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Unread 02-15-2003, 12:17 AM   #13
pippin88
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Originally posted by Spamz0r
this gives me an idea (although i dont know if its related:P)

is it possible to put a mill bit in a drill press, get a clamp that can move horzontialy and vertically in accuracy with easy

and once you drill down to ur set depth u lock the press drill off

and start moving the vice v and h

would this be a good way to mill something ?
No, its far from good. Because Drill presses are not designed for sideways load and thus you screw the bearings very quickly.

It will also be time consuming and wont result in a particularly good product.

That said I have seen a few people that have done very good work with drill presses etc.

If you want a good performing block that's easy on a drill press, I suggest you do a #rotor block.
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