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powerdriver · 03-28-2020, 02:17 PM

I have been needing a drill press at the shop for a while . Just haven't pulled the trigger . So a couple of weeks ago my son said he was bidding on one at an auction , He got the bid on it . so when it came time to pick it up I got the call . He tells me about half way there that he bought it for me ...

Then I finally asked what he spent on it , 170 bucks . Thought for a used one that was high but okay . When we get to the place and they brought it out on the forklift I was like ummm that's big . When is was set in the truck it set the truck down . Was told it was close to 1,000 lbs .

Going to the shop to make room today . ... For reference , My son is 6'2'' This is a Walker Turner .

**mongocanfly** · 03-28-2020, 02:30 PM

Wow that's a monster....the drill press is big to...hehe... nice score..that old stuff is built to last

powerdriver · 03-28-2020, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Wow that's a monster....the drill press is big to...hehe... nice score..that old stuff is built to last

I wonder how many people that thing has out lived ?

**truckster** · 03-28-2020, 02:34 PM

What a nice son. Congratulations.

67swb72klb · 03-28-2020, 04:06 PM

The old stuff is the good stuff the table was worth that much..

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-28-2020, 05:33 PM

That's a nice machine, great son too. Just pay attention to the safety rules. That's big enough to grab you and beat you against the wall....

powerdriver · 03-28-2020, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That's a nice machine, great son too. Just pay attention to the safety rules. That's big enough to grab you and beat you against the wall....

The info I gathered said it had 5 hp in high speed and 15hp in the lowest . That is a concern '

**Getter-Done** · 03-28-2020, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by powerdriver

The info I gathered said it had 5 hp in high speed and 15hp in the lowest . That is a concern '

Your Son is (The Best).
I would suggest a Paddle E-Stop
There is lots available / Here is one of them in the link below.

Link:https://www.grizzly.com/products/Gri...8-da864175d52f

I will make a few more suggestions if you would like to hear them

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powerdriver · 03-31-2020, 05:24 PM

Finally got it moved to it's spot in the shop . Hooked it up and just had to try a 1/2" test piece . used a 3/16 bit and followed it with a 5/8 bit . Never knew it was working . Almost silent running with no load . After I was done I put my hand on the motor , It was stone cold

powerdriver · 03-31-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Your Son is (The Best).
I would suggest a Paddle E-Stop
There is lots available / Here is one of them in the link below.

Link:https://www.grizzly.com/products/Gri...8-da864175d52f

I will make a few more suggestions if you would like to hear them

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Thank You , I would like to hear them

cornerstone · 04-03-2020, 12:03 AM

Wow. You've got to be beaming with pride over your son. The new drill press no joke!

LS short box · 04-03-2020, 05:01 PM

I did a similar thing a number of years ago. Bought a Clausing drill press when a local machine shop went under. Paid $300 bucks. Deal of the century for a Clausing. It changes spindle speed with a hand wheel. No moving the belt from pulley to pulley to change speeds. Only thing I had to do was change the motor out from 230V to 110V.
As said above be careful if the bit catches it will rip whatever you are drilling right out of your hands. Buy a good drill press vise. You might want to build a small platform bolted to the big platform to make clamping down what ever you are drilling easier.

powerdriver · 04-03-2020, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

As said above be careful if the bit catches it will rip whatever you are drilling right out of your hands. Buy a good drill press vise. You might want to build a small platform bolted to the big platform to make clamping down what ever you are drilling easier.

Look at the table . There is a vise bolted to the table . I used it to drill a test hole in a scrap piece of 1/2"

**Getter-Done** · 04-03-2020, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by powerdriver

Thank You , I would like to hear them

I have been searching for a video to explain
What would be My first (Check ) of the table trueness.

Here is the closest one I found to start explaining what I would check.

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...ature=emb_logo

I would check the (parallelism) of the spindle to the table.

This could be checked with an Angle plate and indicator.

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03-28-2020, 02:17 PM	#1
powerdriver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Excelsior Springs Missouri Posts: 221	Drill Press Surprise I have been needing a drill press at the shop for a while . Just haven't pulled the trigger . So a couple of weeks ago my son said he was bidding on one at an auction , He got the bid on it . so when it came time to pick it up I got the call . He tells me about half way there that he bought it for me ... Then I finally asked what he spent on it , 170 bucks . Thought for a used one that was high but okay . When we get to the place and they brought it out on the forklift I was like ummm that's big . When is was set in the truck it set the truck down . Was told it was close to 1,000 lbs . Going to the shop to make room today . ... For reference , My son is 6'2'' This is a Walker Turner . Attached Images __________________ I Have My Grand-kids Exactly Where They Want Me

03-28-2020, 02:30 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Drill Press Surprise Wow that's a monster....the drill press is big to...hehe... nice score..that old stuff is built to last __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-28-2020, 02:34 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Drill Press Surprise What a nice son. Congratulations. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-28-2020, 04:06 PM	#5
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: Drill Press Surprise The old stuff is the good stuff the table was worth that much.. __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

03-28-2020, 05:33 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Drill Press Surprise That's a nice machine, great son too. Just pay attention to the safety rules. That's big enough to grab you and beat you against the wall.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-31-2020, 05:24 PM	#9
powerdriver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Excelsior Springs Missouri Posts: 221	Re: Drill Press Surprise Finally got it moved to it's spot in the shop . Hooked it up and just had to try a 1/2" test piece . used a 3/16 bit and followed it with a 5/8 bit . Never knew it was working . Almost silent running with no load . After I was done I put my hand on the motor , It was stone cold Attached Images __________________ I Have My Grand-kids Exactly Where They Want Me

04-03-2020, 12:03 AM	#11
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Drill Press Surprise Wow. You've got to be beaming with pride over your son. The new drill press no joke! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

04-03-2020, 05:01 PM	#12
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,095	Re: Drill Press Surprise I did a similar thing a number of years ago. Bought a Clausing drill press when a local machine shop went under. Paid $300 bucks. Deal of the century for a Clausing. It changes spindle speed with a hand wheel. No moving the belt from pulley to pulley to change speeds. Only thing I had to do was change the motor out from 230V to 110V. As said above be careful if the bit catches it will rip whatever you are drilling right out of your hands. Buy a good drill press vise. You might want to build a small platform bolted to the big platform to make clamping down what ever you are drilling easier.



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