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^ ^ ^ Old thread... but more info might help... Here's another alternative: 2 x pairs of Unibody Pinch-weld Clamps... and a rotisserie. Use galvanised pipe with "DIY locking collars" for cross-tubes... Fabricate a jig to mount cross-tubes & pinch-weld clamps... The jig (secondary chassis)...

The links listed in these pages should get you going for Oxy/Acetylene... MIG... or TIG welding. Link--> ~ How To Use Oxy/Acetylene Equipment Safely. Link--> ~ MIG WELDING - The DIY Guide. Link--> ~ The TIG Handbook - Miller Welding Equipment. My $0.02¢

Nice lathe Ryan. Is it a Monarch? Details please.

Just started construction of my new Toy Room so this is perfect timing. Really good idea. Thanks. :thumbup:

What's the name of the textured poly finish... and how much? Thanks.

^ ^ ^ bmw did say it was a stocker. How about this?... Link--> Reflash, Green, 2 liters and 507 lbs.ft/443 whp.. Now up to 445 hp / 513 lbs.ft... not at the flywheel... at the WHEELS! BTW no giant turbo here... No lag... :thumbup: Yup, 3000 lb "Daily Driver" running 10.6@130mph. Enough torque...

Nothing to apologise for as far as I can see... I wish I was so far ahead of the game when I was twenty. Good going. :beer:

Looks like a fun build... Any extra engine mods?

Thanks guys but what I'd like to find out is what disadvantages to look out for. Its made in Taiwan but can't find a Manufacturer's name plate on anything except the motor. Its sold by Enco in US and it looks very similar to Grizzly's 20" VS but that's as much as I know about it. Can anyone...

Can't afford a milling machine so thinking about doing the same thing to a 20" VS drill press. Both Grizzly and Enco sell them. AFAIK both sell seperate cross feed tables as well. Maybe someone else knows more about it.

^ ^ ^ I didn't know about the drill press, so I asked people who know more about it than I do. The attitude as you call it is in reply to unnecessary sarcasm to straightforward questions. Strange, W-Cummins seems to have no more problems and dropped the issue... but you do? Maybe you would...

^ ^ ^ Wow, another friendly reply. Where I'm from, we tend to treat newbies a little differently. Thanks for the kind welcome hholmberg but I'll leave the childish name calling to you, okay?

^ ^ ^ Ahh... Willie... Willie. :) Nope, I don't like to gloat. Life's too short. Too short on $$$ for that anyhow. I never owned a drill press before this one. My dad had an old lathe and radial arm saw etc. but no drill press. Just couldn't pass up that deal. Didn't know a damn about that...

wilbilt and PAToyota thanks for the replies. Don't live in the US so I don't know what's popular there. Never heard of it before either. I'll post a review when it's up and running. Now for "little Willie-Cummins"... :lol2: Yup, just your average 6' 2½", 615 lb bench-top drill press... :lol2...

Whoa!... Come on guys. Quality can't be that bad!... Not for $500.00! :lol2: Haven't put it into service yet, so a review and maybe some "setup" and maintenance advice would really help. Thanks.

Really nice. No way I could afford a new Jet on my Workshop upgrade buget. Just too much equipment and tools to buy... So many tools... So few $$$! :lol2: A new 20" VS drill-press costs $2,000-4,500 US... x 6.35 for $TT. e.g. over here, a JET 20" VS drill-press = $42,000 TT with VAT (tax.)...

Don't know how big the buget is... but what about a roller tool cabinet? Yup, very expensive... if you buy it new. Sometimes eBay or surplus stores may have "scratch & dent" items that have little or no major defects. This is what I mean. Waterloo 42" 12-drawer roller cabinet... (Click on...

CONGRATULATIONS!... and thank you. Absolutely fantastic Toy Shop. That's the reason I registered here. Your achievements will serve as an inspiration when things seem to "stick." When moderating The MadMen Forum, I think all 2nrs could use similar motivation... I know I could. Soooo...

Nice work area. Wish I had more room. Great equipment, especially the welders. Just got my 1st MIG recently. TIG to come later... much later. ($$$) What's the specs on that drill-press? Thanks for the tip. Can't afford another dryer for Office compressor so I'll "DIY" air-cooled aftercooler...

Having already taken the plunge, can anyone advise on or review a drill press I bought recently? It's an unused/demo Turn Pro 20in. "401VS" Variable Speed, metalworking Drill Press. US retail = $2,000... "Scratch & Dent" price = $500 US It took nearly three months searching eBay but I hope...