What is the smallest bit this press will take?
1584744
I don't know but I use it for stained glass and its the best little tool I 'be ever had
1584745
Tom, the chuck can take very very small bits. what will control the smallest but you can use is the speed and the pressure you have to apply in order to drill through whatever you're drilling. On the small tiny drill bits and I mean miniscule ones that go down to .03", you should use a small hand drill. the smaller drill bits will bend very easily so very little pressure can to be used when drilling. I hope this helps. Julio
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.
1725921
Yes it will. Just remember to watch your strength as the bottom plate is a bit too thin and will bow up at the connection points. The press works great with all that I use it for, just needs a thicker bottom plate.
1591003
I don't knoe dimensions but used this press one time and it was a dud from beginning to end of process. Buyer beware.
246966
My experience with the drill press has been drilling light gauge brass. It struggles with that. It is suited for very light hobby work only in my opinion.
1730892
This is from memory, but I'd say if you set it on a table, you could press it down to about 2" without much effort. They return to their round shape fine, but they are pretty squishy. A small child can get a good grip on them.
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...
1046137
Your going to want to use a hand press primer. This is for the turret style pressed for a more automated press not a single stage press. Best of luck.
952268
It takes several short presses. Keep "short" pressing until it "chirps loudly" 3 times. For cola or root beer, its reccomended to go to 5 "chrips".
1897617
The press may be a little light for swaging depending on the size of the brass.wendell
1520097
Technically, maybe two small ones. Reliably, zero. Total flimsy trash of a press.
1672039
2". Buy the cubic insert set of 4 (3/4") IF you want to transplant the smallest blocks (3/4" Micro block maker) into the 2".
544338
I do not understand this question. Torque? This press will do everything you need to safely and successfully reload any size cartridge including neck sizing.
665167
Around 1.75 inches, give or take a few thousandths. I don't have a micrometer to be exact.
1847590
As with any arbor press, you would need a base plate and the appropriate tools to punch, emboss, cut, etc. This is a small unit with a footprint of about 4" X 9" and is very light weight. If you want a larger unit with some mass to it, a cheaper, basic arbor press would probably serve you well.
1471234
I'm sorry, I am not able to provide an answer to that as I do not use that particular press
543921
A presser foot comes with the machine. It's probably a bit smaller than a standard presser foot, but I've had no problems using it.
2083782
I use a small hydraulic shop press to punch through quarters, it's much easier than a hammer