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I’ve bought some small end mills and a cross vice which I might experiment with too.
Basically almost everything I read says ‘don’t’ when it comes to using a drill for milling, but it would be handy if it works for very light stuff.
I thought as a start I might have a go at lightening some old pedals!
@timbog160 - I can see why you wanted a better pillar drill! Your garage is bigger than my house 😂 Very impressive stuff in terms of keeping it running.
That way you get the versatility of a pillar drill that will also work with broaching bits, and that can be used as a stand=-alone mag drill too when needed
Aye,Mag drills have their place,this place is not 5 metres up on steelwork when some other halfwit contractor,looking for a 110V supply,unplugs the magnet feed.😮🙃😜
Aye,Mag drills have their place,this place is not 5 metres up on steelwork when some other halfwit contractor,looking for a 110V supply,unplugs the magnet feed.
Aren't they supposed to have a safety strap for exactly that scenario!
Aren’t they supposed to have a safety strap for exactly that scenario!
I am sure this is now compulsory, and in any well documented and approved risk assessment for working at height with sharp spinning things, would be top of the list. But this was far away and long ago, in a time when a connection to the site 110 transformer was everything. Even now, I can still remember the noise of it bouncing down the scaffolding.😂
Just came across this. Looks like a decent bargain for someone. No connection with the seller!
Bargain indeed, both items would clean up fine,just don't mention Hammerite or trailrat will burst in to flames 🤣
Bugger, I'm going to Sheffield this weekend but already planning on bringing a bike back!
I'm in Sheffield. Is it actually a decent bit of kit?
It would appear so, Ajax seem to go for similar money to my Startrite. The buyer isn't kidding when he says the vice is worth as much as the drill either.
Have a look on mig welding forum and UK workshop (as well as previously sold) if you're unsure but if you're local it looks like a damn good deal.
I thought that was an opening bid not a buy it now price! Bargain!!
I just hit the button. My Mrs is going up north with the big car so I'm collecting it on Monday. Watch out for my 'How the hell do I fix a pillar drill' thread.
Right, what the hell did I just buy? It certainly makes my garage look like I really mean business. I have no idea what I'm going to do with it yet.
My mate tells me it's got a 'Morse Taper Quill' which is a good thing apparently.
They both look like they will clean up just fine.Morse taper is indeed good news (get some drifts Drill drift ). Bigger drills ,reamers and other attachments await 🙂
Good man!! Looks superb! 😀
We have a few floor mounted Ajax at work - good machines taken a lot of abuse over the years.
The slot that is exposed on the spindle when you pull the Chuck down is where you stick the drift to drop the Chuck out. Rotate the Chuck by hand whilst looking into the slot till the two slots line up. Bang the drift in and the Chuck will drop into the rag/cushion you've placed below.
IIRC - they are MT2. You can stick some whacking great big old school drill bits in for serious swarf production!
The thumb knob on the rotary dial/scale is for setting a depth stop.
Thanks for the tips. I have an overwhelming urge to drill things.
I wonder if I have any bike parts which need speed holes.