What drill press are you using?

I've never measured it because I've never had an issue with the pins not fitting right. I don't think the HF is quite the same as the grizzly because the grizzly has a post thats the same size as a floor model drill press. Usually, benchtop drillpresses have a smaller post.
 
Yeah I'm pretty sure they're not the same, alot of drill presses look the same but are different as far as quality. I'm not impress with the harbor freight in person but I'm sure it's good for the price. Glad to hear that you like the grizzly and haven't had any problems. But now every one else's comments have me looking at mini mills But I'm pretty sure I'll get the grizzly drill press unless I come across a used mill in good condition.
 
i use a k.o. lee tool post grinder, converted into a drill press. with a x,y crosss feed table and all kinda adjustments.

andrew
 

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I have 2 older drill presses that I installed VFD's on. they work great.

The drill press on the left is a Rockwell from about 1950. It is completly rebuilt with new spindle bearings. The VFD is connected to a 1/2 horse motor. The drill on the right is a Walker Turner from 1944 that is also rebuilt. This thing is a monster it weighs almost 200 lbs and the wall thickness of the tube is 1/2". Its built like a tank. Both drills have homemade frames for the VFD.
I am currently setting up a 3 horse Baldor motor with a VFD on my KMG.

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