I have this same machine in my shop from the 80s. It has been a good machine & my hands use it almost without the engagement of my mind. One upgrade on mine was to replace the original set-screw in the channel that allows the table to tilt. Mine now has a permanent set that can be altered if ever I want to tilt the table. Before, it tended to tilt of its own accord. I have several drill presses now, better ones, yet I go back to this one the most.
Brillant! - an informative, nicely explained and useful video - I like the speed change lever idea and will use a version of it on my drill press Well done and thank you! :)
Appreciate your comments! My dad and I bought the drill press at a business that was importing power tools back then, this was before we had stores like Harbor Freight. It was a tremendous savings and value. Thanks for watching, Kevin.
I was born in 1986😂... but on a little more serious note. I currently have 4 Drill Presses, the "youngest" is a Startrite Floor Type (Made in England) from 1998, then I have a very small bench model dating from 1982 (Taiwanese made), another bench model (Japanese) from 1979 and a huge bench type (Also made in Japan, but different manufacturer). This last one is pre 1966, but not sure which year exactly. Weighs in around 140kg (+/-300lbs). Build quality on the older machines are much better than anything new available from China nowadays.
Hi, I don't have any drawings of my drill press and don't see a way to send you a picture of my drill press through this email portion of TH-cam. My drill press seems tight and I do not have any play in the spindel. The lower portion supported by a large ball bearing, upper portion I can not see, but most likely is a sleeve bearing of some kind. Not much help to you, Kevin
Really smart upgrades. Paint the switch knob R E D .
Nice upgrades. I have a brother to your press. Bought it for $100 in 1968.
Appreciate the feedback, amazing yours is a 1968! Thanks for watching, Kevin
Love that switch mod!
Mark,
I appreciate the feedback, thanks for watching!
Kevin
I have this same machine in my shop from the 80s. It has been a good machine & my hands use it almost without the engagement of my mind. One upgrade on mine was to replace the original set-screw in the channel that allows the table to tilt. Mine now has a permanent set that can be altered if ever I want to tilt the table. Before, it tended to tilt of its own accord. I have several drill presses now, better ones, yet I go back to this one the most.
James, thanks for watching and commenting. Some simple changes can make a big difference, Kevin
I like that switch arrangement. I have a similar setup. I think I’m going to use a tandem switch, one throw for the motor, one for the light.
John, thanks for taking the time to comment, like your tandem switch idea, Kevin
Those are all great upgrades.
Dustin,
I appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching my video, Kevin.
Amazing
Thanks
Brillant! - an informative, nicely explained and useful video - I like the speed change lever idea and will use a version of it on my drill press Well done and thank you! :)
Hi, appreciate your feedback, glad the video helped,
thanks for watching, Kevin
No probs - nicely explained and demonstrated, unlike some on here! Best wishes. @@kevins_fix-it_or_make-It_shop
I would replace that keyed chuck with the keyless chuck… they’re not that expensive.
I appreciate the tip, that would save a lot of time, thanks for watching! Kevin
I purchased the same drill press in 1982. I love it and use it all the time. My looks a lot more rustic than yours. Perhaps it is time to clean it up.
Appreciate your comments! My dad and I bought the drill press at a business that was importing power tools back then, this was before we had stores like Harbor Freight. It was a tremendous savings and value. Thanks for watching, Kevin.
I was born in 1986😂... but on a little more serious note. I currently have 4 Drill Presses, the "youngest" is a Startrite Floor Type (Made in England) from 1998, then I have a very small bench model dating from 1982 (Taiwanese made), another bench model (Japanese) from 1979 and a huge bench type (Also made in Japan, but different manufacturer). This last one is pre 1966, but not sure which year exactly. Weighs in around 140kg (+/-300lbs). Build quality on the older machines are much better than anything new available from China nowadays.
Upper part of the shaft of my drill press (cheap Chinese) is responsible for 90% of spindle play. Do you have any drawings or photos of such assembly?
Hi, I don't have any drawings of my drill press and don't see a way to send you a picture of my drill press through this email portion of TH-cam. My drill press seems tight and I do not have any play in the spindel. The lower portion supported by a large ball bearing, upper portion I can not see, but most likely is a sleeve bearing of some kind. Not much help to you,
Kevin