On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 20:04:30 +0100, Richard
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Richard@...> wrote:
> Many thanks for all the views.
> So the general consensus is to stay well away from any Dremel drill
> due to lack of decent bearings & runout. I guess that rules out their
> drill stand(s) as well, as only their drills will fit it...
> The Minicraft drill stand appears to have a 'sideways' level (not
> front-to-back) ?? - and also a tiny work area - so no good either.
> If anyone can send me small pics of their drills/stands with a
> manufactures name & price that would be a really big help !
> Alternatively, how about a folder in the Photos section to show off
> your setups ?
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http://trethan.at.tf/pub/img1/drill_left.JPG>
that's my setup. manufacturer is me, and price is zero.
Actually, i modified it slightly. Put the bearings down in line with the
table so that there is no sideways movement but a precise arc.
Note that this driller was prepared for a projection mechanism which was
never fitted. Without that you can use a simple piano hinge.
ST