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Unread 02-09-2004, 10:26 PM   #81
ozzy7750
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Originally Posted by Gooserider
Also while both machines use bearings that must allow axial movement while resisting radial movment (up/down is OK, but not sideways) the mill bearings are chosen with more attention to handling side loads.

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i would imagine a mill probably uses roller bearings or tapered rollers, whereas drill presses would use ball bearings.
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