RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Drill press & cross-slide vice

> Of you are intent on this approach you will find that cheap drill
> presses not only have crappy bearings, but the spindle is not stiff.
>
> The rack and pinion gear that drives the spindle is very very sloppy,
> and there is no adjustment.

I pulled out my quill, drilled and tapped two 10-24 holes pointing
toward the quill, one from the front, one from the side. Inserted two
brass screws with nuts to lock them down, and reduced the play some. The
remaining slop comes from the quill spline fitting into the pulley at
the top.

Regards,
JJ

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