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    Improving A Dremel Drillpress

    The Dremel drill press is a marvel of steel and plastic. The cost is low and it does many tasks just fine. However, if you are trying to drill tiny diameter holes, it has a problem. The side to side play in the Dremel tool holder is enough to snap the drill off. This article offers a solution.

    If you are interested, please see

    http://rick.sparber.org/DDPF.pdf


    Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


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    Rick,

    Looks like a significant improvement.

    Do you think using a 1/4" or 3/8" thick plate would make any difference (but now requiring boring on lathe or milling machine that many readers may have as compared to an inexpensive step drill)?

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    Paul,

    I did start by considering 1/2" thick plate but it really is overkill. The force generated by rotation is parallel to the face of the plate which is extremely strong. I think 16 gage sheet stock would probably have worked.

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    Thanks Rick! We've added your Dremel Drill Press Modification to our Rotary Tools category, as well as to your builder page: Rick's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:




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