I learned a valuable lesson this weekend..
Purchased my first drill press to assist in my pen turning quest..
The main intention for the press was for drilling blanks, as I dont have need for a drill press in other woodworking jobs, but figured it would come in handy at some point.
So, off to Sears and out with a 10" drill press.
Got home, unboxed, set it up, all is well.
Mark my first blank, set it in the vise, fire up the press.
All is still well.
Until I realized the short throw of the press shaft. 2".
That wont work, all my blanks are at least 2 1/2".
Raising and lowering the table is a recipe for disaster..
I spoke with Sears today, luckily they are going to take it back for a full refund.. What's my next step though? Does anyone have any ideas and/or suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Purchased my first drill press to assist in my pen turning quest..
The main intention for the press was for drilling blanks, as I dont have need for a drill press in other woodworking jobs, but figured it would come in handy at some point.
So, off to Sears and out with a 10" drill press.
Got home, unboxed, set it up, all is well.
Mark my first blank, set it in the vise, fire up the press.
All is still well.
Until I realized the short throw of the press shaft. 2".
That wont work, all my blanks are at least 2 1/2".
Raising and lowering the table is a recipe for disaster..
I spoke with Sears today, luckily they are going to take it back for a full refund.. What's my next step though? Does anyone have any ideas and/or suggestions?
Thanks in advance!