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    Counter balance for drill press table

    I made a counter balance for a Harbor Freight bench top drill press using various things scrounged from my shop.


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    Thanks earz! We've added your Drill Press Table Counterbalance to our Drilling and Drill Presses category,
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    I would consider that for mine but it has a 3rd step pulley in the center. Next time I'm out there I'll look and see if there is room. I kind of doubt it.
    Stupid is forever, ignorance can be fixed.

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    Another option instead of paracord is ball chain.



    Download plans for drilling and drill presses.

    Rick

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