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    I had the same thing with a Makita router. Part...

    I had the same thing with a Makita router. Part number has it down as a dual seal design, actual bearing is un-shielded.
    Only thing to consider is the speed rating, but any quality bearing should be...
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    Did this end up selling?

    Did this end up selling?
  3. There's actually enough room for needle bearings,...

    There's actually enough room for needle bearings, so I can use the original quill, its just worn and cracked about an inch down the keyway. The reason I don't want to use plain bearings particularly...
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    1-5/8" Quill and Pinion

    Hi All,

    I'm weighing up options on refurb, new or S/H quill and pinion for an old drill press.

    If anyone is parting a drill with a 1-5/8" quill in decent condition, let me know. If it has a...
  5. https://youtu.be/jAawhg6JtyY Youtube vid...

    https://youtu.be/jAawhg6JtyY

    Youtube vid courtesy of This Old Tony regarding the fine art of spring makery if you get stuck.

    Most RC shops will have a selection of cold drawn music wire for a...
  6. Given you will be drilling into steel, what about...

    Given you will be drilling into steel, what about a big rare earth magnet stuck to the bottom after you drill it.

    Get what you can out, and then use the magnet stuck to the outside as insurance. ...
  7. Thanks Kryn, I'm at flagstaff hill, 5159. Im...

    Thanks Kryn, I'm at flagstaff hill, 5159.

    Im actually a product designet by trade, but really wish I had become a machinist, I really enjoyed working on the old bridge ports at uni and the lathes....
  8. Thanks for the Info Andrew and KB, and no worries...

    Thanks for the Info Andrew and KB, and no worries Graham, I understand the importance of moderation in public forums.

    It seems like a nice old drill, but the plain bearings have to go, if I am...
  9. https://oldsite.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/R...

    https://oldsite.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1070355--1-.pdf
    //metalworkforums.com/f301/t198335-weekend-drill-watching


    I'm a Little confused as to whu my posts aren't showing up?...
  10. //metalworkforums.com/f301/t198335-weekend-dr...

    //metalworkforums.com/f301/t198335-weekend-drill-watching

    There is another one in the forum with a wesco? Badge. This seems to be a spot for the casting / manufacturing company left...
  11. E.P Bevan & Son (Merchant Plate) Drillpress

    Hi Guys,

    Picked this up for a carton the other week. Plan to get it running off 240v (3 phase motor is nice, but a hassle to work off 240v)

    Plain bearings (thoroughly flogged out) throughout,...
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