Drill Press Craftsman 20in woodshop
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| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
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| Make/Model | 137 229200 |
| Usability | yes |
| Contact | Eric Beauchamp |
| Where | Wood Shop |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $500 |
| Host Area | Wood Shop |
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Authorization Course Info |
 Woodshop Basic Schedule Frequency: Multiple times per week, scheduled through Canvas. May be booked up to a month out. Discord Channel: #woodshop-general Step 1: Complete the Woodshop Tool Canvas course Step 2: Use Canvas to schedule with the next available in-person auth Step 3: Attend and complete the in-person auth Required Materials: Required: safety goggles, closed toed shoes, no loose clothing. Optional: mask, ear protection Tools covered: You must be logged in to perform this action or view this special page.  Edit this auth Copy and paste this into the tool's wiki page after the Template:EquipmentPage template. {{:Authorizations/Woodshop Basic}} Auth info last updated by Lockeandrewr on April 18, 2025. |
The Craftsman 20" drill press is the primary drill press in the wood shop. Authorization is included in the general wood shop authorization. For upcoming authorizations, see the calendar.
Safety
Eye protection of course. You only get the one set, take care of them. Drills can grab and spin whatever you're drilling into. Clamp or otherwise support your work.
The user manual is available here.
Maintenance
Per the user manual, the drill should be periodically cleaned of dust, the table wiped with wax to prevent rust, and (if needed) the quill lubricated with a dry lubricant like silicone or graphite. Users should perform this maintenance as the drill is used, and PS1 should inspect the drill monthly.
Maintenance history
- July 10, 2017. Drill press motor is not fully connected. Belt may be rubbing on the housing.
- July 14, 2017. One of the two posts that adjusts the motor position is missing its nut. Also, there is a rack-and-pinion lever that moves the motor in and out, and one of the posts had skipped a tooth. I worked it back into position, and I believe it is now safe to use, despite the missing nut. Replacing the nut will require removing the motor, which is a two-person job.
- July 18, 2017. This is fixed now. For the record, the missing nut was M12-1.75. I put some "purple" locktite on both nuts, so hopefully we won't have to take it apart again.
Outside Resources
Drill Press Basics Solid video by Wood Magazine. Highly recommended.
Recommended speeds for the drill press You'll get much better results if you match the speed to the bit.
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