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PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« on: April 22, 2024, 03:27:50 pm »
I won this in an auction back in 2021 but never published a video until now.

Joe Higgins made this into a great display and demonstrator piece.
He made a nice wood base for it and installed an electric motor and push button switch.

Enjoy,

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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2024, 03:29:23 pm »
Very nice.

Joe is amazing.

Thanks for sharing the video Gil.

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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2024, 08:52:36 pm »
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Charlie..!!

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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2024, 08:57:42 pm »
Wonderful job on that build. Also, a great job on making the base power unit to display its operational abilities.
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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2024, 12:58:10 am »
What a fun video! Excellent workmanship and a clever display.  :D

I've always wanted to build one of the PM machine tools, but I have too many projects waiting on me already.

Thanks for posting, Gil!

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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2024, 05:45:04 am »
I love a Quilty built accessory, & that sure is one...very nice!
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2024, 12:08:05 pm »
Beautiful workmanship!
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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2024, 12:15:52 pm »
Very nice indeed!  ;D

Thanks for sharing!
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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2024, 09:32:38 am »
Very nice drill model!

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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2024, 09:25:06 am »
Very nice drill press and display.  A sweet example of the machinists art.

Thanks for the eye-candy,
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Re: PM Research Drill Press Built By Joe Higgins
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2024, 03:25:14 pm »
Thank you all 
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I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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