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The price was right - free.  First come first serve listing on Craigslist and I finally beat the others.

Amazingly it works - here's the run down:Tightened up all the bolts and nuts (plenty were loose)Belts are in good shapeMotor is smooth and quietSurface oxidation isn't bad, steel wool will take care of itThis will be the biggest issue to overcome - the splined shaft that runs thru the drive sheave is worn, as is the bushing in the sheave itself.  The other issue is: It seems the splined shaft is too short, because when the spindle is lowered, the splined shaft completely disappears, letting the sheave run loose.



The internals look and feel fine, no movement or slop - (just the shaft in the sheave has movement)  So, either the splined shaft broke or was cut - or it was retrofitted before, but with the wrong replacement.I want to disassemble the quill and shaft so I can get accurate measurements of the shaft length, but I do not know exactly the order of steps or what snap rings, screws, etc. need to come out.

To be continued...
Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:I imagine the design is similar to this:

If you can guide me, I can take more pics of what you need to assist me with identifying how to take it apart with minimal errors.I can't find much online for this thing, as there is no manufacturer name I can find, just a model number - and searching it just brings up basic info and old sales listings.  The 4-spline shaft is also unique - I see lots of 6 spline and more - but the 4 splines I'm finding are thicker than what I'm measuring.  I could go to a different spline count if I can match up the rest of the dimensions with something I find - but then I have to track down the corresponding bushing or another sheave to match it.
Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
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Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:My guess is you won't find replacement parts to fit. Might be simplest to take the 4-spline to a machinist and ask him to machine up an extension piece to lengthen it with centre pin and bevel. Then weld the extension on and remove the bead with die grinder and file. Then you're not hunting for parts or overcapitalising a hunk of bamboo.
Reply:Maybe the spline shaft has just slipped too far down into the quill adapter???? Have you tried pulling on it upwards?? Or maybe someone modified/lost parts so the quill would go down further than it is supposed to...
Reply:You need to remove the quill return spring and then the feed shaft pinion before you remove the quill.Here's a disassembly video for one similar to yours:
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Originally Posted by ronsii

Maybe the spline shaft has just slipped too far down into the quill adapter???? Have you tried pulling on it upwards?? Or maybe someone modified/lost parts so the quill would go down further than it is supposed to...
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Originally Posted by Denis G

You need to remove the quill return spring and then the feed shaft pinion before you remove the quill.Here's a disassembly video for one similar to yours:
Reply:I don't rebuild drill presses but I think I have the identical drill press. Let me know if you need pics.
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Originally Posted by Shootr






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Originally Posted by thegary

The spline is not too short. If you look in your second pic that shows the bottom of the sheave and the top of the spindle you will see that the spline part in the sheave is supposed to be one piece with the part that is held by the bearing that the spindle goes through. It is broken off.  Pull that top bearing out and the piece going through it could be removed but is probably a press fit in the bearing .By the look of the grain I would say it is cast iron.  It could be brazed back together if you remove the spline part from the sheave and disassemble the spindle.  I suspect it will break again if abused though.  With that said it will be as strong as it was originally if done correctly .
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Originally Posted by Shootr


Dang, those are some sharp eyes you have there!  Sure as heck looks like it.  I was able to press out the bearing assembly without damage, and get the bushing out as well.


Is there anything else I can post to help determine if it is indeed cast iron?  I want it to be as strong as possible, but I won't be abusing it either - I wanted one more for accurate drilling than hogging out giant holes with twist bits in plate steel.Is brazing the best/only choice?  I'm going to hire this one out as it is far beyond my available equipment and skill level.  Thanks again for taking the time to help me out.
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Originally Posted by thegary

Its cast iron , it would not break clean like that if it were steel.  A new piece could be made from steel but I suspect it would cost you more than the drill press is worth.  I would find a V block or use a piece of angle iron to use as a V block then shim the smaller diameter piece to get it centered.  If both parts are shamfered so the braze can penatrate completly it should hold fine.  Use the quill spline to clock the spline while clamping it then pull it out before brazing. It might wind up with the pully having a slight woble to it but it should work fine.
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Originally Posted by Shootr

I still don't want to try it myself - I've never brazed anything before.  Questions:Should the mating surfaces be machined down flat for the best joint?  I'm assuming so, from what I'm reading the tighter the joint, the stronger it is.What would be a "going rate" for a job like this?
Reply:Those drill presses are sold under 100 different brands. I would try to fine some place that sells parts like maybe Jet or tractor supply and see if you can get a new piece. It would be inexpensive in comparison if you can find one.  Maybe even Sears.
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Originally Posted by Shootr

