DESCRIPTION
Palmgren Drill Presses feature a heavy cast iron base, column collar,
work table and head. Work table height is adjustable using rack
and pinion. Table can be tilted 45° both right and left, and rotates
360° on a vertical axis. Work table surface is precision ground and
features T-slots for secure, accurate mounting of workpiece and
also a coolant trough. Digital readout displays spindle depth and
RPM. Other features of the Palmgren drill press are an enclosed ball
bearing quill assembly, quick belt change and tension mechanism,
positive quick-adjust feed depth stop and a
1
⁄
2
HP, 1725 RPM
motor. Chuck and chuck arbor are included.
Palmgren drill presses are ideal for use in home shops, mainte-
nance shops and light industrial applications. Spindle speeds are
adjustable for drilling steel, cast iron, aluminum, wood and plastic.
UNPACKING
Refer to Figure 1.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch overhead power lines, piping,
lighting, etc., if lifting equipment is used. Drill press weighs up to
204 lbs, proper tools, equipment and qualified personnel should be
employed in all phases of unpacking and installation.
Crates should be handled with care to avoid damage from drop-
ping, bumping, etc. Store and unpack crates with correct side up.
After uncrating drill press, inspect carefully for any damage that
may have occurred during transit. Check for loose, missing or dam-
aged parts. If any damage or loss has occurred, claim must be filed
with carrier immediately. Check for completeness. Immediately
report missing parts to dealer.
Drill press is shipped unassembled. Locate and identify the follow-
ing assemblies and loose parts:
A Head Assembly
B Table
C Base
D Column, Rack and Ring Assembly (80155)
E Table Arm and Bracket Assembly (80155)
F Column and Bracket Assembly (80156)
G Feed Handle Knob
H Feed Handle
I
Table Handle
J
Table Handle Knob
K Center Pulley Assembly
Not Shown: Drill Chuck with Key, Arbor, Drill Drift, M8 x 24 Key,
Plate, M6 x 16 Tap Screw, Column Lock Handle (80155), Table Lock
Handle (80155), Worm Gear (80155), five M10 x 40 Socket Head
Bolts, 3, 5 and 8mm Hex Wrenches, two M8 x 125 Hex Head Bolts,
two M8 Lock Washers, four M8 Flat Washers, and two M8 Hex Nuts.
IMPORTANT: The tool has been coated with a protective coating.
In order to ensure proper fit and operation the coating must be
removed. Remove coating with mild solvents such as mineral spir-
its and a soft cloth. Nonflam mable solvents are recommended.
After cleaning, cover all exposed surfaces with a light coating of oil.
Paste wax is recommended for table top.
CAUTION:
Never use highly volatile solvents. Avoid getting clean-
ing solution on paint as it may tend to deteriorate these finishes.
Use soap and water on painted components.
SPECIFICATIONS
Chuck size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
⁄
25
-
5
⁄
8
”, JT3
Spindle taper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MT2
Spindle travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5”
Quill diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.047”
Quill collar diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60” (66mm)
Column diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87”
Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138-3476
Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15”
Table size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1
/
2
x 13”
Table working surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1
/
2
x 13”
T-Slots (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 14mm
Base size:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5
/
8
” x 18
1
⁄
8
”
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3
/
4
” x 19
3
⁄
4
”
Base working surface:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3
/
8
” x 9
3
⁄
8
”
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1
/
4
” x 11”
Drilling capacity (cast iron) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
⁄
8
”
Distance, spindle to table:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5
/
8
-13”
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1
⁄
4
-26
1
/
4
”
Distance, spindle to base:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1
/
8
”
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3
/
16
”
Overall height:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43”
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1
⁄
2
”
Weight:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 lbs
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 lbs
Shipping weight:
80155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 lbs
80156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 lbs
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
⁄
2
HP, 120/240 V, 8.6/4.3 A, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz
SAFETY RULES
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause can-
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead-based paints.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products.
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Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List
80155 and 80156
Figure 1 – Unpacking
A
B
C
E
D
F
G
H
I
J
K
