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+1 here on those drill bits. Had a set for several years now and they really last.
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What brand of drill bits do you recommend?
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+1 here on those drill bits. Had a set for several years now and they really last.
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Something else that will really help is this little book. It's called an engineers black book. http://www.amazon.com/Engineers-She...34567464&sr=8-1&keywords=engineers+black+book
It has the feed rates, drill rates, etc.. for drilling the different size bits in different steels and non ferrous metals. Proper speeds and feed rates will make a huge difference. It also has a lot of other stuff that is quite useful. Got my first copy when I worked maintaining the boilers and chillers at Texas Tech University. Also learn how to use a drill press. It's a pretty simple machine, and I'm not trying to insult anyone, but their is a proper way to use one that will make your life easier, and save you from serious injury.
It has the feed rates, drill rates, etc.. for drilling the different size bits in different steels and non ferrous metals. Proper speeds and feed rates will make a huge difference. It also has a lot of other stuff that is quite useful. Got my first copy when I worked maintaining the boilers and chillers at Texas Tech University. Also learn how to use a drill press. It's a pretty simple machine, and I'm not trying to insult anyone, but their is a proper way to use one that will make your life easier, and save you from serious injury.
".....Would something like WD-40 work for the lube, or should I get oil specially made for just such a purpose?...."
Just an FYI, but WD-40 is a rust protectant....not a lubricant. I know it is often recommended as such, but it is a very poor lubricant for any machining task. Read the front of the can....no where does it say the word lubricant. I like Moly-D for cutting, tapping, and drilling.
Good advice, Stacy. Thank you. Seems like WD-40 is like duct tape to a lot of people, myself included.
Something else that will really help is this little book. It's called an engineers black book. http://www.amazon.com/Engineers-She...34567464&sr=8-1&keywords=engineers+black+book
It has the feed rates, drill rates, etc.. for drilling the different size bits in different steels and non ferrous metals. Proper speeds and feed rates will make a huge difference. It also has a lot of other stuff that is quite useful. Got my first copy when I worked maintaining the boilers and chillers at Texas Tech University. Also learn how to use a drill press. It's a pretty simple machine, and I'm not trying to insult anyone, but their is a proper way to use one that will make your life easier, and save you from serious injury.
Hi Jimmy:
I recently got a drill press and haven't used it yet. I'm reading up on it, though. My dear old Dad knew that I had gotten into knife making, and bought it from a friend of his who has health problems and can no longer work in his shop. I'm looking forward to using it to its full potential. Using the cordless drill on my blades has had mixed results, at best.
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sprayman, use a vice and ALWAYS secure your work, ive seen so many people ripped wide open when the bit catches the work and sets it to spinning.
sprayman, use a vice and ALWAYS secure your work, ive seen so many people ripped wide open when the bit catches the work and sets it to spinning.
Good advice. Aren't there vices that are specially made for drill presses?