Y’all ever run a Duracraft MD-100?

[Marios Metalworks]

Figured somebody in the braintrust has some experience with this hobby machine. I already know it’ll be a PITA to change speeds but not too concerned. The majority of my work is with thin wall mild steels.

Not too interested in milling capabilities but the ways look good for its age.

Vise feels pretty good.

Bearing noise coming from the motor.

 

[Racey]

Motor should have standard bearing size in it. Change the bearings before you ruin the rotor.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Agreed @Racey, it'll need to be ran through for sure. If I can get it for scrap steel pricing then it makes sense to take a run at it.

Wondering what size collet it accepts though.

 

[Racey]

Agreed @Racey, it'll need to be ran through for sure. If I can get it for scrap steel pricing then it makes sense to take a run at it.

Wondering what size collet it accepts though.

probably m3 taper

 

[Marios Metalworks]

That would work for what I'd use the machine for.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

@Racey what would you pay. From the hip..

 

[Racey]

@Racey what would you pay. From the hip..

A few hundred bucks, i mean it looks like it would be a decent drill press.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

A decent drill press indeed!

We agreed on a number that made sense, I pick it up Monday.

 

[Racey]

A decent drill press indeed!

We agreed on a number that made sense, I pick it up Monday.

With some minor tlc it should last a lifetime and make some great work.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

Looking forward to it.

Bought from a couple of old fellas building one hot rod at a time in the backyard.

 

[Boat211]

Looks like a cool little tool