Drilling pin blocks

[Mike and Jane Spalding]

I don't have anything in my own shop, but in another tech's shop where I work part-time, he uses the vortex chiller available from Pianotek.  Pretty pricy, around $250 if I remember right, but what an amazing job it does!!  Drill 240 holes in a Falconwood block, nonstop, and the drill is still cool enough to handle when you're done.  It's on my wish-list.

Mike Spalding, RPT



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <HazenBannister@cs.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:15 PM
Subject: Drilling pin blocks


> Hi list,
>   What kind of cooling systems does everyone use on the drill press,to keep 
> the bit cool, when drilling pin blocks.This last block I did yesterday,I had 
> a fellow tech over working with me,and we used a cup of ice water,which he 
> said he has used this method a lot,but it's time consuming.I have used air 
> compressor gadgets before,but really did'nt like that well.
> Thanks in advance,
> Hazen Bannister 
>