The S68 is typically a floor-standing pedestal drill designed for heavy-duty industrial use.
Features height-adjustable head and table, often including a manual tool ejector. The Lathe Company Safety & Installation (Manual Highlights) Anchoring: Strands S68 Drill Press Manual
| Original part | Modern replacement | |---------------|--------------------| | (13×965 mm) | AX26 (or 26″ outside length) V-belt | | Spindle bearings | 2× 6204-2RS (deep groove) or original super-precision 7204 angular contact (for metalworking). | | Return spring | Strands standard – measure inner diameter (22 mm) and use McMaster-Carr part 9414K24. | | Depth stop rod | M8×1.25 threaded rod, cut to length (120 mm). | | Feed handles (wooden ball) | 35 mm diameter beech or phenolic ball, tapped 5/16-18 (or M8). | The S68 is typically a floor-standing pedestal drill
If a lever won't engage, rotate the spindle by hand slightly to align the gear teeth. 2. Spindle Depth Adjustment To set a specific drilling depth: | | Return spring | Strands standard –
The is a heavy-duty, geared-head drill press manufactured in Sweden, known for its precision and reliability in industrial metalworking. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of its technical specifications, operational procedures, and essential maintenance requirements. 1. Technical Specifications