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I already have a backsplash, not sure if I need that to be metal though. Is stainless different than stainless steel? Or are you saying that I should only get stainless if I absolutely need it? If I get a non-stainless steel counter top, will I have to maintain it to prevent rust (oil...

Have a 3'x8' workbench, currently have a decent 3/4" piece of maple plywood with 1"x12"'s underneath. Used danish oil to finish the top, when I made it a few years ago. I'm not a pro, just someone who's relatively handy and winds up with a lot of projects (fixing dirt bikes, mountain bikes...

I brought the press into a tool store. The best fitting one was for a 3/8" chuck & 15/64" pilot, Milwaukee part number 48-66-3240. They also had a Jacobs one for 3/8" chucks / 15/64" pilots that fit as well. Think the Jacobs was part number #30825. Thanks for the help everyone

Sorry for the delay, I don't seem to be getting notifications for this thread. I don't have a half inch drill or any chuck keys laying around. I ordered a 1/4" pilot hole chuck key (DeWalt DW2304), but it did not fit. I can fit a 15/64" drill bit through the pilot hole, but not a 1/4" drill...

Picked up a drill press off craigslist, Central Machinery 44506, but it did not come with a chuck key. Chuck says 1-13mm J33. Trying to figure out what chuck key will work for me. I measured a ~1/4" chuck pilot hole and I counted 30 teeth on the chuck