Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Help: Drilling precise holes

I like option #4! I'm in the Seattle, WA area (Woodinville to be precise),
any takers? If not, I'll look into #1 or #2 further.

Thanks,
-Dan

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From: <jvicars@...>
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Help: Drilling precise holes


> Approaches I would recommend.
>
> 1. Build a temporary long table on your drill press out of 3/4"
> plywood, supported to the floor. Even the smallest drill press is
> better than trying to drill into 1/2" steel by hand.
>
> 2. Rent or borrow a magnetic base drill. I have a welding shop that
> I frequent and they let me have theirs for 10 bucks a day. If you go
> to a rental place it will be 30 to 50 bucks a day. But, believe me it
> is worth it if you have any more than a couple of holes.
>
> 3. Take it to a shop with all the locations layed out and
> center-punched. It might be cheaper than the Rental.
>
> 4. Find somebody on the list with a mill, or large drill press, and
> get it done pro-bono. Where are you located?
>
>