Drill Press

[tosawylo]

How do you guys check to make sure your drill press is square? Since I am new to league racing and have decided to drill some of my own cars I have decided this is a good question before I mess up some nice looking cars. Thanks

 

[Quicktimederby]

First question, Are you using the block? If so your press doesn't need to be completely square. I will let John explain he has a good way of explaining it.

 

[E.T.Racing]

You can check it with a dial indicator. Chuck the indicator you press and check all four corners it will tell you if you are square or not. If adjustment is needed only adjust 1/2 the difference and check again.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

ET is right on. If you are using the Block then no you do not need a perfectly square table if you use it right. If you need help using the Block just let me know.

 

[derby freak]

This would be a good topic to have a video posted in the how to video forum.

 

[5js]

ET is right on. If you are using the Block then no you do not need a perfectly square table if you use it right. If you need help using the Block just let me know.

I use the Block and use the process you documented in the video, however, it would seem to me that it is dependent on having a square drill press. Perhaps I am doing something wrong.

My thinking is that if the table is off left to right, one side will be drilled with toe-in, the other side with toe-out.

If this is not the case - what am I doing incorrectly?

 

[DNA RACING]

you are correct, but the angles of toe in and toe out will be identical, so the result will be a car that "kittie walks" but tracks true. the rear will be off of center slightly but only by a few thousandths and will not affect the tracking on the car as a whole.

 

[DNA RACING]

having said that, sure a perfect drill press is always better.

 

[5js]

you are correct, but the angles of toe in and toe out will be identical, so the result will be a car that "kittie walks" but tracks true. the rear will be off of center slightly but only by a few thousandths and will not affect the tracking on the car as a whole.

I don't want a kittie walker <lol>. I'll square my table

 

[tosawylo]

I am using the Block. Where can I get a dial indicator? Even if it is not necessary to have a perfectly square drill press I would always have that little bit of doubt eating me alive. It is probably easier to narrow down where the speed is or lack there of on my builds if as much doubt as possible is removed.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[5js]

Harbor Freight has them for a good price.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

Harbor freight has them.

 

[tosawylo]

Thanks for all of the help

 

[Kinser Racing]

Can't you just check with the pin?

 

[DNA RACING]

you are correct, but the angles of toe in and toe out will be identical, so the result will be a car that "kittie walks" but tracks true. the rear will be off of center slightly but only by a few thousandths and will not affect the tracking on the car as a whole.

I don't want a kittie walker <lol>. I'll square my table

you just named my stock car for 2012

i like Kittie walker.

 

[5js]

lol - that is pretty good Brian. May she run true and fast

 

[Resophonic Racing]

Behold the power of the "Kittie Walker"!

 

[DNA RACING]

as it was written so shall it be.....
so far i have my mod - Whiplash
and my stocker - Kittie Walker
a few more post and i should have names for the other two.

 

[Charles Studer]

Did kittie walker ever make the hill.....i like that name too.....

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Wow, you are really digging there Chuck! This is before my time but I don't recall Kitty Walker making the hill.