Feed control device for drill press

Abstract

A feed control device for a drill press includes a case and a spindle unit extends perpendicularly through the case. The spindle unit includes a shank and a spindle which has a toothed portion formed to the outer periphery thereof. A depth detection unit is located beside the toothed portion. A driving unit is located at the rear end of the case and includes a motor and a belt which is connected between the motor and the shank. A feed unit includes a gear, a shaft and a feed handle. The shaft extends horizontally through the case and is perpendicular to the toothed portion. The feed handle is connected to the left end or the right end of the shaft of the feed unit so that right-handed or left-handed users can operate the feed handle. A control unit is electrically connected to the motor and the depth detection unit.

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