On 2017-09-18, Ignoramus10622 wrote:
A company gave me this drill press.

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/Allen-Drill-Press.jpg

Wow! How much does that thing weigh? Looks like a minimum of
5000 lbs. I doubt that I have the power to spin up one of those three
motors. :-)

I will actually use it instead of scrapping, and my question is, is it
better to use soluble coolant, or cutting oil on it.

thanks

Hmm ... the table has the gutter to feed to a tank and pump. I
see why you wanted to know. I think that the soluble coolant would be
better -- especially one with the anti-fungus additives to keep it from
turning into a nasty smell source -- and possible source of infections.

But take the advice of others not me. I'm not experienced in
using a machine of that scale.

I am interested to know whether the two jackscrews under the
table are geared together (chain drive, perhaps?) or can they be
adjusted separately to tilt the table for some weird project needs.

I presume that there is a lubrication pump, too, and that ofn
course wants the proper oil (likely listed on the reservoir.)

Good Luck,
DoN.

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