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Published: January 4, 2007
Whether it is used for drilling, deburring or reaming a hole, drill presses are essential tools for wood and metal workers.
Drill presses, as opposed to hand-held drills, are fixed in one location. They may be mounted on a stand or bolted to the floor, depending on the size, style and brand.
They have several advantages over hand-held drills. First, they require less manual effort. The movement of the drill's chuck and spindle allow the laborer to utilize maximum mechanical advantage, which is the amount in which a mechanism multiplies the force put into it. In other words, quicker work is done with more precision and less manpower.
Benchtop drill presses, or bench drills, clamp the metal or wood into place, securing the piece onto the drill. This increases safety and efficiency. Also, the spindle's angle, when fixed in relation to the table, provides greater accuracy and repeatability.
There are several different kinds of drill presses. For example, a radial arm drill is a construction renowned for its sturdiness and ability to work with larger drill bits than most drill presses. Its arm can swivel out of the table's vicinity, which allows it to handle large work loads.
While drill presses generally are thought of as stationary machines, benchtop drills are compact versions of the larger machines. Smaller and more affordable, they commonly are used in home workspaces. According to Popular Mechanics, a respectable benchtop drill does not have to cost a fortune; reputable brands can cost anywhere between $110 and $210.
For example, Dremel's new Work Station, which was unveiled in 2006, combines a drill press, stationary tool holder and flex shaft tool holder. According to Andrea Ash, the company's director of marketing communications, this lightweight machine includes exact control and alignment for accurate drilling while an easy-to-read depth gauge and depth stop allow users to precisely control drilling depths of up to two inches.
Delta is another reputable drill press manufacturer that makes both industrial and benchtop drills. The company's 8 inch benchtop drill, which includes adjustable locking for repetitive drilling and 7 inch chuck-to-table capacity, generally retails for around $90. Conversely, the industrial drill press, which weighs 230 pounds and includes a raising or lowering system which has a 90-degree tilt, costs approximately $520 pounds.
Finally, Powermatic is a brand that specializes in industrial drill presses. Founded in 1921, the company has two primary models to cover a myriad of woodworking and metalworking needs. The 1150HD, which is 66 inches tall and weighs 432 pounds, includes multiple spindle speeds and maintains constant horsepower throughout the full range of speeds. The 1200HD model is larger, weighing in at 606 pounds. This model features enclosed, fan-cooled motors, an Electronic Variable Speed drive system and a reversing switch for tapping.
With a variety of drill presses to choose from, both industrial workers and at-home carpenters can find a machine meeting their specific qualifications and budgetary constraints.
Sources:
Christopher, Jennifer. New Dremel Work Station is Versitile 3-in-1 Attachment. 3 April 2006. Dremel. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://www.newswire1.net/NW2006/A_JSH_CH/JSHmar30D /fact.htm>.
Delta Drill Press. 2007. Woodworker's Supply. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://woodworker.com/Delta_Drill_Press.htm>.
Drill. 2007. Wikipedia. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill>.
Drill Press. 2005. MIT. 3 Jan. 2006 < http://web.mit.edu/2.670/www/Tutorials/Machining/d rill/Description.html>.
PM Comparison Test: 5 Drill Presses. July 2004. Popular Mechanics. 3 Jan. 2006.
Powermatic. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/works hop/1274536.html>.
Drill presses, as opposed to hand-held drills, are fixed in one location. They may be mounted on a stand or bolted to the floor, depending on the size, style and brand.
They have several advantages over hand-held drills. First, they require less manual effort. The movement of the drill's chuck and spindle allow the laborer to utilize maximum mechanical advantage, which is the amount in which a mechanism multiplies the force put into it. In other words, quicker work is done with more precision and less manpower.
Benchtop drill presses, or bench drills, clamp the metal or wood into place, securing the piece onto the drill. This increases safety and efficiency. Also, the spindle's angle, when fixed in relation to the table, provides greater accuracy and repeatability.
There are several different kinds of drill presses. For example, a radial arm drill is a construction renowned for its sturdiness and ability to work with larger drill bits than most drill presses. Its arm can swivel out of the table's vicinity, which allows it to handle large work loads.
While drill presses generally are thought of as stationary machines, benchtop drills are compact versions of the larger machines. Smaller and more affordable, they commonly are used in home workspaces. According to Popular Mechanics, a respectable benchtop drill does not have to cost a fortune; reputable brands can cost anywhere between $110 and $210.
For example, Dremel's new Work Station, which was unveiled in 2006, combines a drill press, stationary tool holder and flex shaft tool holder. According to Andrea Ash, the company's director of marketing communications, this lightweight machine includes exact control and alignment for accurate drilling while an easy-to-read depth gauge and depth stop allow users to precisely control drilling depths of up to two inches.
Delta is another reputable drill press manufacturer that makes both industrial and benchtop drills. The company's 8 inch benchtop drill, which includes adjustable locking for repetitive drilling and 7 inch chuck-to-table capacity, generally retails for around $90. Conversely, the industrial drill press, which weighs 230 pounds and includes a raising or lowering system which has a 90-degree tilt, costs approximately $520 pounds.
Finally, Powermatic is a brand that specializes in industrial drill presses. Founded in 1921, the company has two primary models to cover a myriad of woodworking and metalworking needs. The 1150HD, which is 66 inches tall and weighs 432 pounds, includes multiple spindle speeds and maintains constant horsepower throughout the full range of speeds. The 1200HD model is larger, weighing in at 606 pounds. This model features enclosed, fan-cooled motors, an Electronic Variable Speed drive system and a reversing switch for tapping.
With a variety of drill presses to choose from, both industrial workers and at-home carpenters can find a machine meeting their specific qualifications and budgetary constraints.
Sources:
Christopher, Jennifer. New Dremel Work Station is Versitile 3-in-1 Attachment. 3 April 2006. Dremel. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://www.newswire1.net/NW2006/A_JSH_CH/JSHmar30D /fact.htm>.
Delta Drill Press. 2007. Woodworker's Supply. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://woodworker.com/Delta_Drill_Press.htm>.
Drill. 2007. Wikipedia. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill>.
Drill Press. 2005. MIT. 3 Jan. 2006 < http://web.mit.edu/2.670/www/Tutorials/Machining/d rill/Description.html>.
PM Comparison Test: 5 Drill Presses. July 2004. Popular Mechanics. 3 Jan. 2006.
Powermatic. 3 Jan. 2007 < http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/works hop/1274536.html>.
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