The depth stop on that old drill press is my preferred type. You can insert a gauge block in there while setting the jamb nuts for typical depths. That feature alone makes this drill press worth saving. It’s a beautiful machine as well.
It’s a great drill press. I use it all the time. The only issue I’ve had is the belt slipped too much for my liking. I cut a block of wood and dropped it in from the top between the frame and pivot plate to limit the movement. It worked great. Thanks for watching!
There are some limited VFD options for single phase motors, but there are a few out there. I changed for a few reasons. Single phase motors are not as efficient as 3 phase motors, they rely on a capacitor that is prone to failure, and they tend to get hot at full load when they go through a speed controller, but the main reason I switched is that they new motor and controller came out of an industrial piece of equipment that was being scrapped, so it was a freebie. I kept the old motor so it can be put back with little effort. Thanks for watching!
The video lacks the information I watched for. Can a 1/2 hp motor drill a half inch hole through steel, say half inch thick. That is how I would want to use it. How well will it work?
