I'm assembling this drill press. The machine marks on the table and base seem to be quite aggressive-is this normal? Should I try to smooth them?
1828058
This machine seems to me unfinished and not good for fine woodworking. Here is another problem I found out the hard way: At lower speed (<800 rpm)-drivebelt settings, the lower belt is shaving the power cable inside the pulley housing. Check it! I got no help from JET to remedy this problem. Did it myself by rerouting the power cable. Would not recommend this item.
1828059
My table had casting burs as well. A metal file will quickly smooth them. I cleaned up virtually the entire table, slots & edges.
1828060
I left them like it came for a better grip, I thought it was intended to be that way unless you have extreme gouges i would leave it alone
1828061
the castings are not fine grain and the milling is rough. the General Drill presses made in Canada have excellent fine grain cast bases and tables. But...they cost three time more than the Jet, are not three times the accuracy.WD40 will and an old kitchen towel will clean up the shipping grease
1828062
Yes, a metal file will smooth out the slots, and edges on both table and base. Both units came with casting burs & sharp edges.
24611
The pulleys are mad of high density plastic. This is not a heavy duty drill press! it is made for hobbyist. If you are looking for a heavy duty production model you might want to go with a bigger unit. A lot of the newer larger units have went with the high density plastic pulleys. I been using the same drill press for the past several month( I do a lot of production work) and the unit has preformed excellent. Hope this was helpful.
775613
I had this issue as well. I emailed customer service at Krups and they said "The settings are fine to coarse, left to right." I decided to see for myself and ground coffee at each of the extremes. Frankly they don't look that different, maybe the right-most setting seems more coarse, but it's not obvious. I'm wondering if my machine isn't working correctly.
1692590
Looking at mine as we speak. Many knife marks from normal cutting. I do treat with olive and wood oil. Nice board.. Doesn't take a beating though..
840224
No it's normal. Need to make sure it's full of sugar, it's self balancing. I have 2 machines they vibrate a lot
2233340
I would say the finish is consistent is consistent with the rest of their offerings. So, yes, too rough...but what can you do...it comes from their surfaces no longer being machined. I wish I could find a set of cast Iron that was machined these days, but no such luck so I make do with the inferior product they do offer. I don't feel like I have much choice.
1176778
No , it should not be . It should be solid and smooth. I would return it and ask for another one .
1904655
I see what you mean and I assume it's normal as my oven's feet are the same. I have no problem having it on an old wooden table. It never has marked the table top or shown any scorch marks. This is a very well-insulated little oven, and only the glass front and the top surface get hot enough to be careful of. When I first got it, I checked out possible heat transfer from the oven bottom and there was none which is why I feel safe in using the wooden table for it.
177540
I set my dremel at max speed with glass and drill bit tip under water with some grinder coolant added. This is go keep the drill bit cool. The water also helps to reduce vibration. Remember go slow let the weight of the unit do the work. I have found with my drill press set up I am able to back the drill bit off and let it cool a second or two also. You will also some glass will seem to be harder than others and will require even slower drilling, red comes to mind. Just take your time.
1368229
Mine had some grinds in it, but not as you describe. Did the packaging look as if it was opened? I think I might be upset if my machine arrived 'dirty'. Even if the motor probably would not be damaged by the grinds, I would still expect my machine to arrive clean. Good luck, it really is a very good grinder.
132847
I love DeWalt, I have many tools and I bougth this drill 1 mounth ago. The ligth is a great improvment but since a cup of days it's making a wierd sound when I drill.
1307369
No, I haven't seen any marks so far. I been using it for over a week now. It looks solid to me.
1772971
Nope, maybe it's just excess lubricant from the insides of the drill. I used my drill for a month of day to day use. It served my needs when I had to fasten two Quonset Huts down with anchor bolts and cap it with end walls.
1563929
I takes practices, but used the drill in reverse an it wont jump around as much. Use light pressure till you get it going. If it is something that you don't wont any scratches on, put a thin pace of wood on top an clamp it down, and cut thru it first. You can put it back in forward once you get it going.
1881350
Yes, I am very satisfied with the drilling machine. It is heavy but very sturdy and precize, stays nicely firm in the hands and due to the weight it is easier to excersise more pressure. I drill all possible things, mostly wood and can recomend that one.
1310650
I have not had that problem. As someone who has owned a few machines I would advise to have a professional look at it. These machines, even if not used often, require cleaning and oiling regularly. That may be your problem. Good luck to you.
1722401
Slide has always been smooth for me. The sawdust can cake up on the joints so I suppose I can see the possibility....but not if it's (a) aligned properly at the outset and (b) cleaned occasionally.