formariz 11,987 #26 Posted October 11, 2023 I am sure you all heard of the “ring of shame “ on a drill press. Caused obviously by laziness or just plain not caring . This however i have to classify it as outright ignorance or even stupidity. Who would put a blade on it backwards and use it repeatedly that way? Of course guide would have to be removed to make that possible . Just when I thought I had seen it all. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 452 #27 Posted October 11, 2023 5 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Reminds me of the movie "The Red Violin"... yep he put blood in the stain. Don’t remember if it was his, or his wifes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #28 Posted October 11, 2023 Wife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,445 #29 Posted October 11, 2023 21 hours ago, John2189 said: Watched Roy Underhill all the time. Seemed like he always cut himself in every show or at least had a bandaid on. 😀 Sounds like my BBT. She's ALWAYS upta something and willing to tackle near anything so ... things happen. Part of the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #30 Posted October 12, 2023 She is all cleaned up painted and reassembled. A few things need tweaking still. Not a very sophisticated machine but well built and simple. I believe this guide is home built. Perhaps the original was missing at one time. Needed a few shims to keep table absolutely perpendicular to blade in all directions. Have also to look for new tires but these will do for now. Need to get the proper pulley for the motor and should be trying it soon. Some shims needed Home built guide?? 2 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #31 Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) It’s done. Decided to make it a “ portable bench top” unit. Rather than having its own stand it is more versatile this way and does not take precious floor space. When not in use it can be placed out of way. It’s heavy and stable and along with the rubber feet it does not have to be clamped to bench although it can quickly be done using a holdfast. At my bench it has the perfect height. Switch is a simple one at plug since it will always be plugged close by. Made some functional improvements to guide such as making thrust bearing adjustable. It functions really well and smooth staying adjusted. Ninety years after its birth it has a new life which will extend well beyond my great grandchildren’s life. IMG_4518.mov Edited October 17, 2023 by formariz 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #32 Posted October 20, 2023 After using it for a bit improved on switch location. Also added two handles strategically placed as to keep perfect balance when moving it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
