Recent content by Nuke_It_Newport

Nicely done! That is clean!

That looks great, and will last forever. I wouldn't change a thing. 🤌

Here's an old Jet drill press, made in Japan, modified by me. I tore it down, degreased it, and installed all new sealed bearings. I replaced the plastic rack ring with a steel one. I replaced the cracked plastic belt guard with a steel one fabricated by me. I converted from a fractional...

Thanks! I paid more than I wanted, maybe more than it's worth, but I figure it's still cheaper than a new one. I learned with old motorcycles and cars to buy the nicest original example you can afford. I've ended up "upside down" in the past after repairing a basket case machine.

Hey everyone- I just bought this Wilton drill press vise, made in USA, and looks to be in great shape. I paid $68 for it. I was unable to find any info online. Does anybody know if these are decent quality? My assumption is if it's old enough to be USA made, it's got to be better than current...

What about having a replacement turned out of steel? I don't know if that would be a cost effective option or not.

Thanks everyone. I was using a link belt for two reasons. 1. Convenience - I didn't know how to properly size the belt length, as this is a custom setup. 2. I've read online that they run quieter than regular v-belts. I was having to set the belt tension fairly tight to avoid slipping with the...

Hello everyone, I need some help with belt sizing. This is a custom drill press I'm currently finishing up. The motor specs from the supplier: "Comes standard with AK25 that is a 2.0 OD 1/2 inch wide pulley." The sheave on the spindle is a Dodge Type 118302 Taper Lock sheave, which should...

Here's my recent Craftsman drill press conversion. Motor is a 1 HP 3 phase Baldor Super-E. This machine has great torque down to 30 RPM.

I don't have much yet, as I'm still working on my wall finish.

Hello everyone- I haven't seen a thread on this, so, what's on your walls? Street signs, neon or lighted shop signs? Anything cool?