Thread: Need help to make replacement part for drill press

Got a pic of the broken part? I am half a world away and would love to help if i could...Bob

Originally Posted by Lyle

My old Hare & Forbes drill press has broken . The depth stop has cracked. (you would think that plastic would last more than 15 years )

I was wondering if there was someone in the Medowie/Newcastle area with a metal lathe that would have a look at making a replacement out of mild steel. Or if someone knows of a reasonably good machinery shop.

It looks like a pretty easy job.

Thanks
Lyle.

Hi Lyle,
I am sure there are people here local to you that could possibly assist you.They can't do it with out the specific details on the work required.
A photo or dimensioned sketch may trigger those persons to say they could do the work for you.
Without details, I doubt that many will raise their hands .

Grahame

Hi Lyle I am in Bobs Farm I should be able help can you pm me and we can discuss it

Thanks Les

Here is my rough drawing. Please excuse my rusty skills.

Thanks gents. I have made another call to H&F but a spare is not an option apparently.
I'll drop you a PM Les and see about mnaking one.
Thanks all.

Looks easy enough to make...Bob

Thanks to Les out a Bobs Farm, my drill press is back up and a goer .
A bit of file work and some dodgey welding on my part and a smear of paint it works well. Should last another 30 years.
Who said we live in a throw-away society
Thanks mate, I hope the scratchies paid out.
I may take you up on the offer of some camphour logs.

Lyle.

Thanks Lyle glad I was able to help

Regards Les