# STL226: Buying a used drill press with Rollie Johnson

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-10-09
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson

## Summary

Raleigh Johnson, a contributing editor for Fine Woodworking, explains how to inspect and buy used drill presses, emphasizing the importance of checking for runout, bearing play, and table alignment. He also advises on wiring shop machinery for 110 vs 220 volts, recommending 120V for smaller tools to avoid line loss on long cords. The episode covers practical woodworking techniques, including steam bending with kiln-dried ash, using feeler gauges for joint fitting, and restoring Bailey hand planes damaged by electrolysis.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson#t=6) Introduction and Shop Maintenance
- [9:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson#t=572) Inspecting Used Drill Presses
- [28:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson#t=1727) Wiring Shop Machinery: 110V vs 220V
- [33:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson#t=2012) Steam Bending and Tool Favorites
- [47:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson#t=2860) Restoring Bailey Hand Planes
- [1:01:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-10-09-stl226-buying-a-used-drill-press-with-rollie-johnson#t=3710) Understanding and Fixing Planer Snipe

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Festival CT 48 AC (product)
- Delta (company)
- Walker Turner (company)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Evapo-Rust (product)
- Bailey planes (product)

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