Here are some pictures of a Shop Smith MK VII that I modified by mounting it permanently to the wall of my shop so that it's dedicated as a drill press now.
The nice thing about the MK VII is it works in forward and reverse. Except for the earliest ( I think pre-1960) units, they have a 1&1/4 hp motor, so the have plenty of power and continuously variable speed.
I've seen old Shop Smiths on Craig's List for as cheap as $35 so, for specific uses, I consider them a great tool for the money.
Alternative Drill Press
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JRHall
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Alternative Drill Press
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tippie53
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Re: Alternative Drill Press
those shop smiths to make great drill presses
John Hall
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Alternative Drill Press
I'd never thought of doing that. Wish I had more shop space.
Kevin
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