Sabaharr
Member
Since I got the scoop on the way to drill on the lathe I have retired my brand new drill press. My question is this. Is it normal to have the loud screeching sound? This happens on both wood and acrylic. It is so loud it is nearly unbearable. I have a sharp brad point bit and the blank is well anchored in the chuck fixture. I have the tailstock locked down and advance the drill with the crank to the stop, then stop the lathe, push the tailstock forward till the bit hits the back of the hole and lock the TS down again, start the lathe and advance the bit till it cuts thru. Am I doing something wrong or just have to tollerate the screaching?
Stephen
Stephen