It just needed more....

Looks go to me. I think it’s a great idea. I didn’t even think about the adjusting height thing until you mentioned it. It sounds like you came up with a solution that works.

-- Hand Crafted by Brett Peterson John 3:16 http://www.TheCrookedNail.blogspot.com

Hey Brett, yeah, I’ve had that old jack hanging around in the way for years. I finally found a use for it. Now it is indispensable. lol

I just remembered that I have an old 12volt electric over hydraulic unit from an old Maxom 2000 lb lift gate. that might work even better. lol I better add two D batteries. lol Only have to charge them every two years. lol

Looks good from here Rand. Do you set a 2×4 on the jack when it comes time for raising and lowering?

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0

Actually, Bob, I used an adjustable jack stand and spun her up with my impact wrench. That way I can balance everything. and I use the jack to raise and lower the head as well. I love these old DP’s. They have more places to adjust things than to new stuff.

That’s a great designed and built, practical addition. Rand, you have excelled with this one.
Oooooh Love it.

-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.

Roger, thank you for the high praise. Next project is to get you out for a visit so we can make one for your DP. I only hope you don’t have as much trouble traveling as I do.lol Give our best wishes to the family.

looks like its going to be alot of fun to use

-- There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America. ~William J. Clinton

Hey Rand, credit is where it’s due, you made that old drill press into an awesome tool with your project.
I have been doing much better lately and I am shedding some of my ailments one at a time and have actually spent a couple of days in the shop last week. I intend to get to the shop again this week and see what I can do, looking forward to that so much. I had a good report on this clinical trial for cancer last month where they seem to think that the treatments are actually doing some good – a great boost to my morale. Anyway I feel better than I have ever been this year and I’m dying to post a project.

-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.

Gadzooks, now you are going to have to repaint the DP…...........

-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska

The simplest solutions are often the best Rand. Nice work!

-- Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.

well maybe you better paint me stupid

i see a floor drill
(nice one too)

i see a nice table
with drawers

i see a jack sitting
on the base of the floor drill

where does it go
how does it work

do you sit on the jack
and raise yourself
to work the drill

do you put the jack on the table
and jack under the drill
to lower the table

better paint me twice
i don’t get it

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Nice set up, that is one serious drill press table. Good solution for the height adjustment as well.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

Well done! Looks great!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

that is on my need to do list looks good nice jop

-- Robert Laddusaw and no I am not smarter then a fifth grader ( and no I canot spell so if it is a problem don't read it ))

Hi Rand;

Quite a handy looking drill press table.

Nice work.

Lee

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