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It's not woodworking, but thought some of you old machine aficionados would enjoy seeing my old drill press in action. It's ratchet strapped to a wobbly pallet, and the VFD is haphazardly "installed", but when you need to drill 4 foot of 9/32" hole through stacks of plates, this old flat belt beauty is the ticket!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrnoFgu8PdJ8PkA42
An oldie but goodie!
It would be loved in my shop too.
Besides, sometimes drilling a hole in steel plate is for woodworking.
jtk
Old iron has a beauty all its own. With the occasional belt and motor change it should be good for at least another 100 years.
Then you would probably love this Craigslist saw in my area -Kalamazoo Band saw - $600 (Callahan)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Anderson NH
That's a serious bandsaw with blade welder and power feed. A steal at $600.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Harrison
Wow, that's a steal price! I doubt I'd ever need to cut 4" plate, but if it was close I'd buy it just in case!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Harrison
Nice Steve! Those remind me of a harp for some reason. My last drill press had power feed, had to switch to a Clausing for space reasons, and I sure miss it when drilling metal.
Ha, great video Steve, except you've got it running on the lowest speed.
That drill bit might die of old age:D
Regards, Rod.
Lol, it's going a little slow here for sure! Actually it's got a planetary gearbox in the top flat belt sheave, there is a lever and wedge pin that engages. It's in the high range in this video. I did kick up the flat belt speed after this was taken though, cut the boring time in about half.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod Sheridan