rtropp Posted July 13, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Hi all, I find myself using my micro mill for drilling as much as for milling. I make heavy use of the x-y table, especially where hole measurement is critical, such as making the coppering jig for the Syren. . The problem I am facing is that I dislike have to turn a wheel vs. having a drill type lever or crank. I will be upgrading my mill (it has other limitations) and am not sure which type to get. The combined mill/drill looks like it has all the advantages but I am not sure if there is a downside to the construction or use of a combined tool versus using a dedicated mill and just putting up with the hand wheel. The two that I am looking at are the Sherline (for the standard Mill) and the Little Machine Shop (for the Mill/Drill). Any thoughts would be appreciated. Richard Edited July 13, 2014 by rtropp Quote RichardMember: The Nautical Research Guild Atlanta Model Shipwrights Current build: Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted July 14, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2014 Richard, If you go with the Sherline mill, one of the accessories you can buy is called a "sensitive drilling attachment". This would overcome your issue as you simply pull down on the attachment to drill. It's designed to take very small drill bits. Here's a link: http://www.sherline.com/1012pg.htm The Sherline is a top notch machine and highly regarded by many modellers. I have one and love it. Hope this helps. WackoWolf and Keith_W 2 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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