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Hello everyone, I bought this drill press a couple of years back and like it but can't seem to figure out how to loosen bet to change the speed of the drill. The instructions are very veg. Does anyone know how to adjust the belt? Any help would be grateful! Thank you!

Bosch PBD 40 Bench Drill Unboxing and setup video This is only a green tool, any news on a blue version?

Anyone have any experience with the WEN 8 in. 5-Speed Drill Press (http://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-8-in-5-Speed-Drill-Press-4208/204853910) or WEN products in general? I don't currently see a need for anything larger than this bench top model and 2" of spindle travel should be plenty for the kind of projects I want to build. It looks pretty straight forward and is only $72 which fits in my budget nicely.

Hello all, I have been busy looking for a bearing cap, part number 1346017, everywhere. I know it has been discontinued but I am not ready to replace my perfectly good drill press. Does anyone know of a place I could get a new cap? A random warehouse would be great. Thanks for any help

Well, after nearly breaking my wrist (literally) drilling 1/2" holes 1/4" thick pieces of 4" angle, the time has come to bite the bullet and order my press. I got several suggestions including HF, Steel City, Powermatic, and Jet. The Powermatic was out of my price range. The press will be used in wood and steel applications, so the minimum rpm of 500 was the deal breaker for the otherwise best deal Steel City. I like to punch holes in Steel around 200 rpm or so for thicker gauge stuff. I properly lubricate when drilling metal, but 500 rpm is still too high IMO. Then in stepped the Jet JDP17. It instantly won me over with its reasonable price, re-designed form, motor, body, and super easy speed changes. It's also got the adjustable LED light and the X act laser. Jet also boast excellent customer service and they aren't stingy with their 5 year home shop warranty.. It should arrive in the next 2-3 days. I can't wait. I've wanted one of these for years! http://www.jettools.com/us/en/p/17-drill-press/716300 I also ordered a starter set of Norseman Mag bits in large sizes: http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/norseman-4-pc-big-drill-bit-set.html?gclid=CPT3-_vUjMgCFQooaQodHC4BoA Like I said this summer, I'll not have to go to a machine shop to have a hole drilled EVER again!