Re: any use for 9" benchtop drill press?

I'm thinking of using my mini-grizzly for a boat anchor......

(probably not bad for what it is.....what was I thinking??)

Guess I won't be picking up one of those !

djd

Add something like this;

Take Care, Gnube {too thick for linux}

How about as a small drum sander, possibly as a vertical lathe or with a better chuck for much smaller bits you could use it for model making.

If that doesn't doit for you you can always send the machine to me! I'm sure I'd find a use for it.

Thanks Dave

I use my HF version a lot for sharpening. I use the Woodcraft Power strop in it at 600 RPM as a final touch up for chisels and plane blades.

-Doug

Easier to control tools on a horizontal lathe. Turn the drill press on its back.

I have seen one converted into an oscilating drum sander. The head was mounted upside down and the unit mounted in a box. A second motor was used to turn the handle with a cam to make the drum move up and down.

I think we have the same drill press and I plan to convert mine when I get a better drill press.

Rob

There's an excellent woodturner in my area, that describes some of his methods on his website. One of his more surprising tricks is to use his drill press as a makeshift veneer press!

If you find you can use this concept too, it might not be a bad idea to keep the old drill press around as a dedicated veneer press.

david