[sdiy] Dremel drill press

[Ben Lincoln]

If the Dremel press is too lightweight and budget is a big factor, Harbor
Freight (for people in the US) has actual drill presses starting at about
$60. I've seen them on sale for more like $30.

On Tue, August 19, 2008 10:54 am, johnspeth at yahoo.com said:
> I think a dremel drill press might be a little lightweight for drilling
> panels, plastic and especially metal.  One day you'll want to drill metal
> and you'll probably regret having a dremel drill press.
> As for drilling plexiglass holes, be careful not to make those pesky
> spider cracks that are hard to avoid.  I think there are good techniques
> and/or bits for that purpose that will avoid giving you the spider
> cracks.  That's all I know on that subject.
> JJS