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S4Cruiser
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I've grown tired of buying a grease gun, using it, stowing it away in a Tupperware or cabinet to find it's leaked all over the place when I go to use it again. Ending up tossing it (usually some s***ty brand), buying another one...repeat.
Ordered a Lincoln gun, lock-n-load hose end and decided to rig up some sort of a gun holder. This is what I ended up with.
Ordered a Lincoln gun, lock-n-load hose end and decided to rig up some sort of a gun holder. This is what I ended up with.
S4Cruiser
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I am / have been in the market for a mag drill and hope to pull the trigger soon. There are obviously tons of features that distinguish the lower cost to higher cost models, enough to make even a seasoned tooler's head spin. Without getting in the weeds of this or that vice versus, etc. I do have a question on cut depth.
I will likely end up using this for many things but one appealing specific is drilling a hole through a vehicle frame, whether it be for a shackle reverse, etc. Doing so requires a focus on ensuring the hole is drilled square.
Most mag drills in the hobby price line (<1k bucs) have a max cut depth of 2" when using an annular cutter (likely more if using an adpater and twist drill bit).
Is a 2" cut depth going to be sufficient for the specific purpose I detailed above?
I will likely end up using this for many things but one appealing specific is drilling a hole through a vehicle frame, whether it be for a shackle reverse, etc. Doing so requires a focus on ensuring the hole is drilled square.
Most mag drills in the hobby price line (<1k bucs) have a max cut depth of 2" when using an annular cutter (likely more if using an adpater and twist drill bit).
Is a 2" cut depth going to be sufficient for the specific purpose I detailed above?
S4Cruiser
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Another pertinent tidbit of info...
One drill I am looking at has the following specs;
6" stroke length
2" cut depth
Does this mean it can be used to cut a hole 6" deep but only 2" at a time before moving the drill head lower on the magnetic mount?
One drill I am looking at has the following specs;
6" stroke length
2" cut depth
Does this mean it can be used to cut a hole 6" deep but only 2" at a time before moving the drill head lower on the magnetic mount?
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Next time drop by and I'll introduce you to my Dewalt planer.
S4Cruiser
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Maybe I'm dense or just stupid...but would't the cut depth be determined by the annular cutter versus the drill? Unless the drill has a quill mount? i.e.
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Does the drill come with a cutter?
I've never used a mag drill, but I'd imagine that once in place, you can use the full stroke length, with a twist drill that is.
I've never used a mag drill, but I'd imagine that once in place, you can use the full stroke length, with a twist drill that is.
S4Cruiser
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Most do not come with cutters...mainly based on their associated costs. Cutters can be purchased in many different sizes and quality (carbide, quality steel, etc.)
I think you are right about using the entire stroke...but the manufactures do not do a good (or even poor) job of conveying that to the consumer. Next step - call them and ask.
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Yes. I've used these on jobsites when machine shops couldn't get the designs right. What you want are something called jobber's length bits. They're much longer than regular twist drill bits and are designed for reaