Turning a Hand Drill into a Drill Press? Has Anyone seen this in the USA?

[viper69]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. Has anyone seen this in the USA? I don't need a bench drill press, nor a floor standing one.




Also here is a link to a company in the UK which sells something similar for some reason I cannot seem to find this in the states.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ds2-drill-stand

 

[shebeen]

Here's something similar, although it doesn't look nearly as well made and it may not accept a drill driver:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milescra...-Model-1097-10970003/100507168#specifications

For a Dremel tool, there's this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-R...6?N=/Ntk-All/Ntt-drill%2Bpresses#.UqHIU-IucW4

And then, there's this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-...4?N=/Ntk-All/Ntt-drill%2Bpresses#.UqHHv-IucW4

Personally, I'd put the money towards a actual bench drill press, but you need a sturdy bench to (permanently) put the thing (and you need the money )

 

[Silberrücken]

LOVE the one for Dremels! I'll have to look into that one. Thanks for the link, shebeen! :worship:

 

[SamuraiSid]

I was very unimpressed with the Dremel Drill Press Adapter. It wouldnt hold my drill properly, so I exchanged it for a different one and had the same issue. I know you say you dont need/want a real drill press, but its almost christmas. You should be able to find one on boxing day for around $50-75

 

[viper69]

I was very unimpressed with the Dremel Drill Press Adapter. It wouldnt hold my drill properly, so I exchanged it for a different one and had the same issue. I know you say you dont need/want a real drill press, but its almost christmas. You should be able to find one on boxing day for around $50-75

I don't have a BENCH to mount a table top drill press on. I don't need it for my purposes either.

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Here's something similar, although it doesn't look nearly as well made and it may not accept a drill driver:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milescra...-Model-1097-10970003/100507168#specifications

For a Dremel tool, there's this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-R...6?N=/Ntk-All/Ntt-drill%2Bpresses#.UqHIU-IucW4

And then, there's this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-...4?N=/Ntk-All/Ntt-drill%2Bpresses#.UqHHv-IucW4

Personally, I'd put the money towards a actual bench drill press, but you need a sturdy bench to (permanently) put the thing (and you need the money )

Thanks. I've seen all 3. I found 2 actually, one in the USA, and one in the UK. Ironically with shipping and VAT the one in the UK was about $106.00 YET, the one in the USA was $276.00 w/out shipping!!!!

 

[Galapoheros]

I don't understand, you don't need a drill press but you're looking for a drill press setup using a hand drill, they both sit on a bench and both don't need to be secured to a bench, it's an option. Are you going to use the adapter for something else instead of putting a drill in it?

 

[viper69]

I don't understand, you don't need a drill press but you're looking for a drill press setup using a hand drill, they both sit on a bench and both don't need to be secured to a bench, it's an option. Are you going to use the adapter for something else instead of putting a drill in it?

I'd be using the adapter just for my hand drill. I don't need a true drill press case closed, there's nothing to understand. I need X, not Y :biggrin:

 

[Galapoheros]

But they are both Xs ...or Ys depending on your point of view lol. I looked around for adapters but I didn't come across one that was inexpensive. Strange that they are so expensive when a person can get a smaller press cheaper(?) It's prob why they are kind of hard to find, not worth making. I saw a hand drill, not motorized for 95!, that's ridiculous.

 

[viper69]

But they are both Xs ...or Ys depending on your point of view lol. I looked around for adapters but I didn't come across one that was inexpensive. Strange that they are so expensive when a person can get a smaller press cheaper(?) It's prob why they are kind of hard to find, not worth making. I saw a hand drill, not motorized for 95!, that's ridiculous.

Thanks man..yeah it has to be a small market. But someone who needs one like a couple times a year, you'd think there would be more customers wanting that, and not some drill press. I looked at a bunch of those, they all exceed my needs. I'm off to eBay I guess.

 

[Galapoheros]

I think it's because presses are built for precision, I think the adapter isn't popular because people will question the precision of a hand drill mounted in an adapter. On top of that, presses look to be cheaper than an adapter so people go ahead and by the press along with their hand drill.

 

[viper69]

I think it's because presses are built for precision, I think the adapter isn't popular because people will question the precision of a hand drill mounted in an adapter. On top of that, presses look to be cheaper than and adapter so people go ahead and by the press along with their hand drill.

I found exactly what I was looking for, only the company discontinued it due to low market demand a few years ago. How frustrating to find need of a tool, only to discover that a few years it was around, and now it's not..this SUCKS.

They make 2 other versions, but are only located in Europe. It's eBay or nothing. You are right about precision. I'm not drilling holes in pocket watches though haha. They have mini-presses for that!

 

[Stan Schultz]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. Has anyone seen this in the USA? I don't need a bench drill press, nor a floor standing one. ...

