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Now that steel plate is bolted to the tray, added threaded stand-off's by drilling holes where the drill press base will line up. Then bolted from underneath and finished off by tack welding each insuring over time the standoffs don't loosen. Measured all this 2x to insure the alignment was all...

Since cast iron tray was not square/flat on the bottom, did not want to use just threaded bolts/nuts to secure the steel plate to tray. Required drilling holes oversize, threading, and using Time-Sert. Prefer Time-Sert brand and very easy to use. Drill, chamfer top of hole(insert will then sit...

For next operation needed a much larger surface area supporting the heavy chip tray while drilling & tapping. The lip around the tray's edges made it a little more difficult based on the clamps I had on hand. Birch plywood work surface was quick to make and can be stored & re-used for drilling...

Using 1/4 steel plate, drilled some holes in each corner matching up to the chip tray's existing cast holes. Yes, realize the small drill press table was real sketchy during this operation. Got it done using several drill sizes along the way.

In order to mount a drill press base, need to construct a steel plate which will set into the cast iron tray.

Removed layers of grease & oil before finding paint.

Purchased an old Burke machine base to be repurposed w/modern drill press. She is heavy, but exactly what i was looking for.

Thanks everyone. Great ideas! I'm out of town at the moment, but recall they are approx 48" tall. Kabinenroller, Wonderful history/info. Thank you!!! Searching that website found this photo. Looks like these were support columns.

Looking for ideas on what to use these vintage cast iron tall machine bases for. Easy idea is to put a large board across both for a simple garage shelf. Any other ideas?

Does anyone know which brand or manufacture is? Looks very utility with pull out storage bins.

Found one.

As a middle class DYI'r, get those starting out on budget and respect those who cannot afford or justify paying for Snapon brand since that is the brand called out. When I can do a job(brake job, auto repair, or home repair) myself, the labor I've saved can be substantial. Enjoy buying and...

Here is my Craftsman original paint. With and without camera flash..

Looking for a badge for my MBC Metal Box Cabinet of Chicago Tool box. If you have one and interested in selling it, please let me know. Thank you. Burn TX

Great catch JKB. I opened the auction from a laptop and it mentions non-ferrous. Did not catch that from my mobile phone viewing.

Anyone recognize who might be the maker of this little vise? Ebay auction ending in 30 minutes. 1-1/8 jaw width.

Measure the width of your removable jaw inserts, height and thickness. Once you do that, go to the following website and see if they have a set. Wilton offered both serrated and smooth jaw inserts. Your neighbor is a nice person to give you a Wilton. Once had a neighbor who I gave the middle...