sbwertz
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What speed should I be running my drill press to drill wooden pen blanks with a 7mm bit?
The chart on my drill press says 2400 RPM for a 1/4" bit in hardwood, but it seems MUCH too fast. It screams when I drill at that speed. I've been drilling at 1500 RPM and it still seems too fast.
When drilling on the lathe I run it in it's slowest speed...about 600 rpm.
The chart on my drill press says 2400 RPM for a 1/4" bit in hardwood, but it seems MUCH too fast. It screams when I drill at that speed. I've been drilling at 1500 RPM and it still seems too fast.
When drilling on the lathe I run it in it's slowest speed...about 600 rpm.