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11-08-2011, 06:45 PM #1
Thanks Everyone!! I appreciate your input.
Jon
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11-08-2011, 07:17 PM #2
Is the Dremel drill press really that bad? If I bring home even a tabletop drill press, SWMBO will be less than pleased. I might have to bite the bullet, as I am definitely gearing up to make my own scales.
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11-08-2011, 08:02 PM #3
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11-08-2011, 08:12 PM #4
I'll have a look at it when I'm at Canadian Tire next. It's only $20 less than the lowest-priced drill press, so it might make sense to just go for the press. Either that, or maybe put the press on my Xmas list. For making holes in scales, a press is really the best thing, I suppose?
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11-08-2011, 09:32 PM #5
You could also make your own jig that holds the scales and either a power drill, rotary tool, or hand powered drill bit straight. Probably less cost than a drill press, plus you can then use the power drill or rotary tool for other projects.
I have heard that most dremel attachments are flimsy making straight/accurate holes or even/straight routes or cuts difficult.
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11-08-2011, 10:58 PM #6
A Dremel is handy, but it doesn't replace specialized tools. I guess I'll just head to the store and see gore myself. I'd rather get something good that will last me 20 years, even if it requires a higher initial outlay of cash.
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11-08-2011, 11:16 PM #7
I'm still fairly new to restorations myself and I can speak to the pseudo-usefulness of the dremel I already had the tool itself so I had only to buy attachments. I still wish I had just saved the money and gotten a drill press and band saw I don't mind the sanding and buffing of blades as I can do all of that at work ,on breaks. Cutting and drilling scales I find I'm still foregoing the dremel and just using a power drill and coping saw for. Though the dremel makes sanding down the edges of a fresh cut set of scales quick then I polish it off by hand and begin finishing. So my vote goes to the drill press as well personally I've got that and a band saw on my Christmas list.