Nice Drill press. It¡¯s 220V single phase according to the listing. I would swap out a 220V three phase motor of 1 to 2hp and put a VFD on it. then put the front belt in the middle position and you should be able to use the VFD for slow to fast.
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On Feb 12, 2020, at 11:24 AM, joelgelman via Groups.Io <
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I became interested in a better drill press back in 2013. ?I received information here about the RF-45 and many possible modifications. I came close to buying it, but something just did not seem right for a few reasons, and I ended up with a new Powermatic. ?I have not really been too happy with it. ?There were a couple of comments about vintage radial drill presses, but I did not want one of those beat up units in poor condition that needed TLC big time as I am not skilled in total restoration. ?This one was the best one I have seen
This past week I found a Rockwell Radial drill press that seemed to be in great shape, similar to the above. ?I just purchased it today
I am not sure if it is 110v or 220 etc but I can work with either and single or 3 phase. ?When I get it, I will consider what would be the best motor setup, but it seems like the ideal would be forward and reverse and the ability to change speeds over a wide range without changing belts. ?I suppose there are modifications that can be made. ?I saw someone changed the column raising to power feed.
Not sure how that works. If I understand, the width is around 34 inches or so and the depth is 48 inches. ?That will allow it to fit where my Powermatic is. ?To the left is a butcher block work bench, and I am thinking I can set the drill press table flush with that to increase my work surface area. ?I will make an accessory table and fence with stops, and slots to accommodate the Automaxx clamps ?I like the idea of a fixed height table.
Anyhow, I think for me this is better than the drill mills for a woodworking application. ?
