Will my speed controller work on my drill press?

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote in 
news:cmiq0ft8djj575i3cg0d23449oisec8sf9@4ax.com:

>>  Problem solved.  The other manner would be to get and use a 
>>variable speed drill to start with.
> 
> Ummm... we're discussing a drill press, not a hand drill.
> 

  First "drill press we had was a huge 5/8" chuck 1/2 horse drill 
clamp mounted on a press arm made for that purpose.

  I am pretty sure it was single speed.

  But my new Ridgid battery operated hand drill is VERY powerful, and 
would make a great drill to mount on such a 'press'.

  It is the most impressive little drill I have seen in a long time, 
and the first one I ever bought.  Ridgid makes very good quality 
products.