HonuJaye Posted February 17, 2014 Share #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 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketchup Posted February 17, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2014 De Agostini's Sovereign of the Seas describe how to make your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 17, 2014 Share #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 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q A's Revenge Posted February 17, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2014 Nice looking drill Augie! ftieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 17, 2014 Share #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. Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted February 17, 2014 Share #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 Quote My advice and comments are always worth what you paid for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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