Posting so I can't procrastinate

[Shawn]

I had to use a plasma torch to cut out two holes in some 3x3" square pipe the other day and this drill would have been perfect for that, so I guess I could find a use or two for it. As far as I can tell it's probably from 1905-1910, for the life of me I can't remember where I came up with that number but it was a result of reseach and question asking on the net. For a drill press that's over 100 years old it's sure in nice shape and built like a brick poophouse. 4 speeds on the belt as well as a back gear for a total of 8 speeds and has a 4 speed gear box for the auto downfeed. It was well cared for by someone, the table has some damage but not what one might expect. I did have plans for stripping it down completely and painting it up real pretty but the castings are in such good shape and the finish looks like Japanning but it might be something else entirely. I'll just strip, repair (if necessary) clean and run. I have a 2hp 1725rpm motor that I was going to use, overkill on the hp I know but it's what I got. I also have a number of large pulley's that will look authentic on the drill. Anyone have an idea of the RPM I should be looking to spin the cone pulleys?

Cheers
Shawn