DAYTON 16N196 Bench Drill Press 10 Inch 115v 1/2 Inch

Dayton 16N196 bench drill press is ideal for drilling, reaming & countersinking perfect-sized holes in metal, composite, plastic or wooden materials of varying thicknesses. Its drill head holds vertical bits that rotate & drive downwards for making holes in workpieces. The drill press also features a worktable below the drill head to secure & align workpieces while creating precise holes. This benchtop-type drill press has a compact size for mounting on a work surface and saving floor space. It has a drilling capacity of 3/8 inches in steel & 1/2 inches in cast iron.

Working Mechanism:

• Dayton 16N196 bench drill press has a 1/3 hp electric motor that rotates the attached belt, pulley & spindles.
• The rotation of these spindles, in turn, rotates the drill bits that drill out diverse shaped & sized holes.
• This drill press is equipped with a hand wheel for moving the drill bits up & down to form holes of varying depths.

Features:

• Dayton 16N196 bench drill press's worktable can be tilted up to 45 degrees in the right & left directions and swivel up to 360 degrees around the column for precision drilling using the laser alignment, table slots & spindle depth stop.
• It has a rack & pinion table raiser for quick set-ups, installation & operator convenience.
• This drill press has a step pulley and belt drive design for controlling the speed of drilling.
• Its head, table & base are made of durable cast iron and its spindle is supported by high-quality ball bearings.
• The unit is equipped with a front-mounted safety switch and a paddle on / off switch for greater user control.
• Its spindle can swing up to 10 inches and rotate at 5 speeds ranging from 650 to 3070 RPM.

Compatible Accessories:

• Cap Cover & Spring: These covers are used to replace the old, worn-out or damaged parts in this drill press.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What to do in case of drill press failure?

A. Assuming that the drill press is supplied with the correct power supply and is the correct choice for the desired hole size, the first thing to check is the status of the wiring connections. Users should also check & clean dirt or dust accumulated on the motor causing heating up of the motor. Motors, step pulley & belt drive should also be lubricated regularly for smooth operation. Users should take care that they do not run the drilling machines in a workpiece not suitable for drilling according to the product's operating manual. They should also check for wear & tear on the drill press parts.

Q. How is a bench drill press different from a floor drill press?

A. A bench drill press features shorter spindle travel compared to a floor-stand drill press and therefore can create holes in thinner metal workpieces.

Q. What is the voltage & current rating of this Dayton 16N196 bench drill press?

A. Dayton 16N196 bench drill press has a voltage rating of 120VAC & a current rating of 4.1A.