Micro Drill Press

Prior to embarking on my Miser Sterling Engine build I decided I needed a very small precise drill press.  Why, you ask?  0-80 hardware...  

I took just one look at the little bag of 0-80 taps, need I say more?

Quill Assembly 

Drill Head 

Base, Column and Electro Magnet 

Motor & Magnet Power Supply 

Motor & Riser  

Assembly: Drill Head, Quill and Windlass  


Took it all back apart and polished the pieces:

Head assembly ready to thread the windlass line

 

Completed Drill Press

Finished Micro Drill Press

Note the dime in the vise...

8/20/2016

 

First test run video!