Recent content by Billnis

My chatter problems are gone, thanks for the help. I did what you suggested and now it runs true. I think there is a little bit of excessive run out, but I think that has been there. bit seems to wobble slightly until it contacts the material then it runs true. I did the testing with a 2x4 so...

Also, did you grease the splines during reassembly? Yes. Does the quill move freely and quietly when not running? It is a little tight up and down. Does it do this both when drilling something and running under no load? Both, about the same.

Lots of questions: Are the new bearings correct size? Yes they are correct. Quill Bearings - 6202-ZZ-10 5/8" Bore Pulley Bearings - 6205-ZZE Is the belt new? I have tried the old belt and I bought a link belt, both act the same. Where is the belt positioned on the pulleys? High spindle speed...

I just finished assembling my DP, I would be really happy with the results if it wasn't for a bad vibration when I raise or lower the quill. Does anyone have any Ideas that could be causing my problem. I replaced all of the bearings and lubed all of the surfaces that needed it. My DP is a 13...

Seems like a great resource. I am restoring a Craftsman 103.23570 Drill Press.