I still don't want to try it myself - I've never brazed anything before.  Questions:Should the mating surfaces be machined down flat for the best joint?  I'm assuming so, from what I'm reading the tighter the joint, the stronger it is.What would be a "going rate" for a job like this?
Reply:https://www.ereplacementparts.com/dr...-p-442506.html  this is the same part for a jet drill press.  It looks like it could be the one you need. If not there are several other model number drill presses that you could look at.  You might even try typing in your brand and model number, they might have it.Last edited by thegary; 09-11-2020 at 03:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by thegary

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/dr...-p-442506.html  this is the same part for a jet drill press.  It looks like it could be the one you need. If not there are several other model number drill presses that you could look at.  You might even try typing in your brand and model number, they might have it.
Reply:One step forward, two steps back...I decided to try and MIG the sleeve back together, so I practiced a bunch to get my settings close, then set up the two pieces in a length of angle, with the spindle in them to keep them clocked together.  All I have is a yellow mappro torch, so I used it to preheat the parts, then put 4 tacks around the perimeter, where the thickest parts were.  No matter how I tried to clean out the bores, there was still gunk in them so I was getting horrible porosity.  I did three tries - clean, tack, test - repeat.  On the third try I seemed to have gotten it - after grinding the welds down, even though there was still some porosity, I couldn't snap them apart.


Now I'm feeling pretty excited, just cleaning, tightening, regreasing - slowly putting it all back together.  The bearings pressed onto the repaired part just right, was able to press the assembly in to the housing, etc.  Last thing is the spindle pulley, I put it on and tap it down gently with a rubber mallet - needed a little nudge for the v-grooves to line up.  Then, the pulley and shaft go wobbly...I managed to snap the shaft again - further up, where the bearings go.So it's time to step away and put this aside for a while.  Maybe I'll find a chinaman with the right part, maybe another drill comes up for sale for cheap, maybe I'll disassemble the entire quill/spindle assembly to see if I can just switch to a different design that seems to be all over the alibaba ships.  All I know now is I'm too frustrated to mess with it for a while.

Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:

Originally Posted by Shootr

One step forward, two steps back...I decided to try and MIG the sleeve back together, so I practiced a bunch to get my settings close, then set up the two pieces in a length of angle, with the spindle in them to keep them clocked together.  All I have is a yellow mappro torch, so I used it to preheat the parts, then put 4 tacks around the perimeter, where the thickest parts were.  No matter how I tried to clean out the bores, there was still gunk in them so I was getting horrible porosity.  I did three tries - clean, tack, test - repeat.  On the third try I seemed to have gotten it - after grinding the welds down, even though there was still some porosity, I couldn't snap them apart.


Now I'm feeling pretty excited, just cleaning, tightening, regreasing - slowly putting it all back together.  The bearings pressed onto the repaired part just right, was able to press the assembly in to the housing, etc.  Last thing is the spindle pulley, I put it on and tap it down gently with a rubber mallet - needed a little nudge for the v-grooves to line up.  Then, the pulley and shaft go wobbly...I managed to snap the shaft again - further up, where the bearings go.So it's time to step away and put this aside for a while.  Maybe I'll find a chinaman with the right part, maybe another drill comes up for sale for cheap, maybe I'll disassemble the entire quill/spindle assembly to see if I can just switch to a different design that seems to be all over the alibaba ships.  All I know now is I'm too frustrated to mess with it for a while.


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Originally Posted by thegary

What part of "its cast iron" did you not understand. I hope you can find a new one because that one is beyond hope now.
Reply:Reason #348 that 2020 is just a f'up year...Back in September, as a last effort to find the spindle and pulley sleeve, I hit up the local Harbor Freight to see what the internals on their presses looked like.Unbelievable - two of the medium sized models looked and measured correct (save for them being 6 spline vs. my original 4 spline).  Great thing about being in a HF store, all the measuring tools are right there to use.  I still wasn't sure about the pulley sleeve as I couldn't get a look at it, but when I grabbed a crescent wrench to try and pull the nut off - the employees had had enough of me and told me to knock it off lol.Well heck, for $20 +/-, I ordered up the spindle, sleeve, and nut and crossed my fingers...In early October I received a package - except only the nut and spindle were in it - no sleeve - BACKORDERED!!!!!  AAAARRRRGGGHHHH - I'm so close.... But miracles upon miracles the spindle fit perfectly!

So I patiently waited until the end of October, then I called to see if they had an idea when they would get more inserts in.  "Oh yeah, they're here - you want we should send it to you?"  Uh yeah, that'd be great.  A week later - nada.  Called again "So sorry, I'm going to just put a new order in and get it sent right out to you 2nd day air".  Another week later (this past Wed) I called again - after 3 different people I got another promise to send one out ASAP.'Ding Dong'...I answer the door today and lo and behold there's a fedex envelope with HF address on it!  I eagerly pick it up...

