David Bigcheeseplant Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I am looking for a small drill press as I would like something which is not huge on my modelling bench has anyone got any recommendations? It would be for drilling small holes in connecting rods, chassis etc so looking for a chuck that goes down to nothing or at least 0.3mm Something jewellers use would be ideal. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Dremel do an attachment to turn a hand drill into a press. https://www.dremeleurope.com/gb/en/dremel®workstation-277-ocs-p/ Is this the sort of thing you are looking for? Obviously you would also need a Dremel drill, but this is useful in its own right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 Very happy with my Proxxon TBM220. Has a footprint of about 230mm x 120mm, but I've got it on a shelf above my bench so it doesn't take up any actual workbench space. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I gave away my Dremel drill press attachment as I couldn't stand the amount of sideways wobble it had. Something solid, precision and intended for workshop metalwork will be far more expensive, but will serve you well for the rest of your life. And have the proper accessories you will end up needing as your skills expand. Like collets and perhaps an x-y table. Andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John ks Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Pictured is a SIEG X0 Deluxe Mini Drill / Mill It cost about AU$380.00 for the mill/drill The Vice is about AU$55.00 & the XY table for about AU$250,00 XY tables can be got for less than AU$100.00 This may be more than you want but I got a lot of use from it. The chuck will hold a piece of brass rod 0.04mm The base is about 200mm by 300mm This is not a heavy duty mill (I have cooked 1 motor) but for small milling or drilling jobs it is fine John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Melrose Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I came across this <https://www.banggood.com/MINIQ-BG-5159A-Bench-Drill-Stand-480W-Mini-Electric-Bench-Drilling-Machine-Driller-Stans-p-1295989.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN> and thought it looked interesting. I have no idea whether it's is any good but you may wish to investigate. There's this <https://www.banggood.com/BG6350-Multifunction-Drill-Vise-Fixture-Working-Table-Mini-Precision-Milling-Machine-Worktable-p-1206954.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts__5&cur_warehouse=CN> as well. Similar caveat. HTH Stan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I have a Unimat with vertical post as my precision vertical drill. If I was to buy a new drill, I would go for the Proxon, I've looked at them, very well made. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Taz Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2020 +1 for the Proxxon TBM220. Very useful tool and small enough to store elsewhere when not in use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 a proxxon MF70 will handle your drilling needs as well as been a good milling machine quick google offers this https://www.fruugo.co.uk/proxxon-micromot-mf-70-milling-machine/p-5775990-12805315?language=en&ac=croud&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuozMk7eQ6QIVibbtCh0MFw2kEAQYASABEgJeIfD_BwE no connection have never regretted buying my own MF70 Nick B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcliff Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drill-Bench-Press-Stand-Tool-Workbench-Pillar-Pedestal-Clamp-UK-Seller-UK-/143168383448?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 Found this could be adapted for a Dremel type drill Youtube video of Dremel drill press I think its basically the same thing Edited April 30, 2020 by Lowcliff Additional content Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_in_Ricky Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I've been using proxxon MB200 drill stand, FBS12 drill and KT70 micro table and have been delighted at it's performance. Quite remarkable accuracy for such a small bit of kit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 I probably want something all in one rather than a clip in Dremel type. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Certainly look at the Proxxon, I considered getting one some years ago. Looked pretty good. Only reason I didn't go ahead was that I couldn't justify the cost for the amount of use it would get Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 While I like the Proxxon, it looks like a good machine, it's maximum drill size is 3.20mm or 1/8". I find that I do need to drill holes of 4-5mm from time to time so it will be too small This is why I've never bought one but soldier on with my Chester drill press. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 49 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: While I like the Proxxon, it looks like a good machine, it's maximum drill size is 3.20mm or 1/8". I find that I do need to drill holes of 4-5mm from time to time so it will be too small This is why I've never bought one but soldier on with my Chester drill press. Cheers The optional Rohm chuck (about £10) will handle drills between 0.5mm and 6mm. I added that to mine when I bought it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Mark Forrest said: The optional Rohm chuck (about £10) will handle drills between 0.5mm and 6mm. I added that to mine when I bought it. I'm assuming that this is an enhancement to the Proxxon. EDIT: I cannot find a reference to a Rohm chuck except at a great price Edited April 30, 2020 by PenrithBeacon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 44 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: I'm assuming that this is an enhancement to the Proxxon. EDIT: I cannot find a reference to a Rohm chuck except at a great price Sorry, yes, it's this one... https://www.axminstertools.com/proxxon-drill-chuck-for-tbm-bench-drill-702061 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Not sure I'd want to use a chuck for drills of less than 2mm. My Chester drill press has a very good collet, but it uses a lot of space on the desk which passes as a bench. I get by. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_mcfarlane Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Another vote for the Proxxon TBM220. As already mentioned, it comes with a set of collets and the chuck is an add on. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2255290150?iid=351675432584&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=351675432584&targetid=876869733809&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006965&poi=&campaignid=9437836502&mkgroupid=95452904346&rlsatarget=aud-381667280803:pla-876869733809&abcId=1140486&merchantid=7318514&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoL6H9I2R6QIVi7HtCh1V2Qz1EAQYBSABEgL3hPD_BwE Don't get the flimsy machine vice they sell to go with it, as it's a bit rubbish. I got a cheap small cast iron one from one of the online tool suppliers that's a lot more sturdy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 if and it is a big if, you can afford it go for the MF70 as a milling machine it will aid scratch building or cut and shunts and do everything the drill press can do with only a little more effort ( turning the handle ) but £xxx extra is still £xxx extra Nick B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, PenrithBeacon said: Not sure I'd want to use a chuck for drills of less than 2mm. My Chester drill press has a very good collet, but it uses a lot of space on the desk which passes as a bench. I get by. Cheers My Proxxon manages quite nicely down to 0.3mm with the Rohm chuck, I don't have any problems with it, but then again, I'm a modeller not a precision engineer! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michl080 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I had already a very nice proxxon IB/S drill, so I bought the MB200 drill stand. I must say that I am very impressed. The design is very rigid. I am drilling frequently 0.3mm holes with carbide drill bits. Although I wouldn't want to drill a 5mm hole with the IB/S. I know that theTBM220 is a very good machine, but 8500rpm is not enough for sub 1mm holes. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, michl080 said: I had already a very nice proxxon IB/S drill, so I bought the MB200 drill stand. I must say that I am very impressed. The design is very rigid. I am drilling frequently 0.3mm holes with carbide drill bits. Although I wouldn't want to drill a 5mm hole with the IB/S. I know that theTBM220 is a very good machine, but 8500rpm is not enough for sub 1mm holes. Michael I use a lighting dimmer switch on mine (cue shouts of horror) which slows it down nicely for drilling plastic without melting. Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michl080 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 On 01/05/2020 at 09:36, Enterprisingwestern said: I use a lighting dimmer switch on mine (cue shouts of horror) which slows it down nicely for drilling plastic without melting. good idea for plastic, but you need more a lot more rpm for brass. You better go with 20krpm for 1mm carbide drills. Michael 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2020 I've cross drilled 0.6mm rod with an 0.3mm hole with it on its lowest machine speed without the dimmer. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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