Can anyone suggest a way to get information on a drill press I just aquired? I have tried searching the web but not much found. It is a 5-speed Chicago drill press, floor standing. Seems to run fine and is built like a tank! Two two guys (beat up old guys) to get it into my little shop!! Would like to get operators manual etc. Was told it is a 70's vintage, but not certain of that.Where else can I look.
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Thanks you guys. Was told by prior owner it is "American made" and of 70's vintage (he thought) It certainly seems to be well made and plenty heavy duty. I have figured out how most of the basics work on it. Nice rack and pinion up and down, everything on it is steel-no plastic, no pot metal. I would guess it weighs close to 200lbs. Sure makes nice holes!! Ha!
Now I'm still trying to figure out how to make toggle clamps work!! I'm totally embarrassed and humiliated!
Now I'm still trying to figure out how to make toggle clamps work!! I'm totally embarrassed and humiliated!
And believe it or not....I am STILL looking for an operators manual. HA!! Mine IS a major piece of gear. There are just a couple little things about it I cannot figure out. Like how do you lock the spindle at a certain height? I see a "fitting" on the L-hand side tha looks almost like it takes a key-is that it? Have changed to a linked belt, checked run-out etc and greased all. A very NICE drill press for what I paid for it and WAY more drill press than I need!!
Okay. I'll examine it again. I bought it for $50 and it is in great shape. I want to be able to set a "depth stop" on it-otherwise I know the rest of the operations. I have a nice little book on drill press use and it walked me though checking spindle, motor etc. and I did all that plus cleaning/lubricating gear teeth etc. on rear of stand. All METAL parts on this baby.....no PLASTIC. HA. Thanks.
Good Grief!!! Ya know, I never gave that a thought. If I want to, for example, drill some 3/4" deep holes in something....I could just crank the table UP and set it so spindle can only come 3/4" down into work piece!!! Simple when somebody points you in the right direction. I will check it out and thank you. Once again these Forums have helped me further my struggles as a Sawdust Engineer.
Okay. I will play with it some more, probably tomorrow. As I have said, this is a SERIOUS piece of equipment that performs perfectly when I need it and is really way more than I need. But there it was....and the price was right...soooo, you guys know how that works!! HA
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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