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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. | |||
[[File:FloorDrillPress.jpg|400px]] | |||
* 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 | |||
== | == Usage & Safety == | ||
# 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. | |||
== | == 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. | |||