Re: Re: ATM What to do with a drill press

[<tomjan@ozemail.com.au>]

Actually it can be done quite successfully, you do have to modify the spindle in the drill press, center drill and ream to 3/8" then install two grub/set screws to hold your end mill. And durring operation if you remember to take light cuts then all will be fine.

There are better machines to convert eg. mortising machines are a much better choice, but the drill press will work. I'm not the first to do it BTW, and probably won't be the last either....

(flame suit on)

Thomas.
www.tjanstrom.com

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> From: "Don Clement" <clement.focuser@verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: ATM What to do with a drill press
> Date: 15/09/2002 4:03:23
> To: <atm@shore.net>
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> > You could do what I'm doing, that is convert one into a small milling
> machine.
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> Years ago I tried using a drill press in conjunction with an XY stage for
> milling. I don't recommend it. Milling is a totally different from drilling.
> Milling machines are built to withstand the lateral forces milling. In
> addition end mills are held with a collet or end mill holder and use a draw
> bar. Drilling machines do not use a draw bar and have a morse taper designed
> for drilling. Drill chucks are not designed to hold an end mill either.
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> Don Clement
> Running Springs, California
> Owner: Clement Focuser
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