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The pulley is not currently available at Renovo and listed as discontinued. I am now looking at other pulleys trying to find something close that may be modified. As I dig deeper into the web I find where many others had the same problem and a few were able to modify parts they had found. I appreciate you taking the interest and your effort to seek parts.

Man, that is a really old cow.

I appreciate the offer and the effort. Other than this pulley issue this has been a good machine. I was able to fix it once by drilling and re-tapping a set screw port. This time the pulley came out in pieces...I'm glad it had a metal housing enclosure around the pulleys rather than the plastic housing a lot have now. I don't need anymore metal in me. I went to Lowe's and HF today and was able to look at a 10 inch Porter Cable (5 speed with 600 being the slowest, better build quality than HF but just not quite there). Went to HF and looked at the 8 inch and 10 inch Central Machinery units. The 8 inch had broken plastic parts sitting on the display shelf. The 10 inch had 1/16 inch or more of lateral movement in the arbor when lowered, among other things. I just couldn't bring myself to pop on either. Went by HD and they had a Ryobi 10 inch sitting on the shelf with a broken plastic stop rod collar. I may just have to start hitting estate sales in search of drill press gold. In the mean time I guess I will be using a vice and hand drill. I apologize to all for my verbose drill press drama.

It seems that this aluminum pulley was the common fail point on these machines. The below pulley is also used on the DP350 Motor Pulley Part Number: A08514 which is the replacement for the 904166 Retaining Ring Part Number: 904160 Set Screw Part Number: 1243339

Thanks for the input folks. I have been looking at all that are mentioned. It seems that stores don't keep them in stock and on display so you can look at hands on, you have to order and find out what you have after purchase so to speak. My DP250 was a variable speed unit and has been discontinued. The pulley that disintegrated can be had for $189 dollars which is more than the DP cost and as it turns out, was a known weakness in them. I have also been watching Craigslist for any older ones of good quality but none have been listed. From all the reviews I have read it seems that nearly all of them are a hit or miss roll of the dice unless you drop a lot of cash.

My Delta DP250 10 inch bench top drill press went toes up. A 10 inch bench top suits my needs just fine and I don't use one enough to warrant a high end DP. Does anyone have any suggestions/experience with any of the currently marketed units. I have spent way too much time reading conflicting reviews of various models. Thanks

Between the two you mention, I would definitely go with the PTR.

For those that may be interested..."The Blacklist" premiers tonight @ 2200 Hrs eastern.

I really want to see this one so I may see it when it comes out on DVD rather than waiting for it to hit netflix. Clint may be gone by the time I see it. I don't do crowds much.

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Merry Christmas to all and wishes for health and happiness.

