Open Source Drill Press

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This beast — a hydraulic drill press powered by a 20hp engine, appears to be connected to the Global Village Construction Set project. [Via Pat]

6 thoughts on “Open Source Drill Press”

Russell Yarnell says:

May 6th, 2011 at 2:33 pm

I like the fact that someone worked on this and built this thing, but you have to love the lack of pants while torching and cutting, no safety goggles while grinding. I hoped he used A706 rebar instead of the A615.
Anonymous says:

May 6th, 2011 at 5:23 pm

There’s being manly, and there’s being foolhardy. Grinding like that without eye protection is just asking for it. I suppose leg skin isn’t as important as corneal surface integrity.
1. MrVJTod says:
  
  May 7th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
  
  I’m sure he was wearing his safety contacts to protect his eyes.