Drill Press Tune up


rodger.

Recommended Posts

Want to tune up the drill press, and i checked the press for runout using a dial indicator and forstner bit. I would really like something better to do this task, but am not sure what to use. A "drill rod" would  be ideal, but I dont know where to get one (amazon.com is no good for Canadians, mostly). What do you guys use to check for run-out, or to square the table, with your indicator?

I placed a drill bit in the chuck and used a wixey digital angle gauge to square the table, but I would like to double check it with a starrett square and drill rod or something suitable.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well, I found the solution. I called a local industrial company, and ordered a 1/2" diameter jobber length (6") drill blank. It is tolerant to 0.0003" over its length. I should receive it today, so I'll let everyone know how it goes! I used a company called CCS industries, but it should be available at places like Fastenal as well.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Who's Online   1 Member, 0 Anonymous, 36 Guests (See full list)

  • Forum Statistics

    31.2k
    Total Topics
    421.8k
    Total Posts
  • Member Statistics

    23,759
    Total Members
    3,644
    Most Online
    R Parekh
    Newest Member
    R Parekh
    Joined