Useful info on drills

[RVA]

Nice drill press Ray.
How do you clamp down the vice? Just regular nut n bolts?

Thank you! Yes, the base has 2 holes for that purpose. (2) 3/8 hex bolts through the table top did the trick.

 

[RVA]

You can never have too many tools !

Agreed!

 

[Bocc69]

Thank you! Yes, the base has 2 holes for that purpose. 2 3/8 hex bolts through the table top did the trick.

Mine doesn't have those bolt holes, and I'm wondering if I'm missing something. Clearly it needs to be braced some how. Hummm

 

[eSGEe]

so.............WEN are you going to get a new press?

 

[RVA]

Mine doesn't have those bolt holes, and I'm wondering if I'm missing something. Clearly it needs to be braced some how. Hummm

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There appear to be slots in the black metal base. Bolts with a washer through the slots on top and a nut with a washer on the underside of the table should do it. If not, drill 2 holes in the base.

 

[Session 5]

Yep...wish I’d never gotten rid of my 79 Chevy, or Dodge pickups.

Just keep a spare coil for those dodge pickups.

 

[syscokid]

... If not, drill 2 holes in the base.

With another drill press...

 

[Chubbles]

OMG, I never knew these things existed!

So cheap, my life has changed. I could have used this a million times already.

 

[Truss_rod]

OMG, I never knew these things existed!
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So cheap, my life has changed. I could have used this a million times already.

I have one for a Dremel tool. Very limited on bit sizes but for small projects it's handy.

 

[CabanaBoy]

OMG, I never knew these things existed!
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So cheap, my life has changed. I could have used this a million times already.

I totally forgot I have one of those tucked away in my closet. I bought it at a yard sale, then told my self I needed to get a variable speed drill with an 'on' lock to use with it. It's been sitting in the closet for over a year now I think. Maybe it's time to use one of those Harbor Freight coupons and get a drill...

 

[eSGEe]

get 2 --- they tend to not last------I bought a battery powered one (rechargeable) to put a SEARS steel 10x8 shed together--------it didnt make it halfway through the project--- I ended up tossing it across the yard.....

 

[jtcnj]

Corded drill probably ok.

Those light duty hand drill stands are ok for light duty stuff once you get them sturdied up.
You may find you quickly overwhelm it though.

I've beat the snot out their cheap corded grinders.
Not as good as my Dewalt or better brands, but damn good for cheap.

I'm due there today for a few odds and ends with coupons.

 

[ninjaking67]

--------it didnt make it halfway through the project--- I ended up tossing it across the yard.....

The shed or the drill???

 

[Chubbles]

I never buy cordless tools. I find they have lower power and the batteries go dead eventually. I do have a few great corded drills.

 

[eSGEe]

The shed or the drill???

BOTH!