Manual | Strands S68 Drill Press

Align the external levers according to the speed chart printed on the front gear head plate.

The S68 typically features a dual-speed motor and a geared head with 8 spindle speeds. Specification Up to 20mm in mild steel Spindle Speeds 8 speeds, typically ranging from 100 to 2900 or 3020 RPM Spindle Taper Morse Taper 3 (MT3 / MK3) Quill Travel 130mm to 140mm Motor Power 0.9 kW to 1.1 kW, usually 3-phase 380-415V Table Size Typically 500 x 350mm or 420 x 270mm Weight Approximately 160kg to 200kg 2. Official Manual & Documentation

If you’ve just acquired an S68, do these three things before flipping the switch: Check the Gearbox Oil: Strands S68 Drill Press Manual

Loosen the two locking clamps on the back of the table bracket. Use the manual crank handle to raise or lower the table along the rack-and-pinion mechanism. Always lock the clamps securely before drilling. 4. Lubrication and Preventative Maintenance

If you have recently acquired a Strands S68 drill press—whether new old stock, a vintage find, or a second-hand workshop gem—you are in possession of one of the most robust and precisely engineered benchtop drill presses from the mid-to-late 20th century. Known for their Swedish engineering and durability, Strands machines (often branded as Strands Mekaniska Verkstad ) have earned a cult following among woodworkers and metalworkers alike. Align the external levers according to the speed

Bring the spindle to a complete stop before moving the speed selection levers on the front face of the headstock.

Usually indicates low gearbox oil or a worn bearing. Check the oil level immediately. Official Manual & Documentation If you’ve just acquired

| Parameter | Value | |-------------------|---------------------------| | Motor power | 750 W (1 HP) | | Speeds | 12 – 16 speeds, 200–3000 RPM | | Speed control | Belt drive with pulley system | | Drilling capacity | Steel: 20 mm / Wood: 32 mm | | Column diameter | 80–92 mm (cast iron) | | Table size | 320 x 320 mm (approx.) | | Spindle taper | MT2 or MT3 (check your unit) | | Max spindle travel| 80–100 mm |