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December 4th, 2022, 02:02 PM #1Junior Member
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Looking for drill press to use
Hello! I have a 1881 Vetterli and am doing a centerfire conversion. I need to drill a .07-.08 inch hole into the center of the bolt face. I don’t have a drill press and before I go buy one I was wondering if someone was willing to lend a hand?
Philadelphia Area, will compensate for the assistance.
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December 4th, 2022, 02:07 PM #2
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Do you have the bit, and some extras? Cause a bit that small, you're gonna break it.
I have a press that will definitely do it, we'll probably have to drill it slow, I can get this one turned back pretty far in RPMs.Rules are written in the stone,
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December 4th, 2022, 02:40 PM #3
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December 4th, 2022, 03:11 PM #4
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If you have the skills, I can assure you that I have the equipment. I have a compact lathe with a mini-mill on it and an array of vises and mounts to hold your stuff. Plus bits and a drill bit sharpener, should you break a bit. With the proper skills, there should be no excuse for broken bits. Just don't be telling everyone about my messy shop.
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December 4th, 2022, 05:48 PM #5Grand Member
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Re: Looking for drill press to use
Bolt faces are usually pretty hard. You should probably spot the hole with a carbide center drill.
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December 4th, 2022, 07:57 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Looking for drill press to use
That drill bit needs super high RPMs..........
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December 4th, 2022, 08:05 PM #7Junior Member
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Re: Looking for drill press to use
I can supply the bits! Would just need to know if you have any specific ones I should get in mind
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December 4th, 2022, 08:06 PM #8Junior Member
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Re: Looking for drill press to use
Skills? Maybe. Not sure the process of operating a lathe. But we can certainly discuss.
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December 4th, 2022, 08:09 PM #9Junior Member
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Re: Looking for drill press to use
If you’re interested to lend a hand, shoot me a message! I can give you my # and we can discuss from there.
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December 4th, 2022, 08:11 PM #10
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I don't know about using the lathe to do that but I'm open to learning. I'm thinking to get it chocked in straight vertically and use to mill head to drill it.
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