Recent content by upstatenyguy

Thank you all very much! As best as I can tell, the wobble is coming from the chuck. There is indeed a taper where the chuck is just squeezed into place. When I was using a large bit, the chuck wobbled a lot and just fell out wholesale! The spindle seems fine and the motor runs smoothly. It...

Thank you! I am seeing the wobble at the tip of the bit when the drill is on. When I try to rock the chuck end or the top end of the shaft, with the drill off, it feels rock solid and there seems to be little play I can feel. When I turn the press on, the table that it is mounted on shakes, so...

Hi, This drill press was given to me essentially as a gift, by the wife of someone who passed away. I am looking for your help with two things: (1) Can you please help me ID this? The motor says "Wards Powr-Kraft", model number "A5850" "C-2-40", 5A, 1/4HP, 1750 RPM motor. I'm not sure that the...