drill press measurement

[Dan O'Connor]

When a drill press is said to be 15 or 17 inches, what is the actual measurement referencing? I can't find any measurement on my 15 inch press that is 15 inches. I was trying to figure out what the benefit would be from the 17 inch machine. Thanks.

[Gary Keedwell]

When a drill press is said to be 15 or 17 inches, what is the actual measurement referencing? I can't find any measurement on my 15 inch press that is 15 inches. I was trying to figure out what the benefit would be from the 17 inch machine. Thanks.
It has been awhile but I think it is the distance from the middle of your quill (drill chuck) to the upright in the back. You would double it.
Gary

[harry strasil]

it is in reference to what diameter circle it will drill a hole in the center of.

[glenn bradley]

Harry's got it. Commonly referred to as 'swing'. A 15" swing or a 15" DP would have a reach from the post to the bit of about 7 1/2". This number is subjective as in band saws. A 17" DP is about 8 1/2" from quill center to post face.

[Mike Marcade]

Come on guys Gary nailed it first. ;)

[Gary Keedwell]

Come on guys Gary nailed it first. ;)
Thanks Mike......Don't ja just hate those Johnny come latelys....:eek:

Gary

[Mike Marcade]

Thanks Mike......Don't ja just hate those Johnny come latelys....:eek:

Gary

I got your back Gary. :cool:

[Gary Keedwell]

I got your back Gary. :cool:
Thanks Mike.

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