[sdiy] My latest doings...

[Glen]

At 12:17 PM 11/23/01 , Theo wrote:

>Some tips for those interested in using/getting a drill stand:
>We are actually talking 'drill-column (or 'table-drill' for smaller models)
>here, as a drill stand is only a guiding device for a hand-held-drill.
>Drill columns have their own motor & spindle and more importantly,
>can run and deliver power at much SLOWER speed than hand-held-drills do.

In the USA, these are called a "drill press". They seem like a good tool to
have, but I've never owned one, at .least not yet. 

I have one question. What tool do you use if you want the precision of a drill
press, but the object being drilled is far too large to fit in your drill
press?


Later,
Glen