
It was a pleasure to meet you and your good lady and thanks for the workshop tour and the splendid lunch.
Sorry that we had to dash off but we had more than 3 hours further to drive to our destination.

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Re: Restored Fobco drill press

Postby chataigner » 06 Sep 2014, 21:49

Couldn't wait for next week, the bench is already extended and the drill bolted down. I'm absolutely delighted with it.
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