What do you recommend for tools?
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Re: What do you recommend for tools?
Oh wow man. They've got hemostats too!!
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Re: What do you recommend for tools?
The bigger the drill, the slower the speed generally. Having said that, the most important thing is that the cutting edge of the drill not "slip" while turning. By that I mean that it be cutting and making chips the whole time it's against the surface to be cut.FunkyE9th wrote:I was at Lowes last night looking at drill presses. I was told that if I'm going to be drilling metal with holes that are 1" in diameter or bigger, I need a drill press that can go slower than 620RPMs. Is that correct?
Slipping causes heat, and heat distorts and "rolls over" the cutting edge. Thus distroying the drill.
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Re: What do you recommend for tools?
And a handy amp chassis cradle is nice for working on them.
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Re: What do you recommend for tools?
Unibit, toenail cutters, aloe vera!
Cap bleeder
You will want to make up a cap discharge tool. Alligator clips with heavy hooded rubber clips. Put a couple of 10w 500 ohm resistors in series between the clips. Shrink tube the whole deal. work great and gives you piece of mind.
I have also found that a florescent work light that has a large magnifier built into it has been very useful. Amp cradle a must. Two types of solder. 60/40 and 67/37. Chop sticks. Really good quality wire strippers for Teflon wire.
I have also found that a florescent work light that has a large magnifier built into it has been very useful. Amp cradle a must. Two types of solder. 60/40 and 67/37. Chop sticks. Really good quality wire strippers for Teflon wire.