I am looking to use this drill press to drill 1/4" holes in 1 and 1/2" flat steel channels. will this drill handle it?
807401
I only use the drill press four small holes however if a quarter inch bit will fit in the Chuck then I believe its strong enough to drill through the steel plate you're talking about.
807402
No. There is not enough power in this drill press. This drill press works great with under1/8 dia. drills.
807403
No. It doesn't have the power to go through steel. It is for small thin materials only.
807404
The motor is not the strongest but once it gets going it works pretty good. I think it should be okay
807405
This drill is awesome for small work, but is not what you are looking for for 1/2" steel.
807406
No...the drive in this is a O ring/pulley....and it powers out easy...made for light material......I suppose it depends on how much patients you have but I would say NO.....
365717
It all depends if your drill press has a JT3 taper or a Morse 2 Taper. Most 1/2" drill presses have a Morse 2 taper so you will need a arbor that will fit the Morse 2 taper in your press to the JT3 taper in the chuck. Great chuck!The Arbor is a Woodstock 2744 Hope this helps you.
1605001
Hi D , I have a 3/8 Milwaukee Drill in my stand and I drill mostly wood ; but I wouldn't hesitate to drill steel at all , just keep in mind that it is not a $500.00 drill press ..It is just what I thought it would be , no it doesn't wobble it .. I love the thing .....Charley D.
1878602
I feel the 18-900L is good for non-production wood drilling but I have found the press has frame deflection and vibration issues when drilling holes in metal with greater than 3/8" diameter drills.If you obtain this drill press I suggest inspecting the column base casting. That part failed on mine. I got a busted toe but it could have been worse. Delta did repair the drill press under warranty but I was on my own waiting for my toe to heal.
1407990
I would not recommended it. At best it would be a SLOW process with lots of cutting oil. For that type of work you should get a full size drill press. About 1/8" is about all the steel I would try. This is designed more for small light metals and wood. The type of work jewelers, dental techs and crafter do.
1045214
Yes however I have found that a small drill press works the best especially if you are cutting thicker glass. The press helps to keep the pressure steady and your positioning consistent.
977637
It can drill any material a corded version of a medium duty could. Very strong drill for the standard type that it is. Good on wood, metals, plastics. I haven't found a drill yet that is great for stainless steel, that is more in the technique you use. I would not recommend this for mixing heavy thick materials such as large batches of grout, drywall mud, etc. You need a heavy duty type for mixing those items or you will burn most drills up. I also would not recommend for drilling concrete, it could probably do it but best to use a hammer drill. This is a great unit for what it is, just keep in mind they make hammer drills, high torque drills, impact drills, etc. for a reason...each has a purpose and application.
1113565
If your skill drill press has a round or square table with slotted holes you can mount this vise. but it will take up about half of your stroke.
1584746
I believe it will easily handle the smallest drill bit. It is built the same way as other common drills with the three small pieces inside the chuck that tighten around the drill bit very firmly. It is a very well built solid drill press. I used tiny bits in it always and they never get loose or break. Perfect drilling every time and I have been using this drill in my artwork for the past three years.
569479
It can do it but if you will be making frequent holes of this caliber i would suggest a Milwaukie hammer drill. But these do everything I need except drill through concrete slabs.
980228
I recently purchases this chuck. If my memory serves me right, this is a 1/2" 20 thread. If your drill press has the same size and threads it will fit.
2025937
I use it with a 3/8" chuck Bosch cordless drill. So both answers are correct. Anything that a 3/8" can handle a 1/2" can too...
919071
Yes. There is even a Youtube video showing a regular guy doing it. I don't own a drill press and I didn't want to mess it up. I tried to find a gunsmith to do it but they get all high and mighty when you ask them to work on an evil assault weapon. I took it to a machine shop to get the holes drilled. The plate is to be mounted 10mm (1cm) below and paralled to the top lip of the receiver.
886521
Not sure why that would be? without looking at the drill press. But if you drilling requirement are that critical, I would go with a larger or heavier type drill press. This press is made for the hobbyist, but still should be accurate. I did not have that problem with the unit that I have purchased.
1339641
Not sure if it will be long enough for what you are trying to do, but I would consider a drill press of sorts...
946136
I'm not sure if they make one for a 1/4" drill but I have to agree with Mr. Jacobsen; a 1/4" drill probably won't have enough power to drill to any appreciable depth. I have 1/2" Craftsman and it will occasionally spin on the auger shaft in this tough Texas clay.
302218
I Would say no. I bought this drill for wood and heavy kydex but i would say it dosent have enough power to drill half inch steel.