Air Drill Updaed!!!!

[wberminio]

I just finished updating my Air Drill.
It now turns on- plunges-turns off as it pulls up-turns on as it plunges........
It works very well.
Air consumption is at minimum.Compressor is no longer struggling to keep up.
It makes drilling a pleasure.

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/27/35067.html?1238153177

If any one has an Air Drill you need to make this simple modification!

A big thanks to Nat Wheatly.Bill Lumley(you'll see it in action soon,Bill)and indirectly Gary Campbell.
We really do have a great group here working for the common good!

PS ShopBot-You might want to seriously think about this simple modification.($18.00 solenoid value ,a few fittings and modified post processor)

[nat_wheatley]

Erminio,

Glad to help. When I changed mine over it was a relief to be able to give my compressor some 'breathing room'. I have Gary C to thank. He what turns out to be a fairly easy fix, and saved me from buying a new compressor

I'll echo the thought that, for the minimal investment, it would make sense to incorporate this as a standard feature.

Good luck with everything.

Nat

[cip]

Are you guys saying that the new PRS air drill runs all the time in between holes?

My PRT air drill cycles on and off as needed.

[wberminio]

Yes Mike
It continually run from the start to end of the drilling cycle.
It is a very easy fix.
I guess it is a case of not realizing there is an issue until you personally experience it.

I spoke to Shopbot about this and I believe they are working on it.

Erminio