A Drill Metal Cutter

[Frank S]

Now for a little explanation For this model I felt that should anyone desire to make one of these tools I designed it so that it would be within the realm of even the most modestly equipped home shops the arbor being one possible exception
However even that can be made without special tools by using a threaded rod a few nuts and washers and a spacer bushing to fit the rod and the pillow-block bearing.
the rest could be just about any materials on hand like hard wood
The mount for the drill is purposely made from hard wood this way it can be cut and shaped to fit the drill easily
either model has its merits depending on the user's requirement
in the mounting of the drill I left this a bit vague most drills made today have a front handle mount just behind the chuck even full plastic models have a rudimentary forward protrusion that could have a clamp around them. back in the hand grip area the wooden mount should fit securely or be shimmed to fit other than that both models are pretty straight forward any sizing would have to be up to the builder
I hope this offers some insight on a way to accomplish the build using a common hand drill.
One more thing if someone were to look at this in another plane the drill mount could serve as a very light duty mill but it would require a more substantial pillow block bearing
Or it could even be converted into a small lathe