Shorty Drill Press not perpendicular to floor, any ideas?

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Re: Shorty Drill Press not perpendicular to floor, any ideas?

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Did and done, it’s a beautiful thing and the way it should be with a permanent solution. No shims or playing with the wheels.
Took off about .100 and end up very close to where I want to be, used jewelers saw, foredom handpiece and an orbital sander to finish off. I will repaint later in the week. Gonna watch some games and eat some lechon a friend is bringing by.
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Mike,

Looks great to me. I'm glad you got it resolved. By the way, nice looking shop...particularly like the natural light you have with that large window.
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Shops a mess but thanks for the compliment. It's a lot of fun learning how to use everything.
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Good Job. Thanks for the lessons. I learned a lot.
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Dusty- don’t know about any lessons but I learned a lot and I found a great place for info. Thanks to all.
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Oh we all learned a lot because you were so insistent. Some preconceived understandings fell aside as a result. A greater understanding of angle thingies also.

We owe ya!
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That’s some nice things to say, thank you. I had an old tool and die designer tell me to shut up, look, listen and learn. The 3 L’s came pretty easy but keepin my pie hole shut not so much.
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Yer pie hole caused us to re examine our 'undertanding'.

Bake another!
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I’m just starting to understand as I’m just starting to learn a little about woodworking. Old equipment has been one of my hobbies. Look forward to learning here as time provides.
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Agreed but which/whose preconceived understandings fell aside.
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