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Now bolt the column to base. I did not change the drill depth stops.Finally, beware, the overall height is 22", but the pulley safety cover requires a further 5 inches.Easily a five star plus for the product, delivery and cost. When you are satisified that the column will easily move inside the headstock, place a piece of insulating tape about 2 1/4 inch from top of column. Now slide table support on column, then the headstock, the tape will indicate when headstock is fitted correctly.I fitted a 4" vice to the table support, with one side bolted to the table, using 1 1/2 bolts.
Next, the table support, mine was slightly rough between the clamping space. It works for me. The drillis silent and meets its specification. Support lock handle, mine is fitted to the left hand side.I tapped the chuck using a mallet. Before bolting the column to the base, clean, and try inserting into the headstock. I unpacked, and assembled within 2 1/2 hours.
Just a few tips. You will note a column stop about 2 1/4 inches inside the headstock. Used a fine file. The drilling return spring is OK. Ordered, paid and delivered within a week. I used 4 1/2 inch bolts for the base.
table support then easily slides on the column.
I was told by theircustomer service today "you get what you pay for". At least I can return the drill press.Grizzly = never again. I am returning this drill press to Grizzy for a refund. I'd rather have a lousy drill press than a lousy reputation.
This tool is adequate for those tasks in which a hand drill does not give sufficient positional control and you wish that you had a drill press. Now for very little money you can keep one on the back bench.
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