I am a bit disappointed. I had seen a Delta drill press with the
laser set up. It shot a crosshair as I recall, though I didn't
study it well. The laser unit on the Westward has two beams, but
they are not at right angles to each other and so do not create a
typical crosshair. Looks great and usable on a sheet of white
paper laying flat on the work top, in real life, not so usable. I
think if the lines crossed closer to a 90 it would more usable,
though the lines are adjustable to fine tune and stay where they
are set. This unit is fairly new to me, less than 2 months. It
does everything I ask of it and does it well, and boy is it heavy
and solid.

I have looked at just doing away with the laser. It would come
off readily I think, but the depth gauge is attached to it and
would require a rethink. I've just not had the time or need to do
it. I acquired a Leeson 1 1/2 horse variable speed DC motor from
a discarded treadmill. I think I am more interested in setting it
up with a double pole, double throw switch to make it reversible
than in fiddling with the laser. I would also like to get a
tapping head for it. Right now it's just getting used.

Glad you were able to get your information.

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"Joe AutoDrill" wrote in message
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Dan,

Thanks for the offer. Very much appreciated.

If you want a drawing of the quill on your machine in PDF or
ACAD format, let me know. It's NOT a parts drawing. It's only
a drawing showing the measurements for a multiple spindle head
or similar quill attachment.

Someone else came along and provided the info from another group
so I'm all set at this point.

One thing I would love to know though is how well the laser
guided spotting works and whether it looks removable, etc.

Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com

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"DanG" wrote in message
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Yes, Joe I have one. I won't be back at the shop till Monday.
Send me a list of what you need. I have modified the table
lock and table raising crank and have installed a large
removable wood table cover.

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Keep the whole world singing . . . .
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"Joe AutoDrill" wrote in message
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Anyone got one?

I'm looking for some measurements off the machine. One
measurement is needed to .001" but the rest could be provided
to 1/16" or so and would work just fine for me...

These are Grainger sold drill presses... If someone is
visiting a Grainger and can take measurements, I'll take care
of you...

Thanks to anyone who can help...

Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com

V8013-R