A drill press can be used for more than just drilling holes. All manner of jigs can be used to increase the tool's versatility. Here's how to make one that can enable your drill press to cut circular patterns or rosettes. Materials:
Table-saw molding cutter
Circle cutter for the drill press
Bench grinder
Drill press and bits
Scrap of vinyl molding
Short bolt and nut
Clamps
- Take the molding bits out of the table-saw molding cutter (figure A).
- Remove the blade from the arm of the circle cutter.
- Use a bench grinder to carve an indentation on the arm of the circle cutter that's big enough to hold a bit from the molding cutter (figure B).
- Use the drill press to drill a hole in the center of the indentation (figure C). Because you're drilling metal, you must set the drill press at a slow speed.
- Drill a hole the same size through a small piece of vinyl molding. Attach the vinyl molding on top of the indentation to act as a buffer between the bit and the arm (figure D).
- Place a molding bit on top of the vinyl molding, and secure it with a nut and bolt (figure E).
- Attach the circle cutter to the drill press. The circle cutter's center drill bit will act as a pivot point for cutting rosettes. If you don't want a hole in the center of the circle you're about to carve, remove the pilot bit from the circle cutter.
- Clamp the work piece firmly to the base of the drill press (figure F).
- Drill into the work piece at a medium speed.
RESOURCES :
Craftsman Tools
Website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Delta Woodworking Tools
Deltak Power Tools
Website: www.deltamachinery.com
National Tool and Manufacturing Co.
National Tool and Manufacturing Company
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Phone: 908-276-1600
Fax: 908-276-8616
Email: info@ntm.com
Website: www.ntm.com
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