Overhead Drill Press: Second Generation

[Farrell]

I have completed upgrades to my little-bit-wobbley first generation overhead drill press and produce a very stable second generation version. I replaced a drawer slide with a steel track and four wheels, and I replaced a fishing boat seat swivel with a 3,500 lb-rated trailer spindle and hub. Pretty darn stiff and stable now.

Specs follow:
X travel = 10 feet
Y travel = 2 feet
Rotation (in the X Y plane) = 360 degrees
Tilt = 25 degrees forward to 10 degrees back (can be reversed by simply rotating drill head)

Pics available for the new toy of the week!

Terry Farrell