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Manufactured/Badged by:
Buffalo Forge Co.
Buffalo, NY

True Manufacturer:
Buffalo Forge Co., Buffalo, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	15" M
Submitted By:	Miguel Thompson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	buffalo Forge No. 15M
Date of Manufacturer:	1940 approx.
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	8/4/2023 8:26:27 PM

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I picked this machine up from a guy local to me off CL for 75.00. As you can see in the before pics, the DP was not in great condition but was almost complete. I was surprised to find that the castings, nuts, bolts, screws were in excellent condition. After a good strip down and some rust protecting primer, some paint,,, I am pleased with what I have so far. Most of the pieces are clean and ready for assembly but I could not wait to post some pics.
I am still looking for a shop to machine/surface the very large base that all of this will be mounted on.
The little No. 15 displays excellent character and is my favorite drill press. I have a larger NO. 18 that is my "work horse". I have three other Walker Turner 900 drill presses, one 2100 Walker Turner, needless to say they will all be sold and the two Buffalo Forge drill presses will be kept and used for many years.

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Comments: Still in process. But I could not wait to show some pics of the little No. 15. Also in the pic is my 1937 explosion proof on/off switch. It is manufactured by GE. Looking for any information on this item that any one can offer.
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Comments: The pulley cover and wooden spacer clearly seen here. Still needs a little more touch up on the paint but I am pleased with how it looks.
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Comments: obviously a before pic with big brother No. 18 in the back ground. Still in need of a starter motor/on/off switch.
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Comments: The column all cleaned and highly polished. This piece is sold stock 2.75" and very heavy!!. YOu can see the broken pinion drive in the pic. That was caused by "yours truly",. The learning curve can be damaging and dangerous. This unit had the threa
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Comments: opposite side shot showing the factory knurled handle. In excellent shape. You can see holes drilled in the side of the pulley cover. Perhaps I will go back and fill them. All the nuts and bolts look to be original. I just cleaned them up and polishe
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Comments: Nice shot of the handle all nicely polished. Hours or labor but worth every minute. Just need some maple handles. Any one want to donate three????
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