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Was wondering if anyone here uses one. I have an opportunity to pick up a 2 head setup on a T slot table with 2 1.6 hp clausing heads. Variable speed going down to at least 150 rpm. 3 phase which isn't a problem as I have a 5 hp rotary phase converter with an outlet already wired in the vicinity where it would go. Wonder how useful it would be, as many drilling operations require multiple setups and drill changes.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:Depends on what you do. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk:
Reply:Here’s the space hogging- budget-farmer version…Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk:
Reply:Is it variable, or geared?I have a geared, IT IS WONDERFUL!!I use a 3 phase inverter, smaller than a shoe box, that gives me even more speed selections than the geared head,,and the inverter senses amperage, and will stop the electric motor, if something (like too big of a drill bit) jams.Powered down feed, and lube are the most important things on my drill press,,
Reply:We have a couple at work... great for multi set ups.  Drill / tap or drill counter sinkSent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkI haven't built anything I can't throw away.  Perfection is the journey.    Mac
Reply:Like many things making holes is part of the job. I have mag drill, a mill-drill and a smaller craftsman drill press. For large holes now I use the mill-drill or the Milwaukee mag drill with a 3/4" chuck and tons of torque mounted on a stand. Figured the large table and infinite height adjustable on the columns would make many jobs easier.
Reply:Yes it does, certainly allows for speedy work, we did pour plates for 2 wing tools in about 3 weeks.  There were quite a few.Sent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkI haven't built anything I can't throw away.  Perfection is the journey.    Mac
Reply:What depths are most common.  As stated depends on what you do. Ironworkers punch holes and faster and do other things. Seems like you already have multiple drilling capability.After you buy it,  then your next 3 big job will best executed by the mag drill.  Lol
Reply:@MJD It's been 2 hours now.  You bought it right ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk:
Reply:Should be getting it Friday. About 3 hrs away. Hopefully get it for less than asking price of 750$. I'll probably have to cut some off the top of the columns as it 8'6" as it stands. I have to get it in a 9' door while preferably still on a low trailer.
Reply:Picked it up and got it home. I broke it down by unbolting the columns and leaving the heads attached to the column. This one has insanely long columns, almost 6' tall. Got it for 700$. Came with 2 foot switches for operation, 2 drill chucks and an 8" wide jaw, cam action drill press vise. Will get some pictures once I get it assembled and in place.
Reply:I'd love to have one just so I can set one head up for countersinking and not have to always be swapping out bits.  Drill presses, I've found, are a lot like grinders -- every shop should have at least two!
Reply:Originally Posted by VaughnTI'd love to have one just so I can set one head up for countersinking and not have to always be swapping out bits.  Drill presses, I've found, are a lot like grinders -- every shop should have at least two!
Reply:I rarely use the drill presses at work anymore,  but with 3 Bridgeports, 2 radial arm drills and 3 jig bores, I just don't need to.  But I always like a gang dripp press for these exact reasons. Sent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkI haven't built anything I can't throw away.  Perfection is the journey.    Mac
Reply:[a[attach=config]1730456[/attach Attached ImagesMiller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:.  Of course that's times 2 on the heads. Didn't seem to need anything so I'll try to get it set in place and assembled this weekend.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:. Got the heads with columns installed. Not much fun as the chain fall was off center in 2 directions for the left column and 1 direction off on the right column.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:Need to level up the table yet and figure if I'm going to anchor it to the floor. Also needs 2 outlets wired into an existing box that's in the vicinity.
Reply:Very cool!You've got to wonder what they were planning on drilling to have columns that tall!!  You can lock the feet to the floor with silicone caulk.  It works like a pretty strong glue, especially with tools that don't have any rotational force.  Just sweep the floor real good, then put a dob of caulk under each foot.  After it dries, you'll need a floor jack and some wedges to break the joint.  Works great in applications where you don't want to drill into the concrete.
Reply:Originally Posted by VaughnTVery cool!You've got to wonder what they were planning on drilling to have columns that tall!!  You can lock the feet to the floor with silicone caulk.  It works like a pretty strong glue, especially with tools that don't have any rotational force.  Just sweep the floor real good, then put a dob of caulk under each foot.  After it dries, you'll need a floor jack and some wedges to break the joint.  Works great in applications where you don't want to drill into the concrete.
Reply:Sweet!  Wish I was home, I would have come helped load Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveSweet!  Wish I was home, I would have come helped load
Reply:Originally Posted by M J D...just debating whether I even need too.
Reply:Awesome! I keep my eye out for a pair or even triple drills, there are some great old English gearhead drills out there, Pollard, Ajax etc, but the bigger MT3 ones never come up quite at a price/location that makes it with the effort.the Clausing setup looks really nice.Murphy's Golden Rule: Whoever has the gold, makes the rules.