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Is the bumper in the head suppose to be a guide or is it just for when the quill is return back up, that it keeps it from hitting something else in the head?

My quill is 1 1/2”. I was thinking of maybe doing a nylon bushing if I can find one that I can make fit in the little alcove in the head.

I think I found what the set screw went to-the collar on top of the quill. It was missing. Could also explain why the bumper is torn up. Is the bumper suppose to sit on the quill like in the below picture-just that all of that is inside the head when assembled? If that is the case I might just...

I was asked so here are some measurements: My bumper is approx 1 3/4” OD. My quill is about the same. Yes the lock sleeve handle was replaced with a wing nut. What does it lock in place? Column is 2 1/4” OD approx

Do you have a picture of your spare so I can see how bad mine is torn up? If it is to bad, would you be willing to part with your extra bumper?

Ok, I got the quill ok and it looks good but I found some type of rubber bushing that was on top of it that is not in the best of shape. Could not find it on the diagram for this model, anyone that can help with that would be greatly appreciated. Also found little adjustment screw (I think) when...

Well I decided to take it apart to do a good cleaning. Will have more pictures and lots more questions. I am already finding possible issues (gaskets near the front spindle that looks like it was loose and bouncing around when the drill was on).

Would any of you take the chuck off to clean it or just take some q-tips and use them to clean the inside of it?

Just picked up an Atlas drill press and I want to do some well deserved maintenance to it. I don’t think it has ever been cleaned and I guy I got it off of didn’t seem to have cleaned it ever. Pulleys and belts are in good order and I found some literature on it. It is a model 54 serial number...