I've had this DP for about six months. Used it several times but until
this project I hadn't really put it through its paces.
It's this cradle:
http://www.cherrytreetoys.com/prodinfo.asp?number=42-197&aitem=11&mitem=15
The headboards require 13 holes in each of four pieces at precise
angles. I've done that sort of thing with other drill presses but I
was pleasantly surprised how fast it was with this machine. Because it
has a spindle lock, I was able to lock it down and eyeball the angle
while I used both hands to tilt the table. Because it has a six-inch
quill travel, I was able to go from top piece to bottom piece without
changing the table height. Because the depth stop had a quick-release
and fine tuning I was able to quickly reset the stops for each set of
holes from piece to piece. I know those things can be found on other
DP's but until this weekend, I didn't think I'd appreciate all those
as much as I do now that I've used 'em and seen what it means to time
saved and aggravation missed.
One way I measure a tool is whether I ever step back and grin at it
just because it's fun to use and this Saturday, I patted myself on the
back. I like this drill. :-)
Oh, and no it doesn't have a laser on it.
> Speaking of drill "press" machines... You got me thinking... And I
> remembered this post from another forum so... Take a look at this metal
> forming press operation. How many of YOU would work in conditions like
> this:
>
> http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2ca_1179747718
Wow - great reminder to be thankful for the job I have! And we think
carpal tunnel is a workplace hazard - I wonder how many limbs they
lose per year?
And to the OP, I'm glad you're happy with your DP - if my old Atlas
ever dies (yeah, right) the Steel City would definitely be a
consideration as a replacement. Mine has something like 4.75" quill
travel, and I've appreciated that several times! I can't believe most
of the low- and mid-priced modern ones only have 3 inches or so of
travel. Six would be great. Enjoy!
Andy
> Speaking of drill "press" machines... You got me thinking... And I
> remembered this post from another forum so... Take a look at this metal
> forming press operation. How many of YOU would work in conditions like
> this:
>
> http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2ca_1179747718
Wow - great reminder to be thankful for the job I have! And we think
carpal tunnel is a workplace hazard - I wonder how many limbs they
lose per year?
And to the OP, I'm glad you're happy with your DP, and thanks for the
review - if my old Atlas ever dies (yeah, right) the Steel City would
definitely be a consideration as a replacement. Mine has something
like 4.75" quill travel, and I've appreciated that several times! I
can't believe most of the low- and mid-priced modern ones only have 3
inches or so of travel. Six would be great. Enjoy!
Andy
"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I
> can't believe most of the low- and mid-priced modern ones only have 3
> inches or so of travel. Six would be great. Enjoy!
> Andy
But then they would not be low and mid priced any more. You have to pay for
those extra inches. I'd pay for an extra 3 inches.
On Mon 21 May 2007 10:19:54p, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> Be sure to post pictures of the cradle when done. I can see where a
> good drill press makes life easier with the way the ends are on that.
I just posted a photo to abpw with subject "Dryfit cradle".
I've been a little busy of late. I was told things were going to happen a
little early. Now it's back to July 2, but I was in panic mode and it's
done as it's going to get and I'll deliver it next weekend.
I didn't mention that this is my second one. I promised one to my niece and
before it was finished my daughter announced. Yeesh. Building the first
with a Harbor Freight benchtop dp was the reason I dug up the resources for
the Steel City. :-) And it was worth every penny. Even used the quill lock
before I was done.
But if I never build another one of these things I won't lose much sleep.
Good plans and good looking piece, just an awful lot of work and I want to
do something else for a while. Future grandchildren will use THAT one.
Speaking of drill "press" machines... You got me thinking... And I
remembered this post from another forum so... Take a look at this metal
forming press operation. How many of YOU would work in conditions like
this:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2ca_1179747718
Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
V8013-R
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I've had this DP for about six months. Used it several times but until
>> this project I hadn't really put it through its paces.
>>
>> It's this cradle:
>> http://www.cherrytreetoys.com/prodinfo.asp?number=42-197&aitem=11&mitem=15
>>
>> Oh, and no it doesn't have a laser on it.
>>
>
> Be sure to post pictures of the cradle when done. I can see where a good
> drill press makes life easier with the way the ends are on that.
> --
> Ed
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/
>
In article <PKD4i.7679$hw.5@trndny08>, Edwin Pawlowski <[email protected]> wrote:
>"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> I
>> can't believe most of the low- and mid-priced modern ones only have 3
>> inches or so of travel. Six would be great. Enjoy!
>> Andy
>
>But then they would not be low and mid priced any more. You have to pay for
>those extra inches. I'd pay for an extra 3 inches.
>
>
I get emails every day asking me to pay for an extra 3 inches...
--
There is always an easy solution to every human problem -- neat,
plausible, and wrong." (H L Mencken)
Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org
"Dan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just posted a photo to abpw with subject "Dryfit cradle".
>
> I've been a little busy of late. I was told things were going to happen a
> little early. Now it's back to July 2, but I was in panic mode and it's
> done as it's going to get and I'll deliver it next weekend.
>
> I didn't mention that this is my second one. I promised one to my niece
> and
> before it was finished my daughter announced. Yeesh. Building the first
> with a Harbor Freight benchtop dp was the reason I dug up the resources
> for
> the Steel City. :-) And it was worth every penny. Even used the quill lock
> before I was done.
>
> But if I never build another one of these things I won't lose much sleep.
> Good plans and good looking piece, just an awful lot of work and I want to
> do something else for a while. Future grandchildren will use THAT one.
Picture looks great. I built a lot of cradles when still in the service.
Even though I was an old man still flying because of a late start, the rest
of the squadron was of prime breeding age. Granddaughter's sleeping in the
crib I built, because she did her cradle time in her mom's. Twenty-five
years makes cherry look really rich!
I have a Steel City myself. Concession to age more than need, as my old
Craftsman had no table crank, and my back isn't what it used to be. I like
their combination of features, and the price was right. As good as the old
Craftsman, no, but as good as any other out there that I could see.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I've had this DP for about six months. Used it several times but until
> this project I hadn't really put it through its paces.
>
> It's this cradle:
> http://www.cherrytreetoys.com/prodinfo.asp?number=42-197&aitem=11&mitem=15
>
> Oh, and no it doesn't have a laser on it.
>
Be sure to post pictures of the cradle when done. I can see where a good
drill press makes life easier with the way the ends are on that.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/
De Ja Vuuuuuuu!
Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
V8013-R
"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>> Speaking of drill "press" machines... You got me thinking... And I
>> remembered this post from another forum so... Take a look at this metal
>> forming press operation. How many of YOU would work in conditions like
>> this:
>>
>> http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2ca_1179747718
>
> Wow - great reminder to be thankful for the job I have! And we think
> carpal tunnel is a workplace hazard - I wonder how many limbs they
> lose per year?
> And to the OP, I'm glad you're happy with your DP - if my old Atlas
> ever dies (yeah, right) the Steel City would definitely be a
> consideration as a replacement. Mine has something like 4.75" quill
> travel, and I've appreciated that several times! I can't believe most
> of the low- and mid-priced modern ones only have 3 inches or so of
> travel. Six would be great. Enjoy!
> Andy
>