Recent content by Foreman05

I still need to figure out the wiring on the factory motor to see if it even works. If the motor is shot, I will likely swap it out with a Baldor or Dayton. Or try to find the Delta motor that was mentioned above. I think keeping the conversion under $150 would be "affordable," but cheaper is...

Wow that thing is a MONSTER!!

Does anyone know the most affordable way to a VFD conversion?

Ronin, I think you are right with the mixed pedigree, or it is a rare combo, but most likely mixed. It does have a small square cutout that I can see above the collar holding the head up. After thinking about it, it would be strange to have an adjustable table and head. The only pics I could...

Haha no I’m just messing as well. Love finding great deals, feel bad for the sellers sometimes though.

Anyone know what this handle does on the side of the head? I don’t have this on my 15”. It spins with just a little resistance. They tossed in a handful of drill bits and a crank that was laying next to it. Going to see if this good one can replace this broken one for the table adjustment...

I know, apologies sir. Just couldn’t help myself.

Could use some help figuring out this wiring debacle if anyone has a diagram or just the know how. They had that janky switch attached and ran it with a metal coat hanger lol. Worked for them I guess but doesn’t meet my level “fit for duty”

Always appreciate a good “You ****!” Means I did good lol. Wife said don’t you already have a drill press and I said, uh yeah of course I do, and this one is even cooler. Also picked up a sweet 4” Colombian 504 vise for $16 but that’s for another thread

Since I restored my 15” Rockwell drill press I’ve been looking casually for a DP with an adjustable table. Most I came across were $600+ and that’s not ideal for a restoration budget. Then I came across this little gem, a 1966, 17-600 with and adjustable table and it doesn’t have a bunch of...

I think it looks awesome!

Where did you find new pads? Are they universal with a common vise?

your vise looks fantastic! I had only seen one other vise that looked like this and that was on a youtube restoration. Pretty cool style.

I appreciate you chiming in and thank you for the ID. Looks awesome, I can see the FPU now, I noticed it initially but couldn't tell what it was. I knew this had to be a quality vise, it didn't look like it was made in china. It is kind of a bummer there is a chunk broke off. Do you think it...

Hello, always looking for vises to restore and came across this one online but can’t seem to identify it. Looks like a Gressel style vise though I am sure there are many other makers. Any chance you can help ID it, it has 6” jaws. Thanks!