Looking for drill press to use

[Hastati322]

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.

[streaker69]

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.

[gghbi]

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.

Better to do that job on a lathe... Def plan on extra bits.

[Walleye Hunter]

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.

[cdi]

Bolt faces are usually pretty hard. You should probably spot the hole with a carbide center drill.

[fingers80002]

That drill bit needs super high RPMs..........

[Hastati322]

I can supply the bits! Would just need to know if you have any specific ones I should get in mind

[Hastati322]

Skills? Maybe. Not sure the process of operating a lathe. But we can certainly discuss.

[Hastati322]

If you’re interested to lend a hand, shoot me a message! I can give you my # and we can discuss from there.

[Walleye Hunter]

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.