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As I still get questions about my drill press - thought I’d share a link to it here. Please see my blog for more details on this Hand-Cranked Drill Press.

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

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23 Comments

SplinterGroup commented almost 2 years ago
Now that is a cool adaptation! No belt swapping to change RMP's 🙂
Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago
That is cool and very creative. A interesting way to use a brace for sure.

Main Street to the Mountains

Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

SplinterGroup

Now that is a cool adaptation! No belt swapping to change RMP's 🙂

Thanks. I use this thing primarily for boring holes in hinge cleats and for till lids.

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

Eric - the "Loft"

That is cool and very creative. A interesting way to use a brace for sure.

Thanks. I have four braces; this one with a 3/8-inch bit for hinge cleats and till lids, one with a gimlet for snipe hinges, one with a counter sink, and one for various auger bits (usually fitted with a 1/4-inch bit for drawbore pegs). I don't spend a lot of time changing bits... LOL!

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

MikeB_UK commented almost 2 years ago
Very nice Ron, I think I have to make myself one of those when I get around to it - maybe something that locks in a vice instead of freestanding though.
Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

MikeB_UK

Very nice Ron, I think I have to make myself one of those when I get around to it - maybe something that locks in a vice instead of freestanding though.

Thanks, Mike. I look forward to seeing your version!

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

RyanGi commented almost 2 years ago
Wow that’s awesome! Out of historic curiosity, was that a real tool style in shops of old, of is it just a really clever adaptation you made?

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

RyanGi
Wow that’s awesome! Out of historic curiosity, was that a real tool style in shops of old, of is it just a really clever adaptation you made?

Quite historical. Please take the link to my blog. The it was used in building of pianos.

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

RyanGi commented almost 2 years ago
That’s awesome Ron. Thank you!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

TheDutchman commented almost 2 years ago
This is cool! Definitely putting this in my projects for someday file 

Jerry-Holland Mi

Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

RyanGi

That’s awesome Ron. Thank you!

My pleasure!


TheDutchman

This is cool! Definitely putting this in my projects for someday file 

Thanks! For repetitive tasks as I mentioned in a previous comment, it is a great “not so little” tool... LOL!

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

Pottz commented almost 2 years ago
now thats unique, never seen anything like it before.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

pottz

now thats unique, never seen anything like it before.

Read the blog post... it’s quite interesting.

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

Oldtool commented almost 2 years ago
Very nice reproduction Ron, as typical for your work, but do you find any benefit to using this versus a hand held brace? 
Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

Oldtool

Very nice reproduction Ron, as typical for your work, but do you find any benefit to using this versus a hand held brace? 

As mentioned above, I have four braces; this one with a 3/8-inch bit for hinge cleats and till lids, one with a gimlet for snipe hinges, one with a counter sink, and one for various auger bits (usually fitted with a 1/4-inch bit for drawbore pegs). I don't spend a lot of time changing bits... LOL!

The drill press is easier in that there is no need to change bits, set up a sacrificial board, or worry about clamps and such. Plus, I get a perfect 90° bore. I could simply use a hand-held brace, but where’s the fun in that? LOL!

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

Corelz125 commented almost 2 years ago
Nice build but I would of thought you would be a post drill guy. I bet this is more accurate that my drill press.
Lazyman commented almost 2 years ago
Looks like a guillotine that drills a hole in someone's head instead of severing it.  😉

I remember when you designed and built that.  I provided lots of dumb ideas that you wisely ignored.  

--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.

Ron Aylor commented almost 2 years ago

Corelz125

Nice build but I would of thought you would be a post drill guy. I bet this is more accurate that my drill press.

LOL! Yes, it is quite accurate.


Lazyman

Looks like a guillotine that drills a hole in someone's head instead of severing it.  😉

I remember when you designed and built that.  I provided lots of dumb ideas that you wisely ignored.  

LOL! I still haven't given up thinking about adding a treadle of some sort.

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor

swirt commented almost 2 years ago
That is awesome.  I don't have room for one, but I want one.
swirt commented almost 2 years ago
Hah, just read the blog.  Putting it in front of the window to accommodate long stock is brilliant!

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