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The Most Broken Tool I Have Ever Restored - Part 3 [Restoration]

Part 3: The restoration is on a late 1940s Excelsior 21" Royersford Foundry & Machine Co. drill press. These older drills are sometimes referred to as "camel-back drill presses" since the drive train pulleys and frame design apparently make it look somewhat like a camel. This machine arrived from Texas with more broken pieces than anything I have ever restored. Furthermore, during disassembly I discovered that it was even repaired many years ago in a few places. This is such a large undertaking that multiple videos are warranted. In this video I focus on the electrical components and any final touches needed to get the machine running.

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  • Originally Aired November 29, 2025
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created November 30, 2025 by
    samsapk1
  • Modified November 30, 2025 by
    samsapk1