Hi, i'm looking for a drill that can make 76mm holes (nearly 3 inch) on 3cm (1 inch) wood,without straining the machine, this tools can do that? PD:
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Thank you for your question. The tools in the CLPK234-181L will not work for drilling 3 inch holes. The maximum size is 2" for our cordless tools. A corded drill would be the best for drilling 3 inch holes. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499).
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If you're talking about using a hole saw, it could do it with the bigger battery, barely. The small batt. it comes with might run out of juice. If you're talking about pine. Oak, maybe not. The saw in either case would have to be as sharp as possible (new). I guess you already know that using a hole saw that big in a hand drill is iffy at best. If you are cutting it freehand, it'll do it effortlessly with a good blade.
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Yes. With a hole saw, no problem. I use it everyday as an electrician and make 2 inch holes in plastic and metal, and sometime six in holes in foam ceiling tiles. The only thing stronger would probably be the milwaukee but its twice the price.
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A drill press is really the way to go if you can lay the material flat. Otherwise, any corded drill is really better for large hole saws than a cordless
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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.
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Yes, however check the chuck capacity. Using a larger diameter bit than you drill is rated for is a good way to burn it up. I've done it before, with caution.
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Hi, Angela. Yes, I've drilled into dense wood and hard plastic. The bits are straight and sharp. Let the bit do the work; simply apply light pressure and steadily turn between your thumb and finger. You might want to start with a tiny pilot hole and follow with a larger bit, to prevent any chipping. Another trick: place a small strip of masking tape on both sides of the area to be drilled, first. This , also, often ensures a smooth bore. Good luck! PS. A Dremel Tool is great for drilling small holes, too.
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Yes this would cut a hole in your hardwood. Keep the drill speed slow and steady.
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This is a quality machine that I use for woodworking. I have drilled a variety of holes with brad-point, Forstner, and twist bits with success. I have not measured the runout since all of my results have so far been satisfactory. The smallest diameter bit I use is a 1/16" twist bit which is held securely.
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Thanks for your answer, but I mentioned that I wanted to use it with a cordless drill, not in a drill press. If I hold the plastic lid down with my feet and go slow with the cordless drill, would it work. I don't want to spend much more for a quality 5" hole saw, and thought this tool would work, especially for adjusting hole size as needed.
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I don't think you'd have a problem. Basswood is fairly soft. I've drilled through pine and particle board without problems. It's a pretty decent little drill and I've been happy with it, it's done everything I've needed it for. Be sure the batteries are fresh.
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I think you are asking for trouble if you try to use any hand drill to drill a hole of this diameter. It's not safe. I have drilled 1" (nominal thickness; 3/4" actual thickness) red oak using this Makita drill using both a 3" diameter brad point Forstener bit with a sawtooth edge and a 3" diameter drill bit piloted saw blade style hole saw and found it to be a very risky procedure (think sudden unexpected kick back of the drill). I had already assembled the project to the point where I could not place the piece to be drilled on my drill press. Were I to need to do this again, I would plan the project so that the hole could be drilled on my drill press with the piece securely fastened to the table with C-clamps. I don't know how precise your holes need to be but with this diameter hole, you might try using a hand held jig saw and cutting the hole freehand or a jig saw with a guide that allows you to cut holes attaching the saw guide to the workpiece with a pivot point (finishing nail or brad which you later remove). An old-fashioned, hand-powered coping saw is also an inexpensive, safe and easy way of cutting large diameter holes but you need to consider the saw's throat depth in relation to hole placement and width of stock. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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Not trying to be funny but a 3 (1/2) inch hole saw should make a 3 (1/2) inch hole. Just for curiosity I measured the hole saw blade and this particular one measures 3 (7/16) inch outside and 3 (5/16) inner. Wall side for teeth is (1/16) inch thick. Suggest you look for a 3 inch hole saw and use oscillating sanding drum disk to get to the 3.06 needed.
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You can use a regular drill. Just make sure it is tight around shank. For best results use dremel. Anything is possible
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Haven't tried that but it should work - the back of the unit is flat. Not sure if the wood might split when drilling..?
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I am not 100 % sure that you could. I am not familiar with any type of hole drilling done with this. I would guess a hammer drill would be more along the lines of something you would use.
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First off I have a small woodworking shop so size does matter . I have drilled all kind of woods with no problem . Just make sure you adjust the belts for the right job .All and all very happy . The drill did show up with a broken handle , called Rikon and had a new one in two days no questions asked .
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We were using the 1 1/2" tenon cutter on logs which were 3" and smaller in diameter, and it worked fantastic. I don't know about logs any larger though.
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Yes , I use a sds 24 and a 12 inch 3/8 masonary bit occasionally in my line of work. I wouldn't use it as sds drill all the time, it's not made for that.
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Hello Jim B. I drilled a 3/4" hole in a scrap of pine. The tip of the half round goes in however, it would be unsatisfactory for what you are doing. You might think about the round file in this set.