Looks like an opportunity to get a decent drill press to me.
russell.s.c,
Jan 19, 2:32am
Looks like a Hitachi model to me and I doubt you'll will get a satisfactory mend but, nothing ventured nothing gained and nothing to lose. So' wait a bit then maybe try what looks best to you although #2 probably has hit the mark.
mrfxit,
Jan 19, 2:59am
Tig welder
Easy peasy & strong enough
sooby,
Jan 19, 3:08am
Yup, a Hitachi unit alright - probably a museum piece now, but it was handed down by my old man so I'm kinda attached to it.
Thanks everyone for your advice!
russell.s.c,
Jan 19, 3:21am
Good press for what they are but the metal seems to be a bit cheap for Hitachi of the times. My drill and press (both still fully functional) are forty two years old.
How did you come to break it as the break looks to be fresh.
sooby,
Jan 19, 3:47am
The workpiece broke away from clamps holding it down & smacked into the drillpress breaking it
russell.s.c,
Jan 19, 4:17am
Well, it can't get anymore broke so may as well have a go at fixing and I hope it works for you.
newtec1,
Mar 26, 1:45am
Yes they can be welded. If you were up in Auckland i could point you in the right direction.
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