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Hi Steve,

Looks like you may well be right! It's a nice addition isn't it.

Nice little project you have for yourself there too. I especially like the drawing. Unfortunately my mechanical drawing skills aren't at that level, I'm more accustomed to digital software modelling, though I keep gradually drifting more analogue so maybe one day I'll be able to produce something similar.

My drill now has it's first top coat on so well on it's way, will post some more pictures once complete.

Will.

Hi Steve,

Sounds interesting! Mine was a recent purchase so I can't claim the modifications were of my own doing. The seller said that it was Geo Thomas' and was modified by him. I didn't enquire further on that point so can't say for sure but the modifications seem to be very nicely done and finished. The drill is currently in pieces so I only have some 'before' pictures that I can share but if you'd like I can provide some more in depth part photos/dimensions at some point if you'd like.

My drill is missing a base plate so will need to fashion something for it but all the rest of the drill is there so I was very happy to get my hands on such a nice little machine.

Will.

Ah brilliant! Thank you both, that must be what it is. It does indeed move up and down with the quill but not rotate. I'll give it a clean and pop it back in once the new prime and paint job is done

Will.

I've recently started the clean, stripping and re-painting of a nice Champion No.1 pillar drill. Nomenclature it's my strong point at this time but I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on what the part/material is shown in the photos. It seems like some sort of soft, red washer.

Thanks,

Will.