shopnut

[shopnut]

this is the first time for me putting something on a bulletin bd. not real computer savvy. anyway, would like to know if anyone out there has a good fix for lifting the table on an old drill press. don't want to buy the smooth rack and pinion that all come with now a days. something clean and simple??? thanks fm the shopnut

[jere]

Welcome

I have seen a few variations of table lifts and also counterweight systems. What kind of drill press are you working with?

On option that might work is a garage door opener with an acme screw. You could shorten the acme screw and have a motorized lift table.

[kbalch]

Hi shopnut,

Welcome - glad to have you here!

If you post your question in our Help Me Build subforum, you're likely to get a few more responses.

What are you planning to drill with that press?

Ken

[DIYer]

Welcome to the forums, shopnut! Here are a some entries for drill press tables, some of which deal with lifts.