I have this same machine in my shop from the 80s. It has been a good machine & my hands use it almost without the engagement of my mind. One upgrade on mine was to replace the original set-screw in the channel that allows the table to tilt. Mine now has a permanent set that can be altered if ever I want to tilt the table. Before, it tended to tilt of its own accord. I have several drill presses now, better ones, yet I go back to this one the most.
Brillant! - an informative, nicely explained and useful video - I like the speed change lever idea and will use a version of it on my drill press Well done and thank you! :)
Really smart upgrades. Paint the switch knob R E D .
Nice upgrades. I have a brother to your press. Bought it for $100 in 1968.
I would replace that keyed chuck with the keyless chuck… they’re not that expensive.
Love that switch mod!
I have this same machine in my shop from the 80s. It has been a good machine & my hands use it almost without the engagement of my mind. One upgrade on mine was to replace the original set-screw in the channel that allows the table to tilt. Mine now has a permanent set that can be altered if ever I want to tilt the table. Before, it tended to tilt of its own accord. I have several drill presses now, better ones, yet I go back to this one the most.
I like that switch arrangement. I have a similar setup. I think I’m going to use a tandem switch, one throw for the motor, one for the light.
I purchased the same drill press in 1982. I love it and use it all the time. My looks a lot more rustic than yours. Perhaps it is time to clean it up.
Brillant! - an informative, nicely explained and useful video - I like the speed change lever idea and will use a version of it on my drill press Well done and thank you! :)
Upper part of the shaft of my drill press (cheap Chinese) is responsible for 90% of spindle play. Do you have any drawings or photos of such assembly?
Those are all great upgrades.
Amazing