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  1. 29th April 2013, 03:30 PM #1
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    Default Drill Press Rise and Fall

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    I have an old pedestal drill press but the table has to be manually lifted and lowered. Has anyone seen a rack and pinion that can be fitted to a 3" column or something that would do the same job. Cheaper the better.
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  3. 29th April 2013, 04:31 PM #2
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    How about something like this?
    CWS Store - Easy Riser Conversion Kit | Carroll's Woodcraft Supplies
    http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/easyriser.htm
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  4. 29th April 2013, 05:12 PM #3
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    I have never had a ratchet lift on mine just loosen and lift by hand. But you could always use an old 4WD jack.
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  5. 29th April 2013, 06:44 PM #4
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    Thanks Sir Stinkalot
    The idea and review are good.
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  6. 29th April 2013, 09:48 PM #5
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    The Easyriser is very well designed and made but it's very easy to make one where the counterweight move outside the column. I made one with a length steel of cable, a pulley and some lead weights. It works a treat.
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    Another vote for the Easyriser!
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