Headstock lift for dedicated drill press?

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Custom base

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damagi wrote:Figures.

At that point, It would make as much sense to ditch the bench legs and such and build a fully custom base. That would basically be a wall mount setup on a portable stand. Not a bad option....hmm
A while back I converted a old SS into a dedicated drill press. After the short time I have used it I think the custom base is the best solution for my limited space. As for the head stock lift I have started but not completed a lift using a threaded rod and a garage sale find 3/8 variable speed reversible drill to turn the rod.https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=14400
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Stumpbuster wrote:A while back I converted a old SS into a decanted drill press. After the short time I have used it I think the custom base is the best solution for my limited space. As for the head stock lift I have started but not completed a lift using a threaded rod and a garage sale find 3/8 variable speed reversible drill to turn the rod.https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=14400
Use couplers for the sliding nut(longer threads for wear).
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Way tubes shortened to 11"
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Probably could have made them a little shorter
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I like the extension table support right where it is!:cool:
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I would be very concerned about the center of gravity (about its' stability). With the headstock raised, it is very tall with a very small footprint.
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Tip test

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dusty wrote:I would be very concerned about the center of gravity (about its' stability). With the headstock raised, it is very tall with a very small footprint.
I did a tip test on my decanted drill perss using a 30# scale and compared the results to a Central Machinery floor model drill press. the results are in post 11. The test showed the modified SS is more stable than the floor model drill press.https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=14400
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Stumpbuster wrote:I did a tip test on my decanted drill perss using a 30# scale and compared the results to a Central Machinery floor model drill press. the results are in post 11. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... stcount=11 The test showed the modified SS is more stable than the floor model drill press.https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=14400

Most floor model drill presses have a very small footprint. They also have holes for anchoring.;)
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