Justin Topp Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Decided to drill my table out into a low budget, low accuracy fixture table. Mainly to make clamping work down easier. My table is 5/8 plate and setup to take 99 5/8” holes at a spacing of 3”. Makes me wish I had a mag drill. But you gotta use what you got I guess. layout pilot holes starting to drill 5/8 holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Now to make the dogs, hold downs, and clamps. Do not forget a HEAVY base to hold that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Yup. Lots of accessories! its a pre existing table Im modifying. Weighs about 400 pounds as is. I’d like it to be heavier but I made use of what I had available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Be real careful drilling that out---keep the bit SHARP. Right before the Holidays is *NOT* the time to have it catch and do yourself an injury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I will be! It’s a good quality bit that I’ll be sure to keep very sharp. The drill is 670 watts so it’s no joke. Luckily it’s pretty slow and has good handles. I’ll definitely be careful. I’m drilling with 5/32” than 1/4”. Than the 5/8” drill. Seems to be a good order to prevent the drill from catching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Just remember: power tools spend all their time plotting to do you harm! I've seen folks require surgery after big hand drills worked them over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 That’s true! I’ll be very careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 That's enough power to wind you up, break both your arms and throw you on the floor, tied up in the cord. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Yup, spinning around at 7200 rpm is a real rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 The drill is only 900 rpm so not quite as fun but will be a rush haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Nah, having been thrown to the floor by a 1930s 1/2" drill I can opine based on experience that being spun at 900rpm is MUCH more fun than over 1k, rpm. 7k would treat you like a banana in a blender. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Yup; once you have been "torque wrenched"; you generally try to avoid it in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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