On Sat, 22 Dec 2018 23:18:04 +0000, The Other Mike wrote:

Bearings on a lathe are catering for axial and radial loads a drill
press just axial ones.

The OP seems to be unaware of the radial loading involved. I have a drill
press and a milling machine among other bits and pieces and the the
difference in the bearings between the two is staggering. Whilst I could
easily clasp the drill press bearings in the palm of one hand, I couldn't
even get both hands around the mill bearings; they're *massive* ****ers.



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