Elliot Progress pillar drill?

[lotus_esprit_s1]

I was in a relative's barn this weekend and noticed under a load of hay a rusty "Elliot Progress" bench mounted pillar drill. Didn't think to look for model number, is has a roughly rectangular steel pulley box with hinged lid.

They only moved in last year and it has clearly been left by the previous owner. It all seems to move freely, table moves etc, although the chuck is rusted solid and there is surface rust everywhere. There was no power in the barn and nearest power 300yrds away and didn't want to carry it on my own so no idea if it works but seems a quite robust unit.

I imagine it will be heading towards the dump if I don't want it; Are they any good? I have a cheap £180 draper at the moment which works fine but is a bit cheap and nasty and wondered if I clean and paint up the Elliot it would be an upgrade?


Thanks

 

[Endacy]

I'd imagine if it's not completely worn out it'll be miles better than your Draper one!

 

[astro_al]

Depends how worn the bearings are and how corroded it is in general, but basically, yes its a big upgrade.

Al.

 

[zzr1200]

As it on a farm, I'd check the motor spec plate to see if its 3 phase/single phase, an upgrade definitely if in working condition. Photo's please....

 

[JimM]

No they're rubbish - I'll do your friend a favour and take it with me on my next trip to the scrappy

 

[bill_gj]

You wicked boy JimM - attempting to deprive the needy of a piece of Elliot kit.

 

[madkayaker]

check the type of coal it needs even if it is 3ph might work off an inverter and that gives you lots of speed control and reverse

 

[lotus_esprit_s1]

check the type of coal it needs even if it is 3ph might work off an inverter and that gives you lots of speed control and reverse

There's no 3phase on the smallholding. It's defiantly single phase as its' got a domestic plug. I'll grab it next time I'm up there in a few weeks and see what it's like.

 

[madkayaker]

Nice and easy check body is earthed properly and use rcd keep it warm for a day or two to get rid of any moister in motor

 

[bhushangaonkar2002]

hey Could any 1 provide me the manual or documentation for
Elliott Progress No 1 Bench Drill