Ronn W Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have had a chance to drill a few holes since my initial "just set it up" review. Since this is my first DP I don't have a lot to compare to but I really like it. Had to drill a pair of holes in my spokeshave project for the blade adjustment mechanism. Each hole was actually 3 operations. 1) 5/16" in the top 3/32 deep, 2) a 1/4" thru hole on the same center, 3) a 5/8" hole 5/8" deep from the bottom on the same center. The depth stop is smooth and easy to use - push the button on the wheel and slide the stop to the desired position and then turn the wheel for fine tuning. The upward travel stop is also very smooth and very handy so that you can position the bit just above the surface to minimize bit travel. Also very handy to hold bit in position when setting the depth stop and positioning the work piece dead center. I really like the variable speed with the digital readout. Makes it so easy to change RPM as I change bit diameters. Task light is great. I love my new toy. Clamp holding piece to fence not shown in this pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 What model did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Rikon 17" 30-236. You can also look at my initial review titled, " Rikon DP Initial review" under Power Tool City from May 3 of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very nice!! Are you doing a journal on the spokeshave? Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Unfortunately, I have not really taken enough progress pics for a journal. But I will post something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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