ATM Re: Drill Press Accessories

[cnebark@ix.netcom.com (Chris & Elizabeth Barker)]

Hi There,

    I have a 9" bench mount drill press that has served me very well. I 
can say that I have taken this machine to the limits of it's strength 
with some of my projects ie; flex in the castings of mainly the table.
    The accessories that I have for it are a good set of drill bits, up 
to 1". Also a set of numbered and lettered bits, a good hole saw set, a 
bunch of reamers, and several milling cutters.
    The best accessory, evan though it is not very accurate, is the 
cross slide vise, a 4" imported model. It is indispensible for accurate 
positioning and spacing of holes. The one I have isn't that great as 
there is alot of play in the lead screws and the divisions read only in 
.05" incriments. I would buy a positioning table, with a flat top and t 
- slots, next time. But none the less I am able to drill fairly 
accurate holes and do some basic milling with it. At least more 
consistantly than I could do by hand positioning the piece.
    I really want a mill-drill as that has the best features of both. 
It also is still movable enough with owning a crane and semi truck.
    Good luck.

Chris Barker