Portable Drill press attachment?

ecaldwell78 · 03-23-2018, 06:36 AM

I'm sure we've all been there. You're drilling in a spot where you just cannot get good leverage, whether it's a tight spot, overhead, etc. Does anyone know of some kind of clamping type device that will make getting good leverage in those awkward positions easier? At times I'm either taking forever to get a hole drilled or ruining good bits. Doesn't even have to be a "device". Maybe even just good tips or tricks to get that good leverage in an awkward situation.

TheNewGuy · 03-23-2018, 07:41 AM

Not sure what you are looking for...I have use one of these many times.

Magnetic base drill press.

David Maner · 03-23-2018, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecaldwell78

I'm sure we've all been there. You're drilling in a spot where you just cannot get good leverage, whether it's a tight spot, overhead, etc. Does anyone know of some kind of clamping type device that will make getting good leverage in those awkward positions easier? At times I'm either taking forever to get a hole drilled or ruining good bits. Doesn't even have to be a "device". Maybe even just good tips or tricks to get that good leverage in an awkward situation.

In those situations I simply start with the smallest drill bit I can then work my way up

Some places are just hard to get too

Swan · 03-23-2018, 08:39 AM

something like this > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Flexible-Sh...gAAOSwlptaAuuN

ecaldwell78 · 03-23-2018, 10:08 AM

I found this:

But I sure don't think it's worth what they're asking!

I mostly need something for more leverage on the bit than I can provide with certain scenarios.
Sorry link didn't work. See below.

ecaldwell78 · 03-23-2018, 10:10 AM

hd-drill-press.jpg

dundeebarnbuggy · 03-23-2018, 11:14 AM

Do you have 135 degree split points? I find they drill well with less pressure in metal. Don't drill fast in wood though but they aren't meant for that.

ecaldwell78 · 03-23-2018, 01:06 PM

I usually just use the 118 degree standard points. I'll have to pick up a few 135's and try them out. The titanium bits I've been using have served me well but I may make the move to cobalt. I've heard they'll last longer and cut better through metal. There are just some times I cannot get into a position to really put my weight behind it. So moral of the story is don't cheap out on bits and you won't be looking for gimmicks like the one I posted above!

handtools · 03-23-2018, 02:05 PM

I've often used a 2x4 or piece of pipe as a lever to apply pressure to the hand drill. If there isn't anywhere to pry from sometimes a strategically placed c-clamp will provide the pry point. In the trades we used to refer to this as using an "old man".

dundeebarnbuggy · 03-23-2018, 04:39 PM

Cobalt and titanium don't transfer heat worth a darn. VERY easy to burn in a hand drill. I use high speed steel and the newer M7 steel. The M7 will drill leaf springs no prob. Chicago-Latrobe, Morse and Norseman are decent drills that come to mind.

03-23-2018, 06:36 AM	#1
ecaldwell78 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lebanon, Indiana Posts: 203	Portable Drill press attachment? I'm sure we've all been there. You're drilling in a spot where you just cannot get good leverage, whether it's a tight spot, overhead, etc. Does anyone know of some kind of clamping type device that will make getting good leverage in those awkward positions easier? At times I'm either taking forever to get a hole drilled or ruining good bits. Doesn't even have to be a "device". Maybe even just good tips or tricks to get that good leverage in an awkward situation.

03-23-2018, 07:41 AM	#2
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,055	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? Not sure what you are looking for...I have use one of these many times. Magnetic base drill press.
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03-23-2018, 08:39 AM	#4
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,239	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? something like this > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Flexible-Sh...gAAOSwlptaAuuN

03-23-2018, 10:08 AM	#5
ecaldwell78 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lebanon, Indiana Posts: 203	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? I found this: But I sure don't think it's worth what they're asking! I mostly need something for more leverage on the bit than I can provide with certain scenarios. Sorry link didn't work. See below. Last edited by ecaldwell78; 03-23-2018 at 10:11 AM.. Reason: link

03-23-2018, 10:10 AM	#6
ecaldwell78 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lebanon, Indiana Posts: 203	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? hd-drill-press.jpg

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03-23-2018, 11:14 AM	#7
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? Do you have 135 degree split points? I find they drill well with less pressure in metal. Don't drill fast in wood though but they aren't meant for that.

03-23-2018, 01:06 PM	#8
ecaldwell78 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lebanon, Indiana Posts: 203	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? I usually just use the 118 degree standard points. I'll have to pick up a few 135's and try them out. The titanium bits I've been using have served me well but I may make the move to cobalt. I've heard they'll last longer and cut better through metal. There are just some times I cannot get into a position to really put my weight behind it. So moral of the story is don't cheap out on bits and you won't be looking for gimmicks like the one I posted above!

03-23-2018, 02:05 PM	#9
handtools Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: S.E. Mi. Posts: 531	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? I've often used a 2x4 or piece of pipe as a lever to apply pressure to the hand drill. If there isn't anywhere to pry from sometimes a strategically placed c-clamp will provide the pry point. In the trades we used to refer to this as using an "old man".

03-23-2018, 04:39 PM	#10
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: Portable Drill press attachment? Cobalt and titanium don't transfer heat worth a darn. VERY easy to burn in a hand drill. I use high speed steel and the newer M7 steel. The M7 will drill leaf springs no prob. Chicago-Latrobe, Morse and Norseman are decent drills that come to mind.

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