On 4/26/2010 5:51 AM, AIOE wrote:
(this message may duplicate from eternal-september when they get around to
sending it in a year or two)

(image links inline with text - questions towards the end)

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I have known for several years now that my little 1/4 hp, eight-inch swing
drill press was inadequate for all of my needs (especially the short swing)
My current project has put a head on this, so when providence lined me up a
suitable item, I followed through.

I now own an old Rexon RDM-100A drill press, 1/2 hp, 14" swing, which I
acquired for sixty bucks. Not a Gunner/Iggy "take the machine, the car, and
my teenaged daughter" deal, but I am very happy.

(...)

Congratulations!

That drill press will serve you well.
Probably even better than my 'King Kong' drill press has served me!

I was able to figure out that this machine is about the same as the current
Harbor Freight unit 38142, and have the manual for that machine. That led
me to figure out the assumed function of the little chrome-plated handle
shown in this picture, but despite loosening the two thumb screws, the
handle doesn't want to turn more than an 1/8". Where should I squirt some
lube to help free up this mechanism?

Have a look at page 5 of:
http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...8999/38142.PDF

Sounds like the rods supporting the motor bracket need cleaning.
You may wish to tilt the machine horizontal so you can see under the
pulley cover easily.

Sounds like a couple vigorous applications of mineral spirits using an
acid brush would loosen the congealed grease sufficiently.


--Winston


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Harley was venal, arrogant, despicable and a psychologist.
He was the second most redundant man I ever talked to.