Ellis 9000 Drill Press Parts: Sourcing What You Need From an Active Manufacturer
Finding parts for the Ellis 9000 drill press is fundamentally different from hunting for parts for a discontinued consumer brand. Ellis Manufacturing is still in business. That changes everything.
This guide covers which parts you can source directly from Ellis, which ones are universal aftermarket items, and what to check before you order anything.
Go to Ellis First for Proprietary Parts
For any structural component — head casting, column, table bracket, quill assembly, spindle, return spring — contact Ellis Manufacturing directly:
- ellismfg.com — Ellis’s website
- Direct phone is the fastest route for parts inquiry
- Provide your machine’s full serial number and the component description
Ellis maintains parts inventory for their machines and can identify the correct parts by serial number. This is the single biggest advantage of owning an Ellis machine over a discontinued brand.
Universal Aftermarket Parts
Certain parts on any drill press are fully standardized and available from aftermarket suppliers at competitive prices:
Chuck and Arbor
Verify your spindle taper first (MT2 or MT3 — measure, don’t assume).
- MT2 spindle: JT33 keyed chuck on a standard MT2 arbor
- MT3 spindle: MT3 chuck arbor
- Chuck key: replacement chuck key in the correct pilot size for your chuck
V-Belt
The belt size for the Ellis 9000 is in the Ellis manual. Once you have the size, you can source from any industrial belt supplier, or install a link belt that trims to exact length.
Bearings
The spindle bearings on Ellis machines are standard metric or imperial deep-groove ball bearings. Measure the OD, ID, and width and source from any industrial bearing supplier or McMaster-Carr.
Parts You Should NOT Substitute
- Safety/no-volt switch — get the correct rated switch from Ellis or a matching industrial component. Amperage and voltage ratings on industrial switches must be matched exactly.
- Motor — if replacement is needed, match frame size, HP, RPM, shaft diameter, and voltage. Get the spec from Ellis.
- Quill assembly — proprietary to the Ellis design. Source from Ellis.
Workholding for Production Use
The Ellis 9000’s large T-slotted table supports heavy-duty workholding. A Palmgren drill press vise is appropriate for production work on this machine. For smaller workpieces, a 4-inch precision vise provides good jaw capacity.
Pre-Order Checklist
- ✅ Serial number (provide to Ellis for all structural parts)
- ✅ Spindle taper verified (MT2 or MT3)
- ✅ Chuck pilot size measured
- ✅ Belt size from manual or belt stamp
- ✅ Bearing dimensions measured if replacing
- ✅ Switch amperage from motor nameplate
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