Shorty Drill Press not perpendicular to floor, any ideas?

edma194 · Post by **edma194** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:41 am

Mike wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:57 pm 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.

Someone told to get good at two types of ups, shut and listen. And yeah, the first one is harder than the second.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:44 am

dusty wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:12 am Agreed but which/whose preconceived understandings fell aside.

All those who thought it rotated over 90°. (Myself included)

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:43 am

The real discussion here has little to do with being horizontal or vertical. It is centered around how much rotation is permitted by the Base Assemblyt (the pivot point). When going vertical (either end) rotation is limited by a hard stop. That's it, there ain't no more.

I consider mine to be "dead on".

Level floors do not matter. Degree of rotation is the issue. How far does it rotate from the at rest position. Once vertical -center of gravity is in control. A whole different discussion.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:39 am

JPG wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:44 am
dusty wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:12 am Agreed but which/whose preconceived understandings fell aside.
All those who thought it rotated over 90°. (Myself included)

The ones of 'us' that considered over the center(>90°) an intentional design detail.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:41 pm

So everything is still holding together and true though the new giant chucks have some disappointing runout, so gotta figure that out. Added a vice system with some knobs to make it easier to install and remove, added a couple posts to mount new giant chucks with runout issues and put a Schmuckatelli Co. Skull Knob for a crown. Not trying to sell anything. Figured I owe some pics.
Hope all is well with all of you and yours. Happy Holidays
Mike