Saw this idea somewhere. Had to replace the jack on my trailer, it would jump gears at max load. So I took off the wheel, cleaned it up, painted it and mounted it to raise the cast iron table on my old drill press. Fun project.
DP Jack.jpg
Saw this idea somewhere. Had to replace the jack on my trailer, it would jump gears at max load. So I took off the wheel, cleaned it up, painted it and mounted it to raise the cast iron table on my old drill press. Fun project.
DP Jack.jpg
NOW you tell me...
That is a great Idea! I use a long stroke hydraulic cylinder that works better than having to physically lift/lower the table (no crank), but it is a bit of a nuisance.
I like your idea much better. Way to go!
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I’ve got the same thing on my PM1100. Works good, though luckily I don’t have to adjust the table height often. Mine was about $30 from HF.
With that upgrade never lift then table without loosening the clamp first or it will snap off. If it binds even a little stop and free it up, do not force it with the jack or it will snap off.
Bil lD
Last edited by Bill Dufour; 02-03-2019 at 5:51 PM.
I’ve added a counterweight to a couple of drill presses. I put the counterweight in the column and ran a small cable to the back of the table.
I have looked at a linear actuator and looks interesting.
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I have a car window motor around that might have enough torque. I have to come up with an adapter for the shafts.
Bill D
Yup, you want a gear motor for the job and that's what a drill is. I removed the crank handle and bought an extra 20 volt Dewalt drill and hook it to the drill press. I can run the table up or down with the flick of forward or reverse. Works like a charm. Any old drill will do the trick. Always hated cranking the table up or down. I'll try to get a photo and post it.
I used an old fashioned window weight as a counter weight.