My chuck went out on my drill press a few weeks ago. Rockwell early 70's 15-069. I had been frustrated with the DP ever since I bought it an auction a bit over a year ago. I actually placed an order for a Powermatic before deciding to try rehabbing it and cancelled the Powermatic order.
Complete dissassembly, rust removal, wiring replacement, replaced most of the fasteners, re-blued the steel bits, and sent of the spindle for resurfacing the taper and bearing replacement. I did not paint the motor since I lack a bearing puller (and if I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it right).
Gary at Hammerscale Techologies exceeded my expectations for the spindle and bearing work. After re-installing the spindle, my runout measurement shows well under .0005" at the taper. After getting it back, it looks nearly new despite heavy damage (in my opinion) before I sent it off.
Before, during, & after pics. I'm really pleased with the results, and my wallet thanks me for not going for the new & shiny.
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