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Posted: 4/21/2023 4:39:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sketti]
One of my goals has been to enhance my gun maintenance abilities. I'm currently doing this through online videos and better/more equipment. To reach this goal, one of the items I wanted, and finally got, was a drill press (see below). This is the first drill press I've ever used so I'm not sure what accessories to get. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Posted: 4/21/2023 4:52:00 PM EDT
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Start with a set of toe clamps, like these...
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=toe+clamps&link_code=qs&sourceid=Mozilla-search&tag=moz-us-20 ...and a vice. |
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Posted: 4/21/2023 4:55:34 PM EDT
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An Albrecht keyless drill chuck and a nice vise as previously mentioned.
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Posted: 4/21/2023 4:55:56 PM EDT
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I came to say jackshaft speed-reduction kit because almost all consumer drill presses spin much too fast for most metal drilling tasks…
But it looks like you have a press with a DC motor and speed controller so my suggestion is moot. Tell us about it. Looks nice! |
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Posted: 4/21/2023 5:06:48 PM EDT
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A good vise and the means to clamp it in place. A nice set of drill bits. The keyless chuck is a nice to have but spend your money on the other stuff first.
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Posted: 4/21/2023 9:11:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2023 9:15:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MemeWarfare: I came to say jackshaft speed-reduction kit because almost all consumer drill presses spin much too fast for most metal drilling tasks But it looks like you have a press with a DC motor and speed controller so my suggestion is moot. Tell us about it. Looks nice! It's a Nova Viking, very quiet, and has a lot of automated features. Video on press |
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Posted: 4/21/2023 9:15:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MemeWarfare: I came to say jackshaft speed-reduction kit because almost all consumer drill presses spin much too fast for most metal drilling tasks But it looks like you have a press with a DC motor and speed controller so my suggestion is moot. Tell us about it. Looks nice! It's a Nova Viking, very quiet, and has a lot of automated features. Video on press |
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Posted: 4/21/2023 9:35:14 PM EDT
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Depending on what you're working on a set of soft jaws for the vice might come in handy.
I use mine all the time. Soft jaws |
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Posted: 4/22/2023 1:59:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sketti]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nobody69s: Depending on what you're working on a set of soft jaws for the vice might come in handy. I use mine all the time. Soft jaws I have these for my main Wilton vice, I think they should work. |
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Posted: 4/22/2023 2:48:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sketti: It's a Nova Viking, very quiet, and has a lot of automated features. Video on press Holy crap. That thing is amazing. I love old high quality American iron manual machines, but I have to get me one of those. |
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Posted: 4/22/2023 10:26:21 AM EDT
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A good angle (cradle) vise can also come in handy.
 CY6 Greg Sullivan "Sully" SLR15 Rifles DefensiveEdge.com (763) 712-0123 |
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Posted: 4/25/2023 3:26:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rleonard: An Albrecht keyless drill chuck and a nice vise as previously mentioned. |
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Posted: 4/25/2023 3:31:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sketti: This one ? Yikes, they are expensive, is there a middle of the road one that you recommend? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sketti: Originally Posted By rleonard: An Albrecht keyless drill chuck and a nice vise as previously mentioned. Shars makes one that will do the job. |
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Posted: 4/25/2023 6:53:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mnd: Shars makes one that will do the job. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mnd: Originally Posted By Sketti: Originally Posted By rleonard: An Albrecht keyless drill chuck and a nice vise as previously mentioned. Shars makes one that will do the job. Ok, I'll check them out, thanks! |
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