Has anybody tried a cross-slide drill press vise on this machine? If so, how does it preform? Thanks.
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I do not have one so I do not know if it works with this machine or not, sorry
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Yes I have used a cross slide vice in this drill press. I attached it with bolts and wing nuts to make it secure, yet adjustable. It worked OK for me but the height of the vice limits the size of the piece that you can work on. This can be an additional problem if your drill bit is long or of a large diameter. Larger diameter bits with tapered necks will not slide up into the chuck. For the money (I paid $100 for a reconditioned one) and the size it is a good bench top drill press but it has limitations. If I were to buy another one I would go the next size up or even get a floor mounted press.
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Haven't tried that yet. Sorry. It only has a 3.2 A motor so that's a problem.
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Yes I have used a cross slide vice in this drill press. I attached it with bolts and wing nuts to make it secure, yet adjustable. It worked OK for me but the height of the vice limits the size of the piece that you can work on. This can be an additional problem if your drill bit is long or of a large diameter. Larger diameter bits with tapered necks will not slide up into the chuck. For the money (I paid $100 for a reconditioned one) and the size it is a good bench top drill press but it has limitations. If I were to buy another one I would go the next size up or even get a floor mounted press. Yes I have used a cross slide vice in this drill press. I attached it with bolts and wing nuts to make it secure, yet adjustable. It worked OK for me but the height of the vice limits the size of the piece that you can work on. This can be an additional problem if your drill bit is long or of a large diameter. Larger diameter bits with tapered necks will not slide up into the chuck. For the money (I paid $100 for a reconditioned one) and the size it is a good bench top drill press but it has limitations. If I were to buy another one I would go the next size up or even get a floor mounted... » Read More Yes I have used a cross slide vice in this drill press. I attached it with bolts and wing nuts to make it secure, yet adjustable. It worked OK for me but the height of the vice limits the size of the piece that you can work on. This can be an additional problem if your drill bit is long or of a large diameter. Larger diameter bits with tapered necks will not slide up into the chuck. For the money (I paid $100 for a reconditioned one) and the size it is a good bench top drill press but it has limitations. If I were to buy another one I would go the next size up or even get a floor mounted press. « Show Less
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I made my own and they work well. I went to my local Lowes as they sell bolts, washers and nuts individually not in a multiple bag of pieces. I had some hardwood pieces around so I cut the lengths I wanted, made openings for the bolts and what I made works great. I don't have a need for metal clamps as the Dremel and the press are light weigh. This is just a suggestion, make you own.
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If your talking about the pipe teeth below the main jaw face than yes. Otherwise, no. The primary vise face is smooth. Honestly though, anything that i would want teeth for I would also want a larger vise for. That said I've used it to cut pipe with a hacksaw and with a pipe-cutter with no issue.
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Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through... » Read More Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill « Show Less
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I highly recommend the kreg jig screws. They're self tapping and hold extremely well while not splitting the wood. Regular screws would not work as well do to the fact that the kreg jig only drills an initial hole and nothing into the second board. They are also well priced through amazon.
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I agree with other reviewers. This Workmate is not intended as a mount for a vise. To a degree, the Workmate is a vise in its own right, and that is about as far as I would go with it. If you want to use a vise, whether metal or wood working, mount it to a proper bench.
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u need to educate yourself on the types of tapers, Mortis & Jacobs. There is the taper that accepts the chuck & the other end of the spindle slides into the drill press. These may be listed in the drill press manual or on the spindle itself. Lots of help online about installing. Woodstock is also very helpful...it's not as hard as you think!!
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Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck. Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been... » Read More Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck. « Show Less
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Yes I use one and this vise works great!!just have to get it set up nice and square.
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It is a very well built drill press for the money. I use both of mine everyday for drilling. As for milling it has no way to lock it in place or any other settings to show how much your milling.
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Thanks for your answer, but I mentioned that I wanted to use it with a cordless drill, not in a drill press. If I hold the plastic lid down with my feet and go slow with the cordless drill, would it work. I don't want to spend much more for a quality 5" hole saw, and thought this tool would work, especially for adjusting hole size as needed.
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I have had Dewalt, Craftsman, Ryobi, Makita and Milwaukee drills. By far, the Milwaukee are the superior tool. I have never had a wobble with the drill except when I did not mount the bit correctly in the chuck. I have this exact set, use it everyday and the battery life, quality of the tool, weight, design are the best I have ever had. I hope this answers your question.
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Yes. My hunting partner and I did this to a Remington Composite Stock prior to installation on a Remington 742. It is not difficult but to do the job correctly you really need a drill press with a vice base to ensure the installation hole is drilled in the center of the crease on the lower side of the butt stock. I would NOT try and free hand this operation. If you DO NOT have a drill press with vise I would strongly urge you to employee the services of your local gunsmith. Hope this helps.
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No issues with sticking. Those who had problems with it sticking probably lubed the slide or never dusted it off. I had my eye on this saw for quite awhile and finally bought it. It is very tight and precise. Very pleased with this saw.
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Yes, but with difficulty. That is the drill press I own. the cross slide will not go on the usual adjustable table because it is too high. You need to mount it directly on the base, probably with an inch or two of spacer. It might also be possible to invert the table's vertical gear rack and get it on the table that way. I have never done this, but it should work. Michael is right that your stroke will be limited in at least one direction.
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Sorry I am not familiar with that drill press - when I got this - I counted the teeth on the chuck and tried to match the chuck key to the chuck. Looking up your make and model on line might give you an indication of the exact chuck key size you need. Best of luck -
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Hi Steve, No, there is not enough torque/power in this drill press and the speed too fast. This drill press is only for small size drill bits and high speed. Good luck. Bert