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Dan Thomas
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Improvement Inside And Out
Buying
A Drill Press
A drill press or pillar drill is similar to a stationary hand
held drill.
You have better accuracy and more power from a drill press. There are several
different types and models when buying a drill press.
Bench Top model versus Floor Model
Bench top models are great if you are looking to save space in a smaller
shop area due to is compact size.
Floor Model is always a great pick as it can handle larger jobs and usually
comes with more accessories and attachments.
Multiple Spindle Speeds
If you want to use your drill press for wood and metal then look for a
drill press that will operate between 400 and 4000 RPM. Metal uses lower
speeds while wood needs to be in the medium high range.
Horsepower
If you will be drilling larger holes and in tough material you need at
least a 3/4 horse power motor.
A good drill press has a table that can be raised, lowered and swiveled 360
degrees around the column of the drill press to allow for more flexibility.
Depth Stops
If you are drilling repetitive holes then you need a press with an Easy To
Stop drill feature to maintain the exact measurement in all holes.
Mass
The heavier the press the more it will absorb the vibrations allowing the
machine to rum smoother.
Accessories
One thing that you want is a drill press clamp. This will hold your
material in place saving you from having to hold it by hand. A drill press can
be used for other things such as sanding, grooving, mortising, Mortise
attachments are extremely popular allowing precise mortises with your drill
press.
Maintenance
Check if parts are readily available and repairs can be done and where.
