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I've gone ahead and ordered the Micro Lux 3 speed D.P. I appreciate all the comments regarding this topic. Hopefully, this choice will be a lasting one as far as a modeling size drill press is concerned. Hank -
Don, Well thanks! Actually, I was just on my way out the door to get back into workshop mode and decided to check the forum. So, you're to blame for today's short work schedule!!!! LOL!!! I'm just about decided on purchasing the Micro Lux 3 speed. Believe it or not, I used the Delta for drilling all sorts of very small holes for items on 4 different models, so I'm guessing the Micro-Lux should be an improvement over the clumsiness of the Delta, so to speak. Thanks for your input - FYI - the Micro Lux is currently at $199.95 which is a sale price for how much longer I don't know. OK, time to get back out and switch gears to workshop construction mode.... Hank
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Thanks Kutr (must be the middle Eastern spelling of your name😂) This is the kind of information that's going to cost me money sooner than later!!!! Much appreciated. (I kind of felt that the column must be made out of a std. diameter stock, whatever the diameter turns out to be). Hakn (maintaining the now established format from The Chief)😁LOL!!!
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Thanks both Gaetan & Mark! I'll send an email to Micro Mark and ask about the column and whether an extended version is available. Just a guess, but since it's made in Japan, more than likely its column diameter is metric which may not be easy to find in the U.S. should I want to make a longer replacement myself.
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Leaning towards the Micro-Lux 3 speed D.P., but not quite there yet. Concerned about height from table to chuck (how much working space I'll have with a chuck & bit in place, etc.)
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Will do!! What drilling I've done with metals IS a messy proposition and the cleanup as you state is a pain. I've considered whether or not my modeling needs would ever to that point and can't say as they would, a drill press is all I'm after. One of the guys in our modeling crew actually has a Micro-Lux 3 speed for sale (with XY Table & bells & whistles), but his price is rather steep and I am not really considering it. The new ones are on mark down at Micro Mark and that's very tempting. Thanks for the cautionary note! Hank
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Mark, No, I don't have any plans to do milling. I've got a fellow modeler close by who does quite a bit of model machining in steel, brass, etc. It there is something I can get him to do for me, he's always happy to help out! Thanks! Hank
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NZREG, Thanks! I'll keep that in mind! Hank
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Bob, Right on!! Got it!! That's one thing the Delta bench top D.P. was not designed for - more a shop tool for woodworking than a modeler's tool for ship models, etc. As for the X-Y Table, I already have one and have a couple good D.P. vises to use with this. In fact, I plan to shortly (as something to get me back C-L-O-S-E to modeling) make a jig stand to hold the upside down hull of the next model I will be building in order to drill out various holes in exact locations for the drains, discharges, intakes, etc. that I will add that are not part of the model as purchased. Having a quality D.P. in tandem with the X-Y capabilities will serve very well. I can't wait.... Note: I already have a Proxxon Bench Top Lathe DB-250 and while my use of it was very limited in 2018 prior to retirement, I am leaning towards the Proxxon D.P. or the Micro-Lux 3 speed D.P. The lathe is very high quality in construction and that's a big plus. However, price will be factored before a decision is reached. Thanks for your input - good advice!!! Hank
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GRSJAX - Thanks, I needed that info!! Jaager - Also appreciate the reply. It seems a lot of mfgrs. end up parceling out their product to "sub-brands" in order to make more sales (or fool the public!!). I beg to differ with you, sir: PENNSYLVANIA (1820) does have more curb appeal than a Soviet era Apartment Bldg.!!! And was probably warmer inside to boot!!!
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Thanks GRSJAX, NZREG, and Jaager! I will certainly take your various comments into account. I should have mentioned up front that most of the work will be drilling wood, plastic, & small metal parts. Nothing really major and no milling. I will look at the various models you three have suggested as I think a larger selection to consider might be advantageous in the long run. I already have an XY table & assorted drill press vises & accessories, it's just the drill press that needs to be purchased. I too tend to hang on to bits well after their useful life is long since passed. And yes! the prices on these items does seem a bit high when compared to the price of buying another 2nd Delta Bench Drill Press. That (price) will be a selling point, as well. NZREG - A question re. the TBM115 - does it require a separate power supply or not? GRSJAX - A question re. the Micro-Make drill presses - do they require a separate power supply and if so, is this their std. power supply that works for their other line of tools? Seems that the item details on both products don't really mention this one way or another.
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MicroLux® Benchtop Variable Speed Mini Hobby Drill Press - I'm considering this as my next power tool purchase. Any comments good, bad, or ugly!!! I am leaving my Delta bench top drill press in my garage shop and this will be a dedicated model ship tool in my workshop. How does it compare with the Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM115?? Thanks in advance! Hank
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
Hank replied to Hank's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
Hank replied to Hank's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
No, actually NOT!! The shed is built on runners, thus it's "portable" and a non-permanent structure - no inspection req'd. As for tax assessment, that would be up to the county to decide, not me! It wasn't considered of value when I bought the house. -
Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
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OK, so today was to be rain (it WASN'T!!!) and once afternoon had arrived, I decided to go out and get further work done. Of course, having to constantly move STUFF around slows any meaningful progress, I did get the front wall paneling 98% complete (1 20" wide section to cut & install). I then cut and readied the next 4x8 panel for the left wall with only the 20" wide front wall panel to cut special tomorrow a.m. Insulation is installed up to this point, and then I will return to work on sanding the panel joints on the earlier side of the shop and get primer/paint rolled on. This should (I am using the word "should") occur Wed. afternoon or Thurs. a.m. I also intend to get any window/door/wall trim as needed cut and installed and painted, etc. So, here is the work as of today: I know this must look like utter chaos (and it IS!!), but believe me, THERE IS A PLAN !!! And....I do have a ceiling idea that may work, I just need to contact my building associates and mentors to make sure it's a sound idea. Nothing like going off the rails at this stage of the game, right????
