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The biggest question is what are you trying to accomplish?
If you're trying to mill (slotting, facing, etc.) you will be disappointed unless your goal is working with very soft materials, small bits, high speed and light cuts.
If it's precise hole patterns, that big drill is likely to vibrate so much that you won't achieve accuracy better than laying your pattern out and drilling by hand.
Many of us have tried adapting machines to do different jobs than what they were designed for, results are variable but not usually satisfying.
Lets start with the project you are wanting this machine for and work from there, otherwise it's difficult to give informed advice.
John
If you're trying to mill (slotting, facing, etc.) you will be disappointed unless your goal is working with very soft materials, small bits, high speed and light cuts.
If it's precise hole patterns, that big drill is likely to vibrate so much that you won't achieve accuracy better than laying your pattern out and drilling by hand.
Many of us have tried adapting machines to do different jobs than what they were designed for, results are variable but not usually satisfying.
Lets start with the project you are wanting this machine for and work from there, otherwise it's difficult to give informed advice.
John