HonuJaye Posted February 17, 2014 #1 Posted February 17, 2014 Looking to add a" MINI" Drill Press to my indoor Hobby room", as i have two full size drill presses they are out doors :COLD: Looking for reccomendations !
Ketchup Posted February 17, 2014 #2 Posted February 17, 2014 De Agostini's Sovereign of the Seas describe how to make your own
augie Posted February 17, 2014 #3 Posted February 17, 2014 I've had good luck for many years with this Microlux: http://www.micromark.com/microlux-benchtop-variable-speed-mini-hobby-drill-press,8283.html They make a slightly less expensive model that is 3 speed, belt drive (about $200). Q A's Revenge 1 Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
Q A's Revenge Posted February 17, 2014 #4 Posted February 17, 2014 Nice looking drill Augie! ftieman 1
augie Posted February 17, 2014 #5 Posted February 17, 2014 And it's pretty darned accurate. The belt driven model is actually just as good mechanically but it's only 3 speed and I dislike changing belts. Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956
grsjax Posted February 17, 2014 #6 Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) I have a small table top Ryobi drill press that works well. Bigger than the micro press but also more capable. A pin vise can be used to hold very small drill bits. Already pretty rigid but can be made better by filling the hollow column with concrete. Cost about $100 from Amazon and that included shipping. Does need to be bolted down. Edited February 17, 2014 by grsjax My advice and comments are always worth what you paid for them.
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