metalworking pillar drill experiences

[cropwell]

I wanted a floor mounted drill, so I bought this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2314047241...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT which I am very happy with.

[routercnc]

I'm thinking about adding a few features to my pillar drill - DRO, quill hold, better depth stop. I've got some ideas to make a nice package on the left side of the machine but before I do can anyone tell me if I take off the aluminium depth stop held on by 3 bolts will the spring and/or bearing fly out never to be put back?



The instruction sheet that came with the drill shows a fairly poor photocopy of the internals.

Thanks

[magicniner]

That's where the spring usually lives so it's likely it will make a bid for freedom if you take the housing off ;-)

- Nick