Author Topic: what drill press? (Read 13440 times)

OHBowler · « **on:** March 28, 2008, 02:12:25 AM »

Looking for a drill press to work with my ruddell jig and 1/2" straight shank bits, preferabbly a table top press. What kind of specas do i need or what brands and models will do the job? Also what do you guys with home shops use?
This is just to use at home when im not working in the shop.
Thanks,

legend4life95 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2008, 05:22:44 PM »

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The MT2 spindle they're talking about is on the OTHER end of the chuck, where it goes up inside the drill press motor -- the spindle. You have to assemble these things yourself.

I stand corrected. I remeber that when I put mine together.
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JohnP · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2008, 05:31:19 PM »

Pardon my ignorance, that puts the WoodCraft drill back into play. I saw #2MT and assumed that was the type bit required, but looked again and it says it has a 5/8" keyed chuck. -- JohnP

Slopsurprise · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2008, 08:43:30 PM »

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Here's a tabletop model with 5 inches of quill travel:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3Z993

This is a Dayton press from Grainger. I don't know if you can order direct from Grainger, but Grainger now has a working agreement with all Lowe's stores. You can't order online, but if you can get to a Lowe's, Lowe's can order for you and have it drop-shipped to the store.

Cost on this press is $479 and it's already set up for straight-shank bits.

Jess

The last time I ordered from Grainer (a few years ago) you had to be a business and prove that you were a business to purchase from them. I dont know how the deal with Lowes works though???

Slopsurprise · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2008, 08:47:06 PM »

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I looked at the WoodCraft drill in the link provided. It looks great except it uses #2 Morse Taper bits. It's a lot easier to find used straight shank bits (but straight shanks are also more in demand and usually go pretty high on e-Bay). If you're going to buy new bits it doesn't make much difference. You might also look at Grizzly Industrial's products. Google it and check their website. -- JohnP

Edited on 3/29/2008 11:33 AM

I'd look into seeing if you could convert that press to 1/2 straight-shank bits. It should be as simple as finding a MT2 arbor with a Jacobs attachment on the other end, and then just buying a chuck. That would add $30-$50 to the end price of the drill but with 6 inches of quill travel it would be worth it.

Jess

Now it seems that isnt the case, the 6" of travel at that price is near impossible to beat IMO. I wish I bought that one instead of my Hitachi I got from Lowes. Maybe I will sell it and get one of those?

JessN16 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:16:34 PM »

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The last time I ordered from Grainer (a few years ago) you had to be a business and prove that you were a business to purchase from them. I dont know how the deal with Lowes works though???

The Lowe's hardware department manager told me Lowe's Corp. has a partnership agreement with Grainger now. If you find something in the Grainger catalog that you want, you can order it through Lowe's and it will ship to that Lowe's. I don't think you can have it shipped straight to your house, but for a tabletop drill press, you can get that into most any car. I'm not sure if Lowe's adds a surcharge or not, but my local Lowe's quoted me exactly the price for that Dayton press that I was able to find online.

Jess

BAPSBill · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:27:13 PM »

Applegam,

My Jet is setting on the bench.
Took the number from the data plate.
What more can I say.

Bapsbill

OHBowler · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2008, 12:33:45 AM »

so i floor model is probably going to work best? Also is the most important part having at least 4 inches of spindle travel? Does Horsepower matter that much? Also when it says chuck size 5/8 does that mean my 1/2 straight shank bits wont fit?

JessN16 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2008, 01:08:11 AM »

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so i floor model is probably going to work best?

That's a matter of taste. Most shops I know have big table models. One or two have floor models. I have a floor model because I couldn't spare any table space.

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Also is the most important part having at least 4 inches of spindle travel?

My press has 3.25 inches and it's fine for most applications. But more is better, always. 5 is better than 4, 6 is better than 5. But spindle travel is THE most expensive option on a drill. Basically, add $100 for every inch over 3.

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Does Horsepower matter that much?

Probably the least important option, IMO. And if you get something with 5 inches of spindle travel, it's going to be so high-end that it will have more than enough horsepower.

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Also when it says chuck size 5/8 does that mean my 1/2 straight shank bits wont fit?

To the contrary -- a 1/2 straight-shank bit is equal to 4/8. A chuck that accepts 5/8 bits actually takes bits larger than yours. What "chuck size 5/8" means is that it accepts anything from 0 up to 5/8.

Jess

Slopsurprise · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:49:55 AM »

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The last time I ordered from Grainer (a few years ago) you had to be a business and prove that you were a business to purchase from them. I dont know how the deal with Lowes works though???

The Lowe's hardware department manager told me Lowe's Corp. has a partnership agreement with Grainger now. If you find something in the Grainger catalog that you want, you can order it through Lowe's and it will ship to that Lowe's. I don't think you can have it shipped straight to your house, but for a tabletop drill press, you can get that into most any car. I'm not sure if Lowe's adds a surcharge or not, but my local Lowe's quoted me exactly the price for that Dayton press that I was able to find online.

Jess

Thats pretty awesome! Thanks bro.

OHBowler · « **Reply #25 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:54:44 PM »

great info guys thanks! Anyone else have any input or pics of their presses? %m still not sure what im going to go with yet. Still hoping to find a good bench top version. Thanks for your pics Mark!

bowler001 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2008, 11:25:26 AM »

I have a rudell jig mounted to an Enco drill press. I am not sure of the model, but is a smaller bench top press. I drill all the way to the stop for thumb holes, and it is about 1/8" short of where I would be on a Jayhawk press. Still plenty deep though. If you would like, I will see if I can manage to find the model number and some specs on it. Check this link, mine is almost identical to the pic with the jig mounted to the bottom plate. They are also relatively cheap according to the link. Also, I use 1/2" straight shank bits.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=308-0057&PMPXNO=8743167&PARTPG=INLMK32

Edited on 4/1/2008 11:37 AM

OHBowler · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2008, 03:37:49 PM »

Delta Machinery 17-959L 17" Laser Drill Press

http://www.deltaportercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=15685

Would this press work nice? Does it take 1/2" straight shanks? It says 5/8 chuck so from what ive learned it does?

getuaload · « **Reply #28 on:** April 01, 2008, 03:53:36 PM »

I use a delta , Its a good press but next time will shop arund abit more.
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Slopsurprise · « **Reply #29 on:** April 01, 2008, 04:41:15 PM »

That Delta is a nice press but, shop around like the last dude said.

Matt Fortney · « **Reply #30 on:** April 01, 2008, 05:38:57 PM »

My question is...would a ball/pitch jig (not sure of exact name) fit on any and all of these presses?

Matt
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