metalworking pillar drill experiences

Making the quill support system . . .
https://youtu.be/XCHHACbtZUc

Making the quill DRO read out system . . .

https://youtu.be/k0RzN8e-utg

I finally got around the making the belt cover . . .
https://youtu.be/Qo_AJD6I0y8

Nearly finished now! This time I sort out the drive pulley by deciding the make a new one . . .

https://youtu.be/paU5MzLaKpY

Nearly there now but the knee brake is not working - can it be improved ?!

https://youtu.be/VyYliBezDVQ

Finally . . . .
https://youtu.be/JYPoXfyQKhA

The adventure continues. I love all the upgrades so far but the lack of space under the quill has bothered me . . . could it be improved !?https://youtu.be/FCTJYhJTTHI

Finishing the main motor plate and starting the electronic test bed . . .
https://youtu.be/ns9gk7bnt1Q

This time we test out the torque of the motor . . .
https://youtu.be/3ynnVW7Aeyo

Time to fit a better motor !

https://youtu.be/8H50aA5qFmk