Would a drill press do?

ToolBox · Mar 28, 2004

I need to get a drill for modding and I am wondering if a drill press would do for the mod or do I need a regular corded/cordless drill?

Mystikal~Method · Mar 29, 2004

I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to say. What is "the mod," I dont really know what kind you need unless I know what youre going to be doing with it. Are you just talking about all around?

ToolBox · Mar 29, 2004

I'll just stick with a regular drill. I meant for it to drill holes in my case, like use a hole saw and etc.

Any recommendations for a drill?

Mystikal~Method · Mar 29, 2004

Drill press no doubt is way better. Also way more expensive

ToolBox · Mar 29, 2004

The drill press is cheaper then the cordless drill. A 10inch ryobi drill press is $99 and I can't find a good drill for that much.

tbones1337 · Mar 29, 2004

get the press.

Alexia · Mar 29, 2004

Drillls can slip off the hole you're working on it. A drill press stays in place.

ToolBox · Mar 29, 2004

I guess I'm getting the drill press if you guys recommend it. Its not mobile but I can take my case parts to the work station and just drill.

Thanks

tbones1337 · Mar 29, 2004

Cordless drills are slow and a pain to drill with. I have a cordless makita thats a couple years old, with the actual magazine style battery. I hate using it for any holes..... I just use my dremel..

Drill presses are much better to use when moddin than a cordless.

Mystikal~Method · Mar 29, 2004

http://www.harborfreight.com/

Check out that place, they have some good stuff

Captain Slug · Mar 29, 2004

DRILLPRESS! I love mine.

Even if it's not portable, the extra control and power is extremely helpful.

ToolBox · Mar 29, 2004

Can I use a hole saw with them? (sorry I'm very new to this) What else would I need besides the hole saw and drill press to get it to work?

penquissciguy · Mar 29, 2004

ToolBox said:
Can I use a hole saw with them? (sorry I'm very new to this) What else would I need besides the hole saw and drill press to get it to work?

To use the hole saw, all you'll need is the drilll press, the hole saw, and a mandrel. The mandrel screws into the hole saw and is interchangeable between hole saws. I'd also get a set of drill bits from Harbor Freight for general-purpose use.

Ken

Captain Slug · Mar 30, 2004

penquissciguy said:
To use the hole saw, all you'll need is the drilll press, the hole saw, and a mandrel. The mandrel screws into the hole saw and is interchangeable between hole saws. I'd also get a set of drill bits from Harbor Freight for general-purpose use.

Ken

Or an arbor bit.

Holesaws are a heck of alot easier to use on a drillpress. Also make sure to buy some cutting oil if you plan on using your bits to drill metal.

ToolBox · Mar 30, 2004

Hmmm a drill press makes it so much easier. You can also make waterblocks

What type of oil is best or is it just one of those "you get whatever you can" kind of things.

Captain Slug · Mar 30, 2004

ToolBox said:
Hmmm a drill press makes it so much easier. You can also make waterblocks

What type of oil is best or is it just one of those "you get whatever you can" kind of things.

It's called cutting/machining/drilling oil. Some people use motor oil, but that's not very cost effective.

Anything other than WD40 will do. WD40 is an oil and de-greaser so it's slight acidic and can eat metal surfaces a bit.

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