HTC PM-128 Drill Press Support

The bolts that hold the bracket to the column of the drill press were far too long. They didn't even look like the bolts in the parts list. I had to buy others. One of the arms is discolored. Looked like it had been used and/or may have some rust under the coating. Basically, I think I bought a unit that was returned and resold. I have other HTC equipment and have always been happy with it. This time, not so much.

Bought this for my son-in-law's shop. It is a great concept, however too light weight for anything but very small work. I hesitated when I purchased this as one reviewer mentioned the same thing and had to re-inforce it in order to use it. I should have returned the item. I was unable to find a heavier support, if one becomes available, I will replace this one.

Clamp to hold unit to drill press is too light. Concept is great but execution was poor.

really helps if you have long material.

Read the Feb 2016 Fine Woodworking to see Michael Fortune's setup of a PM-128 on his drill press. He puts small wood blocks between the straps of the mounting bracket to stabilize it.

Assembled and put on drill press; the arms that have the rollers attached weren't high enough to clear the stock that was in the vice attached on top of the drill press table. consequently had to make an alteration by welding three quarters inch square stock onto the existing arm to lengthen. Would I buy it again? NO!

This gadget will work fine if you're drilling in something like thin baseboard molding, etc. or other light weight stuff. Any thing heavier than a 2x4 you can forget about decent support. You have to make an allowance on the height of your support to compensate for the swag you are going to get because of the weight. I wish I had bought a floor support stand instead.

The supports move and remain loose no matter how tight you screw them down. I wouldn't buy then again.