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
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But, I'm left-handed!!! -
Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
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Well, since The Plague has started, I've only spent a minimal amount of time out in the shop but more due to the inclement weather (damp/cold) than anything else. I've been slowly working around clockwise from the back on paneling the inside of the walls. I'm now working on the inside of the front wall and will probably be out there again tomorrow in addition to starting to plant some seeds in the raised garden beds. Today, visibly I was able to adjust the pulley & hook a bit to one side and installed my Americana Emblem on the front: If possible, I'll try to get a shot or two of the interior to show where things stand, etc.
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Bob - I totally agree - HOWEVER, as a CAD professional (45+ years) I will admit that CAD offers precise and exact drafting qualities, but does in fact lack the Life in a drawing. It's also one of the reasons the old technical graphics drawings that accompanied many technical manuals were so nice to look at - perfectly rendered shading, proportion, and depth - all by hand.
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I've got several brand new Leroy Pens in their original wooden "barrel" cannisters. Ready to go!!!!
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Bob, Wow! You just showed me something I had no idea existed!!! Singly, yes! As I have several original K&E, A.W. Faber, Dietzgen, Alvin, and various other scales from the 1970s when I used these daily at Western Electric on board drafting. I have a Samsonite brief case full of my drafting equipment just as I left there to take a 10 year stint at DuPont in 1976 - by 1986 things were transitioning to CAD but I retained all this stuff - and it's a good thing I did - I still find them useful whenever I need something properly drawn up. And Leroy Pens - remember them???? Hank
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Popeye - Sorry it took so long for me to see this - Thanks for the kind remarks!!!! I had all the Tamiya 1:350 IOWA kits and also 2 of the Life-Life predecessors - which I think was a better kit overall!!! Hope my build log over on MSF helps you out! Hank
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
Hank replied to Hank's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Today was a fairly pleasant day weather-wise so I got some more work done on the right side interior of the shop. Since my last post I have rounded the back right corner inside and added a side window (also 36"x36") and have paneled around the corner up to that side window. Today I used my last sheet of donated paneling and then trimmed out the side window to match the back one: As I've mentioned prior, I'm using all available wood on hand if it is useable, rather than buying, so things may look a bit "pieced together", but this is a budget-guided project, not a Taj Mahal!! I've got to make a landfill trip with the util. trailer to dump some rotted scrap lumber if the facility is still open to the public; won't know 'til I call, I guess. Then, on the way back stop at Lowe's and buy some new sheets of paneling; I need 13 to finish the inside walls but may not be able to do that in one trip, we'll see! Then a decision on whether or not to use lathe strips between the panels joints (rather $$$) or simply mix up a batch of Dunham ROCK HARD powdered wood filler and putty all the joints for sanding with the belt sander. I'm heavily leaning on Durham's - I want the walls to look decent, but certainly not some dainty ladies powder room, either!
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
Hank replied to Hank's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
So, yesterday was a warmer, more Spring-like day and I managed to get one task accomplished - trimming around the inside of the back window. Of course, I'm trying to use up existing building supplies on hand and in this case I ended up having to visit Lowe's once again in order to complete the job. But, I'm now in good shape to also do the trim around the side window once the paneling is up, etc. Here is the back window: Outside I've also temporarily replaced the lattice-work in order that it not be laying around for the new lawn guy to run over when he shows up next week. Alas, my 22 year old lawn tractor may be up for quick sale due to the cutting deck being completely shot and I'm not wanting to spend more $$ on that. Plus, that time can be better spent working on THIS, wouldn't all agree? Priorities are Priorities 😌 Today may get a bit more paneling done inside as the weather is about 10° cooler outside!
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
Hank replied to Hank's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Well, that (what I said about the upper regions, etc.) can wait for another day. Today was interior paneling and I got that started and have the back wall partially paneled: The panel boards are 4'x8' so have to be trimmed to size (height) and then marked and openings for the receptacles made. I have enough of these donated panels to do the back wall and part of the window side wall. Then, it's back to Lowe's to buy the remainder I'll need (MY $$ 😢). Still uncommitted about the ceiling and the overhead you see in the photo. I did salvage some of the old 4"x1" trim boards that were going to the dump - I'll sand them and cut to size for window framing - why waste 'em, right? Morning is expected to be rainy so a good time to run errands.
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Converting a Backyard Shed into a Model Workshop
Hank replied to Hank's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Uuh-Oh...now I have a dilemma....what to do???? Do I take online ministerial courses or sign up at the local community college to become a butcher?????? - I CAN'T DECIDE!!!!! I DO however, have to decide how to approach finishing the upper regions of the interior of the shop, as this is about to become important.
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