rodger. Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Just getting this ridgid drill press (dp15501) running properly, putting on a new chuck and adjusting the belts. Still running a bit rough, so I need to replace the belts most likely. Anyways, I got it to about 6 thou run out, and decided to test some holes. All the regular size holes were great, but when I tried to cut a 2" hole with a forstner bit, the drill stalls out. This machine has a 1/2 HP motor (8 amp) - should it be able to cut a 2" hole with a Forstner bit? I reduced to the speed to recommended level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Every tool has its limitations.. Make sure the bit is sharp, that should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Clean sharp bit at a lower speed and fed slowly with the board clamped down it should not stall the bit but you are at the limits of a lightweight drill press. If the wood is hard I sometimes drill a few smaller holes just inside the perimeter of the big hole as relief . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Okay, I went back and tested again. Loose belt was the problem. Drilled a 2 1/8" hole no problem in walnut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hard maple could be a tougher test . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Yeah Pug! You gotta love it when things go your way, at least every once in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Did some more fiddling to get this thing quieter - belt keeps slipping as its frayed. Where would a guy go to get a drill press belt locally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Get a cogged belt from auto parts store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's not a V belt though - it follows 3 grooves along the pulleys. Does this matter? 4pj belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Auto parts can likely still source one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 If not auto parts, look for an industrial supply place. I get belts waaaaaayyyy cheaper from the supplier we use at work, than from the retail auto supply place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 After about 12 tries, I found two places for belts. The first is a shop that is an "authorised ridgid repai centre", buy they want a whopping 20 dollars per belt! I went to a bearing shop and they told me they could get one cut for 5 dollars. So hopefully I'll get those belts tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well I got my new belts today from the bearing shop (5 bucks each). I installed them when I got back, and HOLY MOSES what a difference! The machine runs very smooth now with almost no motor vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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