Recent content by michael.kitko

Yeah, those are the split style. They are still babbitted but easier to service. The older style on some of them are actually solid rounds with no bolts to split it. Sent from my S61 using Tapatalk

I was told with our drill presses, it comes down to features and bearings. For instance, the ones work the split style bearings are older style. I did have a W.F. Barnes that was incredibly pristine that was pre-1900s, but donated it to a local mill, who then sent it to a line shaft shop up in...

If it helps, you definitely don't have to take it off the machine, I just would like an idea on how they set it up. Thank you. Sent from my S61 using Tapatalk

I have that same camelback, but I'm missing something that you have on yours, do you mind sending or posting a few photos of that drill depth stop? Sent from my S61 using Tapatalk

That's a gorgeous drill and I can't wait to see it without that guard... Sent from my S61 using Tapatalk

That's really well done...I enjoyed the look. Thank you for the link. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

If I may ask, are those pieces of wood like T-slots on a milling table? Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

Honestly, I actually know some guys who use the high speed M head for wood working. I say high speed, so instead of running the 1140 rpm motor, they swap in a 3600 56C frame motor. Also, Bridgeport offered that as an option for the M head. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

I just finished mine and intend to use it to make exterior door mouldings. I tried doing the same mouldings with my router table and I was not having much luck. This setup allows me to see and use it more effectively to allow me to do the recess and then the flutes inside the recess. I will be...

What's truly sad is this one went to scrap and they wouldn't let me save it. It's a W.F. Barnes 2.5. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

Nope, there is already a big bored hole in that table right there. Happened before I got it. That was my first run off it. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

If you're referring to the Royersford, it does weigh about 800 lbs or 1050 lbs depending on lineshaft or motor drive. Mine's a motor drive one and here's the link to mine running in my basement. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

Very nice looking drill. Mines a little dirtier and green, but drills perfect almost everyday. Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

LOL...I agree on the angle grinder. I think they are complete psychos. On a side note, I absolutely despise my miter saw and it is one of the reasons I went looking for a radial arm saw. I can now say, I don't think I will be looking for a slider any time soon, especially since mine is mounted...

I like your idea for that electric motor added to the Barnes. I have searched high and low for a good idea for mine. Anyways, excuse the mess, we are currently building a new deck and shop at my house, but here are my three. I figured I would add some more bigger drill presses seen as how they...