Shawnmoore81 623 Posted May 21, 2013 I'm trying to set my garage up with basic gun smithing tool. My father law has a full shop but I'm tired of going over there for basic shop tools. He has a giant floor model drill press. So you guys think this is enough for things like drilling brakes. They are probably the hardest thing I'll drill. 3.2 amp motor LaserX2 2 Beam Laser System Depth Adjustment System Variable Speed - 570 - 3,050 RPM 0-45 degrees left and right tilting work surface Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Turtle 11 Posted May 21, 2013 U ever think of the dremel drill press. My buddy uses his for rc car fab and such. It drills great... multiple speeds... very small. If your just drilling a whole for a comp or into a stock it will work fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DbleTrouble 8 Posted May 21, 2013 Yes, that should work for basic metal work. The large drill presses are used for heavy duty work like drilling holes over 1/2". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted May 21, 2013 I have essentially the same drill press. It looks identical but is branded differently from Ryobi. I used it a lot during my house renovation. I drilled somewhere north of 2000 holes building complicated railings. It never missed a beat, never slipped, etc. It's not very precise, but you really need a quality drilling milling machine if you want precise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted May 21, 2013 I saw the dremel press and I do have a dremel. Maybe I'll try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted May 21, 2013 A drill press is... well.. a drill press. It has its place as a basic tool. It is not well suited for most things I would do from a gunsmithing perspective unless wecsog style gunsmithing is good enough for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted May 21, 2013 I have essentially the same drill press. It looks identical but is branded differently from Ryobi. I used it a lot during my house renovation. I drilled somewhere north of 2000 holes building complicated railings. It never missed a beat, never slipped, etc. It's not very precise, but you really need a quality drilling milling machine if you want precise. I have the ryobi version. Works fine. Have done several brakes with it. That some form of welder, and a dremel will get you where you can make brakes permanent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted May 21, 2013 I ordered the skil press Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted May 21, 2013 With so much manufacturing and fabrication work going away, shops are closing every day. I've picked up a few commercial/industrial machines pretty cheap at auctions. Check the newspaper for announcements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted May 21, 2013 My father Inlaw has all the full size equipment. I just want a few basics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian S 22 Posted June 10, 2013 A drill press is... well.. a drill press. It has its place as a basic tool. It is not well suited for most things I would do from a gunsmithing perspective unless wecsog style gunsmithing is good enough for you. What is wecsog? I put my drill press to use recently on a kit build and was really glad I had that option over a hand drill. What other tool would you recommend is better-suited for drilling barrels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted June 10, 2013 Wile E. Coyote school of gunsmithing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 151 Posted June 10, 2013 I put my drill press to use recently on a kit build and was really glad I had that option over a hand drill. What other tool would you recommend is better-suited for drilling barrels? You drilled a barrel on a drill press? I would think you'd need a lathe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian S 22 Posted June 10, 2013 Nooo, drill press for barrel pins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted June 10, 2013 I used my drill press to trim brass rifle cases. It worked well for that. Now that I have a Giraud trimmer there is no need for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 151 Posted June 11, 2013 Nooo, drill press for barrel pins. Ahh...thought you were drilling the bore. I know a guy that makes barrels at home but that's quite an investment in tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian S 22 Posted June 11, 2013 That's real tempting. Now I'll spend the rest of the day trying to convince myself those tools would never be worth it for my home hobby level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted June 15, 2013 That's real tempting. Now I'll spend the rest of the day trying to convince myself those tools would never be worth it for my home hobby level. When my father closed his machine shop I was real tempted to take one of the big Bridgport Milling machines, and the Large Lathe and a bunch of other really cool things I would have used a bunch of times, but for the space needed and add in 3 Phase power was needed, I talked myself out of it and I think the wife is happier because of it being It would have taken up the side of the garage she gets to park her convertible in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites