The tool thread below got me thinking. Am I the only one using number drills (61-80) in a drill press. I only know of one other modeler who does it. A few years ago I built 4 three truck HO Climax locos, the side frames alone had over 20 .020 holes in the 1/32 X .020 brass,EACH, that's 240 + holes. I would still be drilling side frames with a pin vice. Why are most modelers afraid to use the drill press with these small bits? What really surprised me is that my press is a Taiwan import that has a chuck that goes to 0, I bought a Craftsman for the garage & found it only closes to 1/16. I think I only broke 1-2 .020 bits on the climax's, the drill are stronger than one would think. I'd like to hear if there are some of you doing the same.
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L V Dave
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L V Dave