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FunkyAneurysm · 06-08-2003, 10:39 AM

Hi pOstman,

Using a drill press as a mill (moving sideways instead of up/down) puts alot of stress on your drill shaft & the drill bit. So, the amount of stress you can impart is completely dependent on the drill and the bit you use.

If it were my cheap-arsed press drill, I wouldn't even consider it!But you may have a hardcore drill able to take more stress. If your drill isn't 100% convincing, think twice, because they DO break.

I'm not sure which bit to use though. Anyone have any ideas?

Funky

06-08-2003, 10:39 AM	#6
FunkyAneurysm Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Melbourne, OZ Posts: 6	Hi pOstman, Using a drill press as a mill (moving sideways instead of up/down) puts alot of stress on your drill shaft & the drill bit. So, the amount of stress you can impart is completely dependent on the drill and the bit you use. If it were my cheap-arsed press drill, I wouldn't even consider it!But you may have a hardcore drill able to take more stress. If your drill isn't 100% convincing, think twice, because they DO break. I'm not sure which bit to use though. Anyone have any ideas? Funky