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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
May 12, 2018

Comments & Experiences With Tabletop Hobby Drill Press?

Not interested in a "bolt your drill to this" chassis Want to bore perfectly straight no 3 and no 4 holes to be metric tapped. Any thoughts about a mini Y and Y axis vise? ...
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time2roll
Nomad
May 12, 2018
No buddy with a small machine shop?

For minimal light use I would get the lowest price press at Harbor Freight. Probably $60 or $80. I also saw a dremel tool press as an accessory if you have a dremel tool.

I drilled and tapped two 3/16 bolt holes to repair some coin laundry machines today. All freehand and works fine for me. Good enough and done.

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