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Chris W wrote in message news:pIDed.78756$cJ3.45421@fed1read06...
Scott wrote: I need to make a specialized tool and am looking for a way to drill a 1/16" hole EXACTLY in the center of the end of a piece of say 1/2" of 3/4" solid aluminum rod. In other words, I am trying to make something similar to a screwdriver using solid aluminum rod for the handle and 1/16" brass rod as the blade. Put the 1/2" round in your drill press chuck. Clamp a small table top clamp to the end of the round sticking out of the drill chuck. Carefully lower the spindle till the clamp is on the drill press table. Carefully clamp the table top clamp to the drill press table. Now release the chuck raise the spindle, put in the 1/16' drill bit and drill the hole. I've never tired it but it should work pretty well. -- Chris W Not getting the gifts you want? The Wish Zone can help. http://thewishzone.com "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania What I do for wood dowels is, get different size washers with different size holes. Find one that is the same size as the dowel your drilling and use the washer as a guide. lou |
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