Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a drill press includes a feed assembly that can be switched from one side of the drill press to the other, allowing either right-hand or left-hand opeation. The drill press includes a drill housing with a generally vertically extending spindle rotatably mounted in the housing. A motor is operably connected to the spindle to drive the spindle, and a shaft extends through the drill housing generally transversely to the spindle. A hub assembly is interchangeably connected to one of the ends of the shaft, and a spring housing is interchangeably connected to the other end of the shaft. The spring housing has a first side that is situated adjacent the drill housing if the spring housing is received by one end of the shaft, and a second side that is situated adjacent the drill housing if the spring housing is received by the other end of the shaft. A torsion spring is contained within the spring housing.

Abstract: An adjustable lift dolly apparatus is described for use in repeatedly lifting and transporting objects of different shapes and sizes. A latching mechanism is described which securely latches the dolly in the lifted position and can be easily released by using a foot pedal. A counterbalance is included which prevents the lift dolly from inadvertently moving an object when the lift dolly is in the unlatched position.