[Jewelry making - Article 00020] - Re: [Orchid] Drill press advice

[gustavo hoefs]

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    side to side lash is always a problem and any machine can be fitted
    with some sort of speed control avail from industrial supply but the
    two need to be compatible which can most likely (or not) be
    determined by asking the tech dept of the company you are purchasing
    from. its my vague recall the proxxon was a bit pricey but then its
    most likley of decent quality. my best advice is THINK AHEAD ! try
    to be sure you dont out grow your fancy new piece of equipment too
    quickly, it is easy to get inspired beyond the capability of a small
    machine. ive drilled lots of tiny holes with a quality full size
    drill press( not the cheap imported crap) fitted with a small drill
    adapter chuck . i bought a granite 1220 by smithy with which i used
    to build a drill press adapter for my # 30 hand piece amongst other
    things to fit the #30 hand piece. it was $2500 plus a bunch of money
    for tooling (that was 4 yrs ago) i had out grown it in 6 months now
    its going on ebay soon at a loss no doubt as i am upgrading to a
    southbend lathe and knee mill. and if you have more time than money 
    spend less and make do, let me know if i wasnt kind enough- goo 
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