Recent content by ryclo

Really nice work, good job!

awesome, thanks! I may have to drill and tap so I can set the bar position....

thanks for the heads up guys, here is a pic of the model number and a pic showing what I am taking about (circled in red). There is not hole for a thumb screw to hold the bar in any spot? One other question, can the depth stop be changed out to a normal column style? Mine has a little allen...

Thanks, I am talking about the solid arm that you pull down to lower and raise the drill while its running to drill holes. Its just a solid bar with tiny grooves in each end and it slides into two holes but it falls out when in the vertical position. It seems like it should stay centered?

thanks, I will measure the post when (if) I get it apart. One other question, the handle you use to lower the spindle slides all the way out, how do you keep it in the middle? I didnt see any set screws or anything to lock it down?

I think they could make it as a web only entity if they offer hassle free prepaid returns like amazon. And they need to get rid of the third party sellers on their website...

Love this thread, very nice drills... I was going to buy a Harbor Freight benchtop drill press but saw an old craftsman on craigslist for $20 and had to give it a shot. I am not sure what I have but its solid and heavy and I really like it! It jumps to the left when I drill something so I may...

Why no just open up a pawn shop or 2nd hand store and specialize in tools.

oops, my attachment didn't show up... Here is my $20 craigslist drill press I scored. I love old tools!

New drill press I picked up for $20

I keep a thetford boat toilet in my shop, has water up top that you pump to rinse. I only used it one time when I absolutely could not make it to the house and I was VERY happy I had it. Normally I piss outside on the ground.