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tools:drilling [2018/11/28 09:04] – [Drill press] jeremy | tools:drilling [2018/11/28 09:14] – jeremy | ||
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====== Drilling ====== | ====== Drilling ====== | ||
===== Drill press ===== | ===== Drill press ===== | ||
- | For drilling enclosures I'm using a cheap second-hand drill press, I think it's a Top Craft from Aldi. Already a big step forward from using a standard drill. | + | For drilling enclosures I'm using a cheap second-hand drill press, I think it's a Top Craft from Aldi. Already a big step forward from using a standard drill. After having center punched the enclosure I use a 3mm drill to pilot the holes and then I use a step drill to create the right size holes. |
===== Step drill ===== | ===== Step drill ===== | ||
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Handy for various other drilling exercises. | Handy for various other drilling exercises. | ||
+ | ===== Center punch ===== | ||
+ | To create the drill markings I use a center punch. Not only does it mark where the holes should come, it also guides the small drill I use to pilot the holes. This way you really drill at the spot where the marking is. | ||