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Looking for straight drill
- Thread starter Macrosloth
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is pneumatic really what you think is best? wouldn't electric be better?
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Macrosloth
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Macrosloth
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Not sure what low rpm high toque tool would be appropriate, and not to heavy for the arm. Thought about adapting a 18v cordless tool... could use the clutch then..
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Macrosloth
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I use twin flute hss taps in my dewalt for thin stuff..1/4 or less but if I need to tap something important... it is by hand with the properly sized tap handle.. breaking out a busted tap is zero fun
I agree. Breaking taps *****. They seem to become indestructible once broken in a hole. Most of the time I find they break because they did not go in straight to begin with.
The flex arm I am setting up should help with that.
neophyte
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Are you looking for Pneumatic, electrical, or cordless?
Also, what speed range?
The one you linked to, is a 300rpm pneumatic.
Generally, that type of driver/drill is made for industrial manufacture and/or assembly,
Which usually expensive price when purchased new.
You you check various brands, you should be able to find used ones on Ebay etc., at much better prices. Sometimes new ones will turn up from industrial/government surplus etc.
As far as brands go;
Bosch, Atlas Copco, Cleco, Sioux, and a bunch of other companies manufacturer, inline pneumatic drills, drivers, and tappers.
I’m not sure the exact specs, but there also seems to be a system of slim interchangeable heads for the drivers that allow right angle drilling/driving in tight locations.
I think the system may be used by multiple brands, but the heads are really pricey new.
The Bosch version is sold as an “industrial” tool, from a separate division, rather than being listed with the regular Bosch power tools last I checked.
Also, what speed range?
The one you linked to, is a 300rpm pneumatic.
Generally, that type of driver/drill is made for industrial manufacture and/or assembly,
Which usually expensive price when purchased new.
You you check various brands, you should be able to find used ones on Ebay etc., at much better prices. Sometimes new ones will turn up from industrial/government surplus etc.
As far as brands go;
Bosch, Atlas Copco, Cleco, Sioux, and a bunch of other companies manufacturer, inline pneumatic drills, drivers, and tappers.
I’m not sure the exact specs, but there also seems to be a system of slim interchangeable heads for the drivers that allow right angle drilling/driving in tight locations.
I think the system may be used by multiple brands, but the heads are really pricey new.
The Bosch version is sold as an “industrial” tool, from a separate division, rather than being listed with the regular Bosch power tools last I checked.
Gunfixr
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Adding a flex shaft will not make the taps go in straight, they will still have to be guided.
Taps do not necessarily follow holes like a drill will.
Tapping machines have a clutch mechanism........
Taps do not necessarily follow holes like a drill will.
Tapping machines have a clutch mechanism........
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Macrosloth
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Are you looking for Pneumatic, electrical, or cordless?
Also, what speed range?
The one you linked to, is a 300rpm pneumatic.
Generally, that type of driver/drill is made for industrial manufacture and/or assembly,
Which usually expensive price when purchased new.
You you check various brands, you should be able to find used ones on Ebay etc., at much better prices. Sometimes new ones will turn up from industrial/government surplus etc.
As far as brands go;
Bosch, Atlas Copco, Cleco, Sioux, and a bunch of other companies manufacturer, inline pneumatic drills, drivers, and tappers.
I’m not sure the exact specs, but there also seems to be a system of slim interchangeable heads for the drivers that allow right angle drilling/driving in tight locations.
I think the system may be used by multiple brands, but the heads are really pricey new.
The Bosch version is sold as an “industrial” tool, from a separate division, rather than being listed with the regular Bosch power tools last I checked.
I'd like 400 rpm or so. Straight, reversable, and high torque. I'd like to be able to tap up to half inch. Was thinking of pulling whatever chuck off and replacing it with an ER collet system. Would grip the tap plenty tight, and I already have a set. Thank you for brand suggestions!
vanapplebomb
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We use air tappers at work on torque arms. They are much nicer than the electric ones. That said, they are different than a drill. They turn much much slower. Probably 50-100 rpm tops. Easily runs an M12 tap through high carbon steel.