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Drill presses. Why didn't anybody tell me?!

Started by SonicVI, February 21, 2009, 02:43:14 PM

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SonicVI

February 21, 2009, 02:43:14 PM Last Edit: February 21, 2009, 02:46:14 PM by SonicVI
I have seen the light!  No more misshapen or imperfectly placed holes.  The Dremel workstation is especially awesome.  I used to prill my pcb's by just holding the dremel in my hand. I thought using the press might make it go a bit slower, but it actually made it go quicker and more accurately without ever hitting the pads with the tip of the chuck. I can also turn it 90 degrees, put in a cutting wheel and cut copperclad like a table saw. Highly recommended Dremel accessory.
 

Solidhex

#1
February 21, 2009, 03:03:32 PM
now you want to get a unibit!

--Brad

Nitefly182

#2
February 21, 2009, 03:04:09 PM
My drill press is the most useful gift I have ever received.

jefe

#3
February 21, 2009, 04:10:51 PM
I picked up the same Ryobi press at Home Depot about a year ago. Love it.

Andi

#4
February 21, 2009, 04:41:57 PM
Quote from: Solidhex on February 21, 2009, 03:03:32 PMnow you want to get a unibit!

I used to use a Unibit, but recently switched to some decent TiN coated individual bits and haven't looked back.

Recently I am possessed of a great joy when drilling.

The Iron Chef

#5
February 21, 2009, 05:18:03 PM











ok! Good tool to have but let me caution you as someone with +30 years in a machine shop:
The drill press is the most dangerous tool in the shop. Workpieces grab and spin faster than you can imagine.  Do yourself a favor and buy a small hand vice to  hold most of your workpieces.  dont meen to rain on your parade.

hth
-Keith











-Keith
I build stuff everyday.

Cliff Schecht

#6
February 21, 2009, 05:26:25 PM
QuoteDrill presses. Why didn't anybody tell me?!

You never asked!
:P

R.G.

#7
February 21, 2009, 07:38:14 PM
I've been blathering that for years.

Life begins when you get a drill press.  :icon_biggrin:
R.G.

In response to the questions in the forum - PCB Layout for Musical Effects is available from The Book Patch. Search "PCB Layout" and it ought to appear.

iaresee

#8
February 21, 2009, 07:50:58 PM
I've almost splurged on a drill press a couple of times in the past year. But then I talk myself out of it. I'll drill a couple of enclosures...half a dozen holes...and then...what? It'll collect dust? What else can I do with a drill press? Help me justify the purchase!  :)

R.G.

#9
February 21, 2009, 10:37:47 PM
Quote from: iaresee on February 21, 2009, 07:50:58 PM
I've almost splurged on a drill press a couple of times in the past year. But then I talk myself out of it. I'll drill a couple of enclosures...half a dozen holes...and then...what? It'll collect dust? What else can I do with a drill press? Help me justify the purchase!  :)
It's a mental thing I guess. I see a tool as an unending stream of possibilities, not a means to a limited end. A tool is a door into technologies you have not yet thought of.
R.G.

In response to the questions in the forum - PCB Layout for Musical Effects is available from The Book Patch. Search "PCB Layout" and it ought to appear.

Barcode80

#10
February 21, 2009, 11:10:10 PM
i use my full size drill press to drill pcbs as well. plus, once you have the appropriate tools to do things, you will do those things much more often than you imagined.

Cardboard Tube Samurai

#11
February 22, 2009, 02:16:58 AM
Quote from: The Iron Chef on February 21, 2009, 05:18:03 PM
ok! Good tool to have but let me caution you as someone with +30 years in a machine shop:
The drill press is the most dangerous tool in the shop. Workpieces grab and spin faster than you can imagine.  Do yourself a favor and buy a small hand vice to  hold most of your workpieces.  dont meen to rain on your parade.

hth
-Keith

Yes, I found out the hard way about two weeks ago what can happen if you're using a drill press whilst tired. Thankfully there were no major injuries but it sure woke me up!

Outlaws

#12
February 22, 2009, 02:35:56 AM Last Edit: February 22, 2009, 02:40:21 AM by Outlaws
Quote from: iaresee on February 21, 2009, 07:50:58 PM
I've almost splurged on a drill press a couple of times in the past year. But then I talk myself out of it. I'll drill a couple of enclosures...half a dozen holes...and then...what? It'll collect dust? What else can I do with a drill press? Help me justify the purchase!  :)
You can let it sit there until one day you think to yourself, "hey, I can use the drill press for this."
The only thing more satisfying than building or fixing things, is having the right tool when you need it.

Quote from: The Iron Chef on February 21, 2009, 05:18:03 PM
ok! Good tool to have but let me caution you as someone with +30 years in a machine shop:
The drill press is the most dangerous tool in the shop. Workpieces grab and spin faster than you can imagine.  Do yourself a favor and buy a small hand vice to  hold most of your workpieces.  dont meen to rain on your parade.

hth
-Keith
I guess.  Right now my vote is for the handheld 1/2" electric drill that shattered a bone in my hand, and almost broke my wrist.

Andi

#13
February 22, 2009, 07:18:17 AM
You can put drum sanders on 'em. And safety planes.

Der Groovemeister

#14
February 22, 2009, 08:33:30 AM
Quote from: The Iron Chef on February 21, 2009, 05:18:03 PM
ok! Good tool to have but let me caution you as someone with +30 years in a machine shop:
The drill press is the most dangerous tool in the shop. Workpieces grab and spin faster than you can imagine.  Do yourself a favor and buy a small hand vice to  hold most of your workpieces.  dont meen to rain on your parade.

hth
-Keith
+1 on the hand vice! I nearly broke a couple of fingers before i started using it. :o :icon_eek:
Use one! Do it!
"What do you mean, dynamics? I'm already playing as loud as i can!"

R.G.

#15
February 22, 2009, 01:19:11 PM
If you have a drill press, why don't you have one of these?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=36221

It has almost completely relieved my frustrations with the DP slowing me down because I have to clamp things down. Very quick, very easy, very cheap. What else do you want?
R.G.

In response to the questions in the forum - PCB Layout for Musical Effects is available from The Book Patch. Search "PCB Layout" and it ought to appear.

SonicVI

#16
February 22, 2009, 03:18:30 PM Last Edit: February 22, 2009, 03:20:05 PM by SonicVI
I do have a clamp. I'll have to check out the harbor freight one, they have a retail store in Houston.    When using a hand drill I'd do it on the floor and hold the boxes between my feet to keep them in place. :)  And yeah. I'm gonna have to get a Unibit. Regular bits are too long for taller enclosures with only a 10" press.

drewl

#17
February 22, 2009, 06:52:34 PM
I just took it for granted everyone had a drill press at work :icon_wink:

SonicVI

#18
February 24, 2009, 06:47:41 PM
Got a Unibit, dang, like buttah!

R.G.

#19
February 24, 2009, 07:33:32 PM
Quote from: SonicVI on February 24, 2009, 06:47:41 PM
Got a Unibit, dang, like buttah!
It's nice, isn't it?  :icon_biggrin:
R.G.

In response to the questions in the forum - PCB Layout for Musical Effects is available from The Book Patch. Search "PCB Layout" and it ought to appear.
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