Description
Feel solid downfeed leverage through 3-Inches of dense hardwood without column flex or spindle runout chatter. The RIKON 17in Floor Drill Press clears 17-Inch workpieces using 1-HP motor torque. You adjust speed across 16-Pulley steps. Speed adjustments require manual V-belt repositioning across multi-groove pulleys underneath the hinged top steel hood on every shift.
Heavy gray cast iron forms the precision-ground worktable and wide floor base, dampening machine harmonics under heavy downfeed. A 1-HP dual-voltage induction motor connects to 115V or 230V 1-Phase outlets, drawing 11.0/5.5 full-load amps to drive 16-Spindle speeds from 220 to 3600 RPM via dual V-belts. The 3-1/8-Inch ground steel column supports the rack-and-pinion table lift. The floor machine scales at 192 lbs, measuring 29 inches deep by 18 inches wide across its footprint.
Key Features of RIKON 17in
Woodworkers buy RIKON 17in floor drill presses to bore clean mortises and holes in wide timber slabs. The sixteen-speed range gives you the exact spindle rotation needed for small bits, large Forstner cutters, and hole saws.
- Dedicated 1-HP dual-voltage motor connects to standard 115V or 230V 1-Phase shop electrical circuits.
- Dual V-belt drive transmission delivers 16-Spindle speeds ranging from 220 to 3600 RPM.
- Wide 17-Inch swing accommodates large cabinet panels and center-drilling on broad metal brackets.
- Morse Taper 2 spindle socket seats heavy drill chuck arbors and taper-shank twist drills.
- Deep 3-1/8-Inch quill travel handles through-hole drilling with adjustable depth stop repeat accuracy.
- Heavy cast iron table rotates 360-Degrees and tilts 45-Degrees left and right.
- Front safety paddle power switch includes a removable lockout key to stop unauthorized shop use.
Spindle Runout Bench Load Metrics
Precision dial test indicators confirm total indicated runout (TIR) measures under 0.0011 inches at the Morse Taper 2 spindle nose. Boring a 1-1/2-Inch Forstner bit through rock maple drops spindle speed from 520 free RPM to 494 loaded RPM under sustained manual downfeed downthrust. Column deflection holds within 0.0035 inches under 160 lbs of quill downforce. The TEFC induction motor maintains casing temperatures under 122 degrees Fahrenheit after 45-Minutes of continuous wood boring cycles on test stands.
Shop Floor Handling Field Service
The three-spoke downfeed handles give you solid mechanical leverage across the entire 3-1/8-Inch quill stroke. Skip this floor drill press for high-speed production stamping or deep-hole gun drilling. The stepped pulley drive requires manual belt shifts, and the 192-lb frame requires two workers to move across shop bays. Lock the table clamp handle before loading heavy stock.
- Wipe the precision ground cast iron table with paste wax monthly to block surface rust.
- Check V-belt tension every 3-Months and adjust motor bracket tension screws to stop drive slip.
- Lubricate the rack-and-pinion table elevation gears every 6-Months with light machine oil.
Factory Warranty Standard Crate Manifest
RIKON backs this 17-inch floor drill press with a 5-Year limited warranty covering factory material defects. The crated factory package delivers the steel floor column, cast base, 1-HP headstock, tilting worktable, 5/8-Inch keyed drill chuck, MT2 arbor, drift key, hardware pack, and an illustrated operator instruction manual.