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Just got it home a little bit ago. Looks brand new. Owner barely used it, and just got a Smitty combo tool, so was selling off his stand alone units. He keeps his whole shop clean, and said he made sure to remove any rust and lubricate the column. It's beautiful. Based on the positive comments by other owners of this model, I decided it would work for my needs.A couple minor things to work out, like some rubber pads to done down the belt case rattle, but otherwise, nothing to do but turn it on and run it.Papa Attached ImagesLincoln Idealarc 250 (circa 1962)Lincoln Weldpak 155 w/Mig KitLincoln Squarewave TIG 175
Reply:And a few more pics... Attached ImagesLincoln Idealarc 250 (circa 1962)Lincoln Weldpak 155 w/Mig KitLincoln Squarewave TIG 175
Reply:Brand new piece of $h!t. Those Chicom machines and every other one that is made in the foundry are junk. There is no accuracy with these machines and the spindle is crap.I hate to sound like an @$$ but it boggles my mind that anyone would waste any money on something that is made so poorly.Granthttp://jackalopefab.com/MM210Synchrowave 200DXMiller XMT350 w/60series feederMiller Bobcat 250 with SGA 100 and spoolgunHTP PlasmaFull Machine shop with everything
Reply:Originally Posted by jackalopeBrand new piece of $h!t. Those Chicom machines and every other one that is made in the foundry are junk. There is no accuracy with these machines and the spindle is crap.I hate to sound like an @$$ but it boggles my mind that anyone would waste any money on something that is made so poorly.Grant
Reply:Papa, I've had the same drill press in my shop for almost 25 years now. Works well within its limitations, as you said. I did see a marked improvement in precision when the old chuck wore out and I swapped on a used Jacobs Super Chuck off eBay. That said, I'm happy to have driven out to the coast, plunked down $500-$600 and brought back this old Royersford 21" for jobs that little press would have groaned over. Attached ImagesLincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
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Reply:from the ITW site.Miller Electric China Beijing Miller Electric opened its facility in 2004. Comprised of 26 employees and four departments, the major businesses are Beijing Miller's products (DW602,402, DS-502), US Miller Welders and Hobart Filter Metal. As business expanded, Beijing Miller set up branches in Shanghai and Zhuhai.
Reply:I've got the same model setting in my shop waiting for a good home some day. I'll be giving it away because I got my moneys worth out of it. Wouldn't buy that model or even low budget again but it did a lot of work and taught me a lot. I managed to work my way up a small notch or two in class one dime at a time. I still don't have what would be considered pro or quality but I'm still saving dimes and getting buy fine till the money truck makes a delivery.  Any drill press at all will soon convince you on the importance of a drill press or mill over a hand drill. Just a couple of things. I use to use it a lot for high speed with sanding drums and side pressure. It didn't like that and the taper was quick to fall out. Just not precision enough to stay in tight. Clean that taper down to as oiless as you can get it. Plus it tends to chatter and grab a lot with the larger bits, 5/8ths on up. Make sure you clamp everything down, even the quick little jobs. It's also a bit top heavy with that small foot on there. Get a couple of bolts in the floor 1st chance you get. Other than that run that thing till it lathers up and drops dead. It's all part of the learning curve."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyAny drill press at all will soon convince you on the importance of a drill press or mill over a hand drill. Just a couple of things. I use to use it a lot for high speed with sanding drums and side pressure. It didn't like that and the taper was quick to fall out. Just not precision enough to stay in tight. Clean that taper down to as oiless as you can get it. Plus it tends to chatter and grab a lot with the larger bits, 5/8ths on up. Make sure you clamp everything down, even the quick little jobs. It's also a bit top heavy with that small foot on there. Get a couple of bolts in the floor 1st chance you get. Other than that run that thing till it lathers up and drops dead. It's all part of the learning curve.
Reply:Yeah, Papa, I have one similar to yours. It works for me not being a production shop. Never been able to get the belts tight enough, tho I think that's a blessing when the big bits hang up,LOL!! It still beats the heck out of a hand drill when drilling 3/8" + holes. And I really love it for hole saws in metal.                                          MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyI've got the same model setting in my shop waiting for a good home some day. I'll be giving it away because I got my moneys worth out of it. Wouldn't buy that model or even low budget again but it did a lot of work and taught me a lot. I managed to work my way up a small notch or two in class one dime at a time. I still don't have what would be considered pro or quality but I'm still saving dimes and getting buy fine till the money truck makes a delivery.  Any drill press at all will soon convince you on the importance of a drill press or mill over a hand drill. Just a couple of things. I use to use it a lot for high speed with sanding drums and side pressure. It didn't like that and the taper was quick to fall out. Just not precision enough to stay in tight. Clean that taper down to as oiless as you can get it. Plus it tends to chatter and grab a lot with the larger bits, 5/8ths on up. Make sure you clamp everything down, even the quick little jobs. It's also a bit top heavy with that small foot on there. Get a couple of bolts in the floor 1st chance you get. Other than that run that thing till it lathers up and drops dead. It's all part of the learning curve.
Reply:I picked up the same press in slightly lesser condition for $50 this past summer. I then spent another $50 getting a jacobs super chuck, and wow do I like it. well worth the $100 I have into it now.Dynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:papa thats a good drill press , i broke a little bench one , then ran that green one real hard till the morse taper spindle fell out.....ran her dry like sandy said just fine......papa , there's a miller high frequency unit and some other tig equipment in a divorce sell rite now on Dallas CL for $20 bux......im broke , dont hav 20 bux to my name....fly down ther and get it and tell me about it later..... I think its a Miller HF 15 with pedal and some other Hobart equipment.        thermal arc 252i  -  millermatic 350P -   miller XMT, cp300ts, 30a 22a feeders, buttload of other millers, handfull of lincolns, couple of esabs  -   Hypertherm 1250 G3
Reply:i have the same drill press.. its been a great machine its been used daily for the last 3 years and is still working fine SIN CITY METAL WORKSvisit my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/devvon
Reply:Originally Posted by wd40prerunneri have the same drill press.. its been a great machine its been used daily for the last 3 years and is still working fine
Reply:Originally Posted by woi2ldthere's a miller high frequency unit and some other tig equipment in a divorce sell rite now on Dallas CL for $20 bux......im broke , dont hav 20 bux to my name....fly down ther and get it and tell me about it later..... I think its a Miller HF 15 with pedal and some other Hobart equipment.
Reply:Originally Posted by papaharley03That's why I asked you about yours in that other thread.