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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    More progress - table, table elevation and table lock completed and installed on column. Appreciate any suggestions on filling arc of shame holes. No more excuses - the head is next. Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Thanks for the oiler link - I think I found both parts (oiler and nut). It seems WT used that 24 tpi pretty frequently. Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    EDITED 4/23 7:02 - BOTH PARTS FOUND So for the second time I have been bit by WT's use of a 24 TPI fastener - specifically a 7/16-24 hex jam nut. I can't find this anywhere - as a last resort I could probably make one but that would definitely be a last resort. Anyone have a source for...
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Tom - I'll likely be clled a heretic but I cleaned up the base first with a wire wheel followed by wet dry sand paper 80 to 1000 grit then a paste wax. I realize there are going to be folks that will say to never use sand paper on a machined surface but come on - its a drill press - not...
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Some more progress today - base painted and dry with column inserted. Table is being painted and elevation parts ready to clean up Rick Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Thanks - I was going to go a little bolder but ended up on the conservative side. Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Finally was able to complete something today - got the motor wrapped up and retested - runs like a champ. The motor is huge - it is a 3/4 HP 1140 RPM version of a WT motor and weighs in at 70# - YIKES Before Completed Rick
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    WTB: WT Power Feed housing Cover

    HOUSING COVER HAS BEEN FOUND Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Thanks for the offer - I haven't gotten to the head yet. I do know that on mine there is a chunk broken off the head casting where the motor mounting stud goes in the head - basically where the bolt goes in to hold the motor distance. I think your head is bit different than mine so the cost...
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Thanks - but can you educate me - I understand what compression is but what led you to that conclusion? Not questioning your opinion just wondering how you got there? Thanks Rick
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    WTB: WT Power Feed housing Cover

    Still Looking Rick
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    FS: Delta DP-220 14” Bench Top Drill Press

    DRILL PRESS IS SOLD Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Another potential [problem. While cleaning up the base I noticed a crack on the underside through one 0f the ribs. See the lower left quadrant behind the column hole It propagates to the bottom of the rib and goes through the rib. My gut says leave it alone - it doesn't appear to be...
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    So I did the highly unrecommended process when cleaning up the column - quick pass with a knotted wire wheel, followed by 80 to 1000 grit with - dare I say - sand paper and then some paste wax. before and after Still lots of scars and some staining but its the best I could do without even...
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    My set up for cleaning up the column on a PM 90 lathe Seems to be working OK - the lathe is not complaining but I'm running it at very slow speed Rick
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    I agree - just can't convince myself yet that the extra air is worth it. I'm getting to the point age wise where this whole rebuild/restore thing is going to slow down. :) While in waiting mode for motor parts (end bells at sand blast, bearings, paint drying on stator casing) I decided to...
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    WTB: WT Power Feed housing Cover

    I'll keep my eyes open for the covers. 3d printing sounds like an adventure. Rick
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    WTB: WT Power Feed housing Cover

    t was the first place I went. Rick
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    WTB: WT Power Feed housing Cover

    Not sure if I want to do that - well actually pay someone to do that :). The machine came to me with a fabricated sheet metal cover that might have to become temporary/permanent. I would like to get my hands on one for potential casting. Rick
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    WTB: WT Power Feed housing Cover

    Are you talking about the cast iron rear belt guards? Rick

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