Cameron 64 drill press

[Guest]

Does anyone here use one, if so what model would work best for the PWD?

They are a bit pricey but at this point I think half of my problems are my drilling isn't 110% dead on- I want it to be so accurate that not a billionth of a trillionth of a millimeter deviation will occur with a beam shot 567 billion light years away- we're talking so perfect that the drill press would be able to turn water into wine if only "forward compatibility" were yet invented. (still working on that one)

The 3 drill presses I own will be sold to help foot the bill but I will still have to cough up at least $500. If this new drill doesn't achieve good alignment then I'll just start buying pre-drilled blocks from John lol, for the price I could buy a lifetime supply but hey, whatever it takes.

My Proxxon press came severely warped and unusable for alignment, my standup Crafstman vibrates too much and is ancient technology and my Wilton is unfortunately not absolutely perfect- the degree indicator was off a tenth of a degree forcing me to square the table with a harbor freight micrometer. To compete at this level harbor freight shouldn't even be in my vocabulary.

 

[zeebzob]

I have one and I like it. I got mine used off ebay for (I think) about $250 or $300..? Paying 800 or more is a little steep.
I have the basic model. The table is a little small so I bolted a larger one to it with some stops built in. For what it's worth, I was looking at this with the thought that a more expensive, high precision drill press was the answer I was looking for. It really wasn't. Don't get me wrong, it does a really good job, but but its not a magic bullet. I actually rarely using for drilling holes anymore. I have been using Goat Boy's drill fixture, its hard to screw up when using that, lol

 

[Kinser Racing]

Set your side fence and don't move it. Flip the Silver Bullet over and use the same fence without any adjustment. The front to rear distance is the absolute most important the height is secondary to it, but not unimportant. You are never going to get those kinds of tolerance, it's not humanly possible.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Zeeb

You got a screaming deal on that thing!

Is the table adjustable both ways and perfectly flat?

What my goal is is to section off parts of the build and see where improvements can be made. Is my drill spot on, is my prep worthy, are my gaps too tight.

Two options would be to send a big dog my pre-drilled block and see if they can get any speed out of it. The second will be come fall all my cars will be bought pre-drilled from DD4H. If I find significant speed I will know it's time to invest in a higher quality drill and refine my techniques.

I used to think my techniques for checking my accuracy were sufficient but if it was a tenth of a degree off I really don't think I would catch it.

 

[Guest]

Kinser, thanks for the tip.

 

[GravityX]

I wish I could swing one of these beauties. They are nice, currently using my Proxxon mill to do this work of drilling axle holes. I just wish my X-Y table had a tab bit more travel.

You'll need to post some pics when you get this drill press.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

If you have a Proxxon XY DO NOT adjust it side to side. It tilts I think. Make sure the XY table is not crowned so the Silver Bullet tips.

Getting the holes dead across is pretty easy once you see how to do it. Next video!

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

You just want one because they named it after you!

 

[Guest]

LOL

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Getting the holes dead across is pretty easy once you see how to do it. Next video![/QUOTE]

I think a revised DVD is a great idea!
Count me in as a buyer.

 

[Kinser Racing]

Are you still planning on getting the $1300 drill press?

 

[Guest]

I'm hoping to find a good deal on a used one but it will take a bit of patience to have the extra tool funds.

Til then I'm just going to say to heck with it and use what I got. I'm sure my problems are a combination of several things besides just having inferior rear alignment anyways.

 

[TRE]

save your money this is all you need

 

[Kinser Racing]

save your money this is all you need

I wouldn't be so sure. That could be one of the challenges you're having. /images/boards/smilies/wave.gif

 

[TRE]

you dont know what you dont know

 

[Kinser Racing]

you dont know what you dont know

So true! /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif

 

[TRE]

i havent even raced a car that i drilled with it..but i have been drilling for week with it and getting good results..like the king says you dont need high end press

 

[Kinser Racing]

That's awesome!