Walker Turner Drill Press Stand

[mercifiknow]

I've finally moved in to the new place with my new shop (i should post my pics but not and one of the things i have to do is make a drill press stand (I suspect it's cheaper way). I'm 5'3". How do tall do I make this that I can access it? Y'all know how heavy the joker is and I'm not interested it falling so any ideas on size and probable attachment to wall? I plan on making it mobile as I'll have a 4post lift at some point so I'll need to move it around.

Appreciate the help!

 

[hawkeye2]

Pictures of the drill press wound helpful

 

[mercifiknow]

Here it is:

 

[mercifiknow]

I think someone here thought it was a possible 900 series. I’m not sure what series. I just know it’s a bench top.

 

[kbs2244]

this hoe I did mine
"tanker" desk and HF casters
I am 5'11" and the height is fine
But it would not be hard to lift it

 

[mercifiknow]

I like that. Only issue I have no tanker cabinet (or anything “tanker” for that matter! Lol) near me. I did think about the drawer cabinet system earlier but cabinet systems near me would collapse underneath the weight of a paperweight!

 

[rdoty]

Here is mine:

The top is a 18" x 30" piece of 1" steel plate found through Craigs List. Frame is made from 1" x 2" steel tubing, also through Craigs List. The frame was designed around a set of Craftsman top and intermediate boxes I already had. This setup works great! It makes a huge difference having all drilling related tooling (bits, taps, clamps, etc.) right under the drill. Build thread at How Much Does A "Free" Drill Press Cost?

 

[mercifiknow]

Love It!!!! I bet that the 1” plate weighs as much as the press! Lol

 

[mercifiknow]

I want a VFD but that will be another thread as I’m trying to get idea’s and suggestions on dimensions, particularly the height, as I’m darn near Smurf height except I’m not blue.

 

[mercifiknow]

I like the idea of welded cart but don’t have a welder. They’ve been building houses near me and the extra wood they leave out as scrap/junk I’ll pick it up. It may end up being a Frankenstein stand out and when I finish a couple of projects, it’ll get better attention.

 

[rdoty]

Love It!!!! I bet that the 1” plate weighs as much as the press! Lol

Not quite... The top is about 150 lb and the drill press is closer to 300 lb. It has a 1 hp motor - geared down to low rpm it is overkill for the largest bits I have (1/2").

 

[rdoty]

Here is a picture of the Walker Turner being mounted on a wood cart I put together many years ago. The cart is 24" x 36" by about 36" tall and is on casters. It has been repurposed half a dozen times... A 3/4" or even 1/2" plywood box is surprisingly sturdy and stable. Reinforce it with 2x4 in the corners and it is just about indestructable. For a drill press I would go with doubled 3/4" plywood for the top. Use good heavy duty casters - this is a place worth spending some extra money. Build yourself one of these carts and you will be using it for years.

 

[csp]

Mock it up at different heights. You could create a temporary stand with any number of materials. Concrete block, pallets, scrap lumber etc. Get it set up for a height you like, instead of what worked for someone else.

 

[bmwrd0]

Here's my W-T900:
https://flic.kr/p/2nqKEbr It is on a tool stand I found at a thrift store, but before that it was on a stand of 2x4s I whipped up. As far as height goes, the table and the head are adjustable, so once you get it mounted you have a lot of leeway as to the final height.

 

[Monza Harry]

As bmw... above stated, it has to fit you! I would lower the presses head about 4" and then start with the quill feed handle just about shoulder height. This is about standard for most knee mills and operators in the 5'8"-5'11 range. With the head lowered you will be able to lift it up for the odd "tall" jobs without loss of the machines full range but without you stretching all the time. There are a few odd extra tall mills on the market and a pallet usually lives in front of those. Harry

 

[willy3486]

I have almost the same model I believe but the difference is I have the floor base. As far as tools goes years ago I worked at a place that let those of us who were computer techs have all the junk we wanted. I would always look for the stands copiers came in on. They were the right height many times for tools and such. I probably got 10 or more. I put my 109 craftsman metal lathe and a delta scroll saw on a couple of cabinets for example. If you know anyone that works on copiers or computers check with them on old cabinets.

 

[mercifiknow]

That helps quite a bit. They are doing a ton of construction of houses here. Being gathering up scrap 2xX when I can. Going to be fairly heavy that’s for sure!

 

[jon72vega]

I mounted my drill press to a 2 drawer file cabinet, with a frame mounted caster kit to make it mobile.
What I did was perfect for me, (I'm 6') but might be too tall for you.
Drawers in by jon72vega, on Flickr