I wish they did offer that sharpener!
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DavidR8's shop shenanigans
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Here we go again......
Your link takes me to $263 not $226. That's not a bad price either but gee wilikers...... It almost seems like the whole world knows what I'm interested in......
Have you tried it yet David?
Sorry John I had the prices mixed up with another for $226 but I wanted variable speed so went with the $262 version.
I haven't tried it yet because I need some coolant but I have fired it up. Not the quietest thing ever but the magnet is insanely strong.
No sweat David. I'd prolly pay the extra for variable speed too. Especially for 2" holes!
Is the optional drive 3/4" Weldon? If so, I could use my existing annular cutters.
Yes, it's 3/4" Weldon with an included drill chuck to Weldon adapter.
Dan Dubeau
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I might pick one up too. Going to need one to finish the sawmill. I figured I would have stumbled upon one on marketplace by now, but it's been slim pickens for a while.
I am super impressed by it. Definitely get the variable speed version.
Couple of observations about the drill.
Bear in mind I have never used a mag drill or annular cutters before.
When the cutter breaks through the bottom surface there was a pretty good pop or bang as the slug was ejected. I didn't get the same feedback as a twist drill so it was difficult to judge when to ease up on the feed pressure. Likely more use will fine tune my senses with it.
Second, (and I knew this), the surface the drill sits on make a really big difference to its holding power.
On the 3/16 plate at the headstock end there was no way I could move it once the magnet was activated. On the 3x3x3/16 tube the base overhung the sides of the tube by maybe 1/4"-5/16". If I used a lot of feed pressure, it would tip back on the rear edge of the base. I suspect that if there was no overhang it would be fine.
Bear in mind I have never used a mag drill or annular cutters before.
When the cutter breaks through the bottom surface there was a pretty good pop or bang as the slug was ejected. I didn't get the same feedback as a twist drill so it was difficult to judge when to ease up on the feed pressure. Likely more use will fine tune my senses with it.
Second, (and I knew this), the surface the drill sits on make a really big difference to its holding power.
On the 3/16 plate at the headstock end there was no way I could move it once the magnet was activated. On the 3x3x3/16 tube the base overhung the sides of the tube by maybe 1/4"-5/16". If I used a lot of feed pressure, it would tip back on the rear edge of the base. I suspect that if there was no overhang it would be fine.
I use annular cutters from time to time on my mill and I've even used them on my drill press a few times. They don't cut like a hole saw or a drill bit. I think your "pop" is pretty typical. It has never been a problem but I do try to control the down pressure so it doesn't get away from me. My vise and those cutters are expensive.
The first time it happened I hit the off button immediately and inspected the cutter thinking I broke off a tooth!
Yup, I have all the pieces for the counter shaft rough cut to length. Waiting on some tooling (counterbore set and bottom tap) to get started.Thing of beauty, is the counter shaft bracket next?
Have you got the new shop drawn up yet?
No plans yet but we’re sorta set on ~20 x 30. That would represent a 33% increase in floor space. A lot depends on what the municipality will allow.
We learned that it has to be minimum of 4m from the house which is about 3 ft further forward than the current garage.
I’m ok with that as that will let me build bicycle storage and air compressor outside the shop
Well this was a nice discovery.
The cross slide still shows flaking.
And we’re progressing with the garage/carriage house build.
Got the proposal from the designer today.
They are doing everything they can to ensure that we don’t have to apply for a variance.
The cross slide still shows flaking.
And we’re progressing with the garage/carriage house build.
Got the proposal from the designer today.
They are doing everything they can to ensure that we don’t have to apply for a variance.
I have always loved the idea of a carriage house. It isn't a part of my dreams anymore, but if I was younger it would be.
I sincerely hope that they succeed!