To see a big friggin' tear in it and nothing but a packing list inside...2020? Go F yourself...
Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:I would have made new part over welding parts back. But I have a machinist background too.Dave

Originally Posted by Shootr

The price was right - free.  First come first serve listing on Craigslist and I finally beat the others.

Amazingly it works - here's the run down:Tightened up all the bolts and nuts (plenty were loose)Belts are in good shapeMotor is smooth and quietSurface oxidation isn't bad, steel wool will take care of itThis will be the biggest issue to overcome - the splined shaft that runs thru the drive sheave is worn, as is the bushing in the sheave itself.  The other issue is: It seems the splined shaft is too short, because when the spindle is lowered, the splined shaft completely disappears, letting the sheave run loose.



The internals look and feel fine, no movement or slop - (just the shaft in the sheave has movement)  So, either the splined shaft broke or was cut - or it was retrofitted before, but with the wrong replacement.I want to disassemble the quill and shaft so I can get accurate measurements of the shaft length, but I do not know exactly the order of steps or what snap rings, screws, etc. need to come out.

To be continued...
Reply:Oh man that is frustrating.  At this point you have to finish it or you'll never rest!Reminds me of the time I tried ordering a slave roller for a bench belt grinder, 3 different companies (all were great though) and 6 different attempts, each arrived dented.  That bench grinder is still in the corner in near perfect condition and some day i'll rig something up (don't have a lathe or mill unfortunately).
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Originally Posted by SlowBlues

Oh man that is frustrating.  At this point you have to finish it or you'll never rest!Reminds me of the time I tried ordering a slave roller for a bench belt grinder, 3 different companies (all were great though) and 6 different attempts, each arrived dented.  That bench grinder is still in the corner in near perfect condition and some day i'll rig something up (don't have a lathe or mill unfortunately).

Originally Posted by Shootr

Reason #348 that 2020 is just a f'up year...Back in September, as a last effort to find the spindle and pulley sleeve, I hit up the local Harbor Freight to see what the internals on their presses looked like.Unbelievable - two of the medium sized models looked and measured correct (save for them being 6 spline vs. my original 4 spline).  Great thing about being in a HF store, all the measuring tools are right there to use.  I still wasn't sure about the pulley sleeve as I couldn't get a look at it, but when I grabbed a crescent wrench to try and pull the nut off - the employees had had enough of me and told me to knock it off lol.Well heck, for $20 +/-, I ordered up the spindle, sleeve, and nut and crossed my fingers...In early October I received a package - except only the nut and spindle were in it - no sleeve - BACKORDERED!!!!!  AAAARRRRGGGHHHH - I'm so close.... But miracles upon miracles the spindle fit perfectly!Attachment 1719265So I patiently waited until the end of October, then I called to see if they had an idea when they would get more inserts in.  "Oh yeah, they're here - you want we should send it to you?"  Uh yeah, that'd be great.  A week later - nada.  Called again "So sorry, I'm going to just put a new order in and get it sent right out to you 2nd day air".  Another week later (this past Wed) I called again - after 3 different people I got another promise to send one out ASAP.'Ding Dong'...I answer the door today and lo and behold there's a fedex envelope with HF address on it!  I eagerly pick it up...Attachment 1719266To see a big friggin' tear in it and nothing but a packing list inside...2020? Go F yourself...
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Originally Posted by farmersammm



  I know I shouldn't laugh, but I laugh with experience

I can't actually believe ya started to disassemble a drill press in the store


  I'da kicked yer azz out of there in a heartbeat


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"It's always darkest before the dawn..."Another package landed on my doorstep this afternoon - looks like all my calls resulted in the order being duplicated - and finally, in my hot little hand...

With great restraint, I slowly reassemble the bearings, the pulley, installed the belts...so far so good:

And lo and behold:So, in closing out this adventure - for $30 (and months of patience) I now have a fine drill press that can drop down to 220RPM and as fast as 2800RPM.
Last edited by Shootr; 11-16-2020 at 05:05 PM.Yeswelder MIG-205DS(3) Angle Grinders at the ReadyJust a hobbyist trying to improve
Reply:There is nothing like the thrill of victory.Well done sir.
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Originally Posted by In Utopia

There is nothing like the drill of victory.Well done sir.
Reply:Sometimes patience is the most important part.  Good job!Lincoln 350MPMillermatic 350PSyncrowave 2501969 SA200HTP Invertig 221
Reply:It's always nice when something works out


Reply:indeed all those china drill presses are sold under many brand names. but shameful junk is all they are. lightly used ones can be found for 100-200 dollars. for woodworking that requires no precision they do ok
Reply:i wish i could get a good qaulity drill press but theyre big money even for used ones. i hate to admit but i had to go with jet. ive managed to make it work but the accuracy and qaulity is completely terrible but thats to be expected given the price
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