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  1. drw

    Different Drill Bits or Better Technique?

    How do you minimize/eliminate tear-out where the drill bit breaks through on the backside of boards? Today I had to drill several 3/8" holes in some SYP using a cordless drill and brad-point drill bits. Initially, I began with the 3/8 bit, but in an effort to solve the problem I tried starting...
  2. johnpipe108

    A drill press stand, pine and melamine

    I finally got a chance to go to the "BORG" with transport; I needed a new soldering iron, and looked over the wood and saw what I needed to make a stand for my DP, which has sat forlornly on top of (variously) my sewing machine table or my writing desk! I used an angle gauge to take the...
  3. mkepke

    Any good reason not to drill utility holes in joist blocking ?

    I can't think of any. This is in my house built beam on (lots of) piers. The floor is stick-framed (vs I-joist or truss) with solid blocking between the joists where the joists sit on the main beam. I intend to drill holes through the blocking to pass new electrical and/or plumbing runs...
  4. Douglas Robinson

    Repaired my drill press!

    Awhile ago the rack on my drill press broke in two. I ordered a new one but never installed it as it usually takes 2 people to disassemble it. Today I did myself! Laid it down and went to work. Figuring out that I had to take the lowering mechanism off, insert the rack and then slide the...
  5. pviser

    Is any drill worth $575?

    I just got my new McFeely's catalog and I love browsing the fasteners and often placing an order. I am always amazed, though, by the expensive Festool stuff. I mean, are any of you guys spending $575 on a drill?!?! I use corded drills from Harbor Freight which I bought for under $20 each...
  6. L

    Greensboro CL: 2 antique drill presses

    Not mine, etc. Looked like the kinda thing a few of the NCWW folks would like, from a suburb NW of Greensboro. Personally I have NO idea if they're a good deal, but I've seen little antique cherry pitters sell for this much at antique auctions...
  7. NCTurner

    Recommend Mid priced Cordless Drill

    I find myself in the market for a decent middle of the road cordless drill. Not really being up to speed on the options out there, what do you guys/gals recommend?
  8. DeWalt 960K-2 Drill Kit

    DeWalt 960K-2 Drill Kit

  9. DeWalt right angle drill

    DeWalt right angle drill

  10. S

    older benchtop Cman drill press

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  11. LeftyTom

    Yay or Nay: Drill Doctor

    I could not find any mention of the Drill Doctor bit sharpener on here, so I commence to ask the most-somewhat-knowledgeable members: Have any of you used the Drill Doctor to sharpen bits? I am thinking of getting the 550 or 750 model.
  12. W

    radial drill press owners?

    Does anybody in the Mooresville area, Lake Norman, Kannapolis ,Statesville have a radial drill press that could be setup to drill 1.5" holes in the end of 4 by 4 by 8' cypress post's. It is end grain :nah:and I'm trying to drill by hand drill and it is slow going to put it nicely. I've got 4 of...
  13. Larry Rose

    Drill press

    I'm sort of in the market for a new drill press (if SWMBO doesn't find out) and am unsure of what to get. I want a full size floor model. Any ideas???
  14. eyekode

    Drill press chuck key and spanner wrench?

    Any good local sources for a drill press chuck key and a spanner wrench to match the collar above the chuck? I think I need a "K3" chuck key. My old drill press key had this marking and worked fine on my new to me PM1150A. As for the spanner wrench I am not familiar with these but I need...
  15. Flute Maker

    Best Place to Buy Gun 7/8" Drill

    Does anyone know of the best place to buy a 7/8" gun drill to bore a 30" hole ?? I'll have to start short and gradually work up to 30"...Any ideas on this?
  16. eyekode

    Replace drill press return spring (and depth stop)?

    Through an act of stupidity I broke the return spring on my newly acquired PM 1150A. If you must know it did not come with the depth stop and the first time I touched the thing I lowered the spindle (much) too far. Anyway I opened it up today to take a look. The tab that goes through the rod...
  17. S

    Ridgid drill press $179 at HD

    Was in HD in Gastonia today and I always walk through the tools in a HD incase somethings on sale. I noticed the drill press a week or so ago marked down to about $254, now its $179. I took the one they had home.
  18. manfre

    Drill press drum sander recommendations

    I'm looking to buy drum sanders for my drill press and I would appreciate any recommendations for a brand and suggestions on which diameters I should initially buy. I have a specific project that will need the smallest diameter possible, but I'm not sure which of the larger diameters would be...
  19. Ridgid Drill

    Ridgid Drill

    Ridgid Drill
  20. Drill bit storage cabinet

    Drill bit storage cabinet

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