I picked up an older Wilton 2550 20in floor standing drill press (and a cheapie vise) a couple years back for a $100 (I'm still tickled). Pics below. It had no arc of shame, and the only attention it required was to re-engage the belt tensioning mechanism (I replaced the belts while I was in there). It was extra grimy (remedied at the car wash) but the only sign it had been used at all was the lettering on the switches was worn. Jet still sells their J-2550 version for some $1700. I notice other drill presses on the web are quite similar, such as HF's biggest one.
The table lift works fine but I've noticed the table crank has almost a half-turn backlash. The rack seems to be in good shape. I don't have anything to reference this to, as to whether this is normal, or would be improved with replacement parts. My other drill press has a 3rd party chain-crank system add-on, no comparison.
The Wilton replacement parts are apparently still available from E-parts. I'm debating on whether to spend the $50 on the chance they will improve operation. But would like to get some opinions on whether this back lash is typical.
Advice gratefully received.
The table lift works fine but I've noticed the table crank has almost a half-turn backlash. The rack seems to be in good shape. I don't have anything to reference this to, as to whether this is normal, or would be improved with replacement parts. My other drill press has a 3rd party chain-crank system add-on, no comparison.
The Wilton replacement parts are apparently still available from E-parts. I'm debating on whether to spend the $50 on the chance they will improve operation. But would like to get some opinions on whether this back lash is typical.
Advice gratefully received.
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