You may have better luck going to a dealer or manufacturer of the electric drill you have in mind. More often than not, drill stands are custom made to fit specific makes and models of drills. The one-size-fits-all models may or may not fit your drill. And, a loose or sloppily made stand can be a real health hazard!

Also, check out:

[url]http://www.sears.com/search=drill%20stand?levels=Tools[/url]


Hope this helps.


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[viper69]

You may have better luck going to a dealer or manufacturer of the electric drill you have in mind. More often than not, drill stands are custom made to fit specific makes and models of drills. The one-size-fits-all models may or may not fit your drill. And, a loose or sloppily made stand can be a real health hazard!

Also, check out:

[url]http://www.sears.com/search=drill%20stand?levels=Tools[/url]


Hope this helps.

Thanks Stan, DeWalt doesn't make one..SO ebay it is. I agree on the one size fits all issue. I bought a Sears one on eBay, it's older, in great shape. Will it work..we'll find out. If not, I can either return it or sell it. The base plate alone which isn't made anymore by Sears is worth more than the stand. Hard to believe but true.

I know the Wolfcraft one I was seeking that was made about 6 years ago or so would work with mine as I saw someone on the net using it w/my drill. Oh well...frustrating for sure. I just don't need one of those table top drill presses for my purpose and frequency of use. Plus, I may move, and they are heavy, don't feel like paying to move one, nor may I have the space for one in the future, despite their small footprint. Picture this, a lamp on the end table or a drill press in the dining room.

 

[Introvertebrate]

I'd be tempted to improvise something out of scrap wood. I did a search for DIY drill presses, but everything I see is way more complicated than what I've got in mind.

 

[jhoagland]

I'm curious. What do you plan to do with it? If I know what you are trying to do, I may be able to help with out you incurring a needless expense. I am a builder/carpenter/craftsman for close to 30 years. There are more than a couple of ways to skin a cat.

 

[viper69]

I'm curious. What do you plan to do with it? If I know what you are trying to do, I may be able to help with out you incurring a needless expense. I am a builder/carpenter/craftsman for close to 30 years. There are more than a couple of ways to skin a cat.

I was thinking it would be easier to use a hole saw bit with a press so there's even cutting through acrylic, whereas if I hold it, I might be more likely to crack it because manually I'm less likely to be perpendicular to the cutting plane. I haven't worked with acrylic, hence my quest. Thanks for asking!

 

[jhoagland]

I was thinking it would be easier to use a hole saw bit with a press so there's even cutting through acrylic, whereas if I hold it, I might be more likely to crack it because manually I'm less likely to be perpendicular to the cutting plane. I haven't worked with acrylic, hence my quest. Thanks for asking!

Excellent! How big a diameter? I would say for an inch and under just use a bit made for steel to make your holes. Larger than that, yes, hole saw is the way to go. I would use a diamond encrusted bit for that though. Or, I've had good luck running the drill backwards to score the surface of gelcoats on boats and tubs. Then, if possible come from the other side once you reach the half way point through the thickness. The most important thing as always is let the tool do the work. Don't press to hard. Don't worry about trying to stay square with the material either. A slow wobble would be more productive. Practice on a throw away piece if you have one.

Oh, drill speed on low.

 

[Introvertebrate]

Sorry. Disregard. I never went to the second page.

 

[viper69]

Excellent! How big a diameter? I would say for an inch and under just use a bit made for steel to make your holes. Larger than that, yes, hole saw is the way to go. I would use a diamond encrusted bit for that though. Or, I've had good luck running the drill backwards to score the surface of gelcoats on boats and tubs. Then, if possible come from the other side once you reach the half way point through the thickness. The most important thing as always is let the tool do the work. Don't press to hard. Don't worry about trying to stay square with the material either. A slow wobble would be more productive. Practice on a throw away piece if you have one.

Oh, drill speed on low.

Thanks for the tips on the type of bit. I looked last night at Home Depot (not exactly a real hardware store in my opinion) and they had 2 types, I'll take a look again. I did buy a test piece that I could practice on however.

To help you understand what Im looking to do, here's a video of exactly what I'll be doing. He does it manually, and it works fine for him, but he's done quite a bit too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFH1IDXAkNU

I wish I had your building experience w/out a doubt with reptiles and Ts, it's super helpful!!

 

[jhoagland]

Good video. That is very thin plastic and he's burning rather than cutting through it. He was drilling into the side of it and I could tell it would be easy to place a block of wood inside it. Keep the wood tight to the cutting surface and that would go a looooong way making it easier to drill. The plastic could not flex causing binding of the blade. Find a finer tooth saw than what he has. Even if you spent 50 bucks on a diamond hole saw, it would be cheaper by far than any press. Keep the surface wet for an even better cut. BTW, thanks again for your suggestions on the other thread.