Stick shift Buffalo drill

[Marv in Minn]

 

[b4autodark]

Unique to say the least. Thanks for posting the picture.

 

[T Bredehoft]

Transmission and differential both...Wow, What, no duals?

 

[FOMOGO]

That is great. I have a 1896 Cincinnati universal mill, that uses a model A differential, and a chain drive setup. Watch that 2nd to 3rd power shift. Mike

 

[brino]

Isn't that where the saying "four on the floor" comes from?

-brino

 

[markba633csi]

Wow, that's-- interesting. Also an interesting looking engine there in back- Jag? Looks British

 

[paradox_pete]

interesting looking engine

I'm no expert, but it looks like it might be an Offenhauser to me.? Offy's are definitely interesting engines.

 

[wayback machine]

I know this is an old thread, but I thought I'd add to it, for the sake of historical accuracy :~)
The original poster's drill, although labeled a Buffalo, is actually a Mechanics Machine Company #2 friction drive drill.
I believe the one I have (below) is mostly in the original configuration, with the cone and leather friction disc intact.
It's a pretty cool set up, giving continuous variable speed.

I even made a poor quality video of it running, a few years ago, if anyone is interested :

 

[brino]

@wayback machine

Thanks for sharing that. It's a beautiful machine!

What band saw is that to the left of the drill operator (behind the ox-acetylene rig)?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[wayback machine]

Ahh - Good eye !
THAT is a Hutchinson 16" Speed Marvel band saw - From the very earliest days of Porter Cable Co.
I think it's one of the most elegant and graceful band saws ever designed, but that's just my personal opinion :~)

Sadly this one is badly damaged - The way I got it. Some damage is obvious, but the more important problems are hidden in the photo.
I intend to try and restore it, but it's going to take everything I've ever learned about this kind of stuff, and then some, to do it ....
Anyway, I included a couple catalog pages from back in the day, so you can see what it once was .