I will first say, I am no expert and I am certainly not a mental health professional by any stretch. I do have a lot of past experience conducting death investigations to include suicide. There are many assorted warning signs. Unfortunately they typically aren't recognized until viewed through hindsight. The signs can be as varied as the personalities from which they are displayed and often are not really displayed at all. I realize that is pretty vague but there is no constant or absolute in human behavior. Many people make statements such as "I don't understand why", "I would never do that" etc. Most of us in our current state of mind would not do such, nor would the individual who just did, if they were in our current state of mind. Yet they were in a very troubled state of mind and not seeing the world or their challenges in a manner that they could handle. They become overwhelmed to the point that suicide seems like a viable choice to end the mental, emotional or physical pain that has become such a burden to them. To them, at that time in their lives, it makes sense. I have seen the following: Person who has been moody for days, weeks or months suddenly seem to be on top of the world and happy as they can be. People around them were elated to see that they "got a handle on whatever was bothering them". Only to hear of their demise soon after. The person had been wrestling with a difficult decision to stay or go. They actually were relieved and happy for a few days after they made up their mind, which eased the torment of the decision to go. Liquidation - some people suddenly start liquidating assets. By assets I mean items that they previously emotionally valued such as giving a friend their favorite handgun, knife, 1st edition book etc. that they always treasured and out of the blue decided to just give it to a friend that had admired it. If you watch, they typically will be distributing such items to more than one person and are very selective as to who gets what. "Doesn't matter" - A usually meticulous individual begins to not care for property, home or self appearance etc. They have reached a frame of mind that it just doesn't matter any more. Pet adoption - I have seen people very selectively find new homes for their beloved pets with the excuse of "I just can't care for them anymore" when their has been no real indication of decline of their ability to do so. They just want to make sure the pet is properly placed in a loving home before they check out. Sudden exclusive obsession with dark themed movies, music, books etc. A normally extroverted person suddenly becomes introverted for an extended period of time. A new habit developed of spending periods of time alone near bodies of water "reflecting" or "meditating" when this was not common before. Being near water is relaxing and soothing to many people. Many suicides are committed near bodies of water such as the shorelines of lakes and rivers. Declining mood as the anniversary of the loss of a loved one draws near. Often the anniversary of a suicide previously committed by a loved one. Holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas, though joyous occasions to most, bring deep sadness and loneliness for many. Sad to say, but the holidays are often referred to as "suicide season" by many. I have seen all of the above more than once and there are many more possible indications but none are really absolute indications. As you read the above a second time you realize what I mean by being recognized through hindsight. All of these actions are far more recognizable through reflection after the fact. Sorry to have gotten so long winded on the reply. I have investigated many suicides over the years and spent a lot of time with families after the fact. I learned not to be judgmental because in most cases the individual was as "normal" as anybody else until their burdens mentally pushed them to such. I have also seen many remaining friends and family burden themselves with unwarranted guilt because they felt "they should have seen it", when in fact nobody saw it coming and hindsight is 20-20. The guilt was typically unwarranted.

"Thumpin' good, Thumpin' good, Cas Walkers' melons are Thumpin' Good." Now for those that remember the jingle, try and get that out of your head today.

Looks like he dropped a bit of Hershey bar in his holster...last June.

I have to echo the others and say a gift certificate is the way to go. This also gives him the enjoyment of researching and selecting a personal sidearm. I compliment you on the effort you are putting into this, lucky man your husband.

I enjoy these threads, like Bersaguy said, they tend to stimulate more thoughts and recollections of an earlier and simpler time in my life that I otherwise would not have thought of. Keep it up GT, thanks for the memories...wait...seems like i heard that somewhere before.

I guess we are far more diverse than I thought.

Reference #2...I think it is a pretty safe bet that wouldn't turn up much.

Since there is currently no information available other than the occurrence, one was black and one was a cop...I have no opinion beyond it is most unfortunate and my sympathy goes to the families.

If it were "close contact" a few inches, or "close" 2-3 feet, you would see speckling from the burning powder. The radius of speckling would depend on distance from entry. You would also see far less damage for the gases would not be entering the wound cavity forcing expansion and tissue trauma. I don't see any blackening of the internal tissue to indicate burning powder being forced into the wound as would be seen with a contact wound. Amount of damage I could believe. Can't make a conclusive from these two pics but it is obviously some form of explosion whether by firearm or otherwise.

If he had the muzzle cupped in the palm of his hand, (contact wound), the bullet would have made a hole. The gases from the burning powder is what would have caused the major damage by being blown into the wound, expanding and tearing the skin and inner tissues. I could see this much damage from a .357 the muzzle was pressed in the palm. I have seen worse from contact wounds to the head.

Grown ups buy guns. The same grown ups also buy sports equipment for the kids and teens, and yes, now a days they also buy for the young adults. Tick off the grown ups and quit selling guns while trying to make a political statement and they quit buying anything from you and go elsewhere that has a solid business plan that includes competitive pricing and customer service on quality products without political grandstanding. Shoot, even I can see that one coming.

As to color of light, below 5000k the light takes on a yellow hue. The lower the K the more yellow tint. 5000k to 6000k is bright daylight white. When you get near 6000k to 6500k the light tends to take on a blue tint.

Bottom line is all officers went home with the same holes they started their shift with and two worthless thugs are off the street. I'm good.

Winchester 190. Christmas gift when I was 12.