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Hi guys, I just got my first drill press, a 90's floor height craftsman 15" 1hp. I'm curious how strong the tilting table is. I've been looking and googling, but I can't find anywhere that mentions a load rating or spec.
Obviously the table itself is probably pretty hefty, then you have whatever you are working on, and of course, the drill press itself will exert quite a lot of load on it when you are drilling, especially if you aren't careful.
I'd like to know at what point I'm risking breaking the table or the casting that clamps to the post. I'm also thinking of putting a pretty hefty vise on it occasionally (95lbs), or a small 2 axis milling table for precision positioning.
I appreciate your help.
Obviously the table itself is probably pretty hefty, then you have whatever you are working on, and of course, the drill press itself will exert quite a lot of load on it when you are drilling, especially if you aren't careful.
I'd like to know at what point I'm risking breaking the table or the casting that clamps to the post. I'm also thinking of putting a pretty hefty vise on it occasionally (95lbs), or a small 2 axis milling table for precision positioning.
I appreciate your help.