[pianotech] Size of Pinblock Drill bit?

[Noah Frere]

enlightening. I had already planned on upgrading the chuck, but never
imagined a drill press could be bought for so cheap. Of course that was
like many many years ago...


On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 8:57 PM, Terry Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com>wrote:

> "I actually don't have a drill press yet. If anyone has any mid-priced
> suggestions..."
>
> I've been using a $79 Sears special for many years. I upgraded it with a
> high-quality (low run-out) chuck. It has served me very well. A larger,
> heavier drill press would always be welcome - but you can get by with a
> small one if you wish. Just be sure to put a good chuck on it - I think
> mine is a Jacobs and cost around $100.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
>
> On Mar 6, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Noah Frere wrote:
>
> Will, thanks for the "feed"back.
>
> the old pins were only .265", smaller than 1/0. I prefer to keep it in
> that range. You said "You may find that if you drill for 2/0 pins and use
> a 1/0 pin, your block may well be too loose." I would not drill for 2/0
> pins. I will do as you suggest, and order all 3.
>
> I actually don't have a drill press yet. If anyone has any mid-priced
> suggestions, feel free :)
>
>
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