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Hacklab acquired a 14" floor standing drill press on 2016-06-29.
It lives in the corner of the shop, integrated into the table.


Drill Press!!  Who hoo!
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===YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GLASSES===
* Model: TradeMaster RDM-150F
* 5/8" bit capacity
* 14" throat (7" from column to bit)
* 3" quill travel
* A couple feet of vertical table travel
* 1/2 HP motor
* MT2 spindle
* Made in 1983


===DO NOT WEAR GLOVES===
== Usage & Safety ==


===BEWARE OF LOOSE CLOTHING===
# You must be trained to operate this machine
# Tie back long hair, remove long sleeved shirts and jewellery.
# Eye protection must be worn when machine is running.
# Check machine for damage before using.
# No unconventional / unsafe use.
# Do not use mill cutters in the drill press.
# Use the vise and/or table clamp to keep work on the table
# Sweep / vacuum up chips and leave the machine clean.


===PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WORK===
== Wishlist/TODO ==


 
* Check if spindle needs oil/grease and lube it if necessary.
 
* The previous owner removed the middle pulley from the three-pulley 16-speed gearbox, reducing it to 1 belt and 4 speeds. The third pulley and the two belts are in a box under the drill press if anyone ever wants higher/lower speeds.
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