Very clever and practical mods, thank you 🙏 I specially like the cam lever for gear belt tensioning as I’m too lazy to change gears with the normal setup! Meanwhile, my drill press mods have been to not replace the quill spring or the cracked cheap plastic collar! 😁
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.
I enjoyed watching your video. However I didn't care for your chuck key idea, but what works for you right. On my drill press I installed a 4pole-double throw-center off toggle switch so I could reverse the motor for power taping(I did a lot of that in my business). Next I took off the spring return off the quill and put on a counter-balance weight on it so the quill would stay where I left it. Loved your belt tightening system, I wished that I would have thought of it for mine because I used that system on my vertical band saw that I put step pulleys on. Well done sir.
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.
Very ingenious, good job! My depth stop was very low quality and was not accurate whatsoever so I removed it completely. Has anyone seen a diy version that might work on my 9” unit?
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
Very clever and practical mods, thank you 🙏 I specially like the cam lever for gear belt tensioning as I’m too lazy to change gears with the normal setup! Meanwhile, my drill press mods have been to not replace the quill spring or the cracked cheap plastic collar! 😁
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
Thank you for sharing. Nice ideas👍.
I enjoyed watching your video. However I didn't care for your chuck key idea, but what works for you right. On my drill press I installed a 4pole-double throw-center off toggle switch so I could reverse the motor for power taping(I did a lot of that in my business). Next I took off the spring return off the quill and put on a counter-balance weight on it so the quill would stay where I left it. Loved your belt tightening system, I wished that I would have thought of it for mine because I used that system on my vertical band saw that I put step pulleys on. Well done sir.
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 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
Really smart upgrades. Paint the switch knob R E D .
Absolutely going to make one for my 42' Craftsman DP. Yes, the knob will be red. Great idea!
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
Those are all great upgrades.
Dustin,
I appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching my video, Kevin.
Nice tips. I would paint that on/off switch red.
Thanks, red is a good idea, Kevin
Love that switch mod!
Mark,
I appreciate the feedback, 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.
Amazing
Thanks
Very ingenious, good job! My depth stop was very low quality and was not accurate whatsoever so I removed it completely. Has anyone seen a diy version that might work on my 9” unit?
I appreciate the feedback, thanks for watching!
To make it safer to use put the chuck guard back on.
Ha I have the exact same drill press just a lower model as it’s missing the light
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
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
What brand and where to find it, if you don’t mind🙂
I turned mine into a sewing machine and I make $6 a week on eBay…
Very cool! Thanks for watching!