bluesguitar
Member
I'm new to the forum and to penturning so I hope you'll be patient...I know this has been dealt with before but I'm looking for some advice on a drill press.
I looked at a small Craftsman unit with a 2 inch spindle stroke and realized that since the blanks are going to be longer than 2", I needed a better plan. I've been making some slimlines with the pre-drilled PSI rosewood blanks but I'm ready to move up!
It looks like there are several decent, inexpensive presses with spindle strokes of 2 3/8 inches (I've looked at the Skil and the HF models) and I'm figuring I can do OK with that for most pens but wanted to check with you guys. I really don't have room for a floor drill press.
I know I can drill with my lathe but I'd like the press for other projects as well.
Thanks,
Mitch
I looked at a small Craftsman unit with a 2 inch spindle stroke and realized that since the blanks are going to be longer than 2", I needed a better plan. I've been making some slimlines with the pre-drilled PSI rosewood blanks but I'm ready to move up!
It looks like there are several decent, inexpensive presses with spindle strokes of 2 3/8 inches (I've looked at the Skil and the HF models) and I'm figuring I can do OK with that for most pens but wanted to check with you guys. I really don't have room for a floor drill press.
I know I can drill with my lathe but I'd like the press for other projects as well.
Thanks,
Mitch