Centering Parts In A Drillpress

[Crusty]

Yes, if you consider how often I use my mill for drilling.

It's usually quicker to punch a hole or two with the mill than it is to get the drilling station ready to go, so it frequently gets deployed for just a few holes but if I have more than a few holes to make then I'll get out the collets, tools and other stuff to use the drill press.

ETA: If you center punch before drilling (recommended - but bite the bullet and buy a Starrett automatic punch) then it's cheap and easy to use a wiggler to get your spindle aligned with your punch mark. Bonus - How to punch at the intersection of two scribed lines. Tilt your punch towards horizontal with the tip in one of the scribed lines and then using a light touch push the punch tip in that line towards the crossing line. You'll be able to feel it when you get there and then without moving just stand the punch upright and make a dimple right at the intersection.