Here is a quick assembly and feature overview of this new Bauer 12 inch bench top drill press with laser targeting and variable / infinite speed adjustment. Harbor Freight item number 58781
Now you can see how a CVT (Continuous Varible Transmission) works or at least the idea of it... Great video and nicely detailed, you have convinced me to purchase this drill press! Thank you!
Glad it helped! Yes, I didn't recognize that it was a CVT when I was making the video LOL But just like in a car, or in a side-by-side or UTV, snowmobile or four-wheeler. I haven't used this a ton, but it does work well every time I need it to. Really like the LED light and the easy adjustability 👍
Thx for the review. It looks like the speed adjustment is a take on a CVT transmission concept that you see on many ATV quads, cars and mini bikes. It makes me want to forehead palm my head 🤦with a “Doh! why didn’t I think of that!” Lol
Nice thorough review! I just became aware of the 12" in and came upon your video (can't find any real video reviews out there) - this was very helpful in helping me decide to purchase - thanks!
Have you or perhaps can you measure spindle runout of the MT2 arbor ? Not with the drill chuck in place ? want to know if its at least reasonable ... 0.003" ish or less would be good .. but would like to know what yours measures .. ( no i dont wat a mill / drill at this time for all of you that are wanting to say that )
@@anesthesiadreamin thank you very much for your fast response! I tried to contact with HB customer service, product support, and my question surprised them. After 7 minutes of waiting they are told me that 3.2 inch. As for me 3 inches not too much for $300 drill press, but better than 2 inch on most of inexpensive drills. I decided to buy WEN 1412t since this one cost me (today) $270 (with 10% discount). All the best
Interesting that the HF website does not list those specifications. Usually they’re pretty good at listing all the measurements. Other than that the drill table is 9 1/2” square and it weighs 82lbs assembled, they don’t list any other specs. I’m kinda curious myself.
Have you or perhaps can you measure spindle runout of the MT2 arbor ? Not with the drill chuck in place ? want to know if its at least reasonable ... 0.003" ish or less would be good .. but would like to know what yours measures .. ( no i dont wat a mill / drill at this time for all of you that are wanting to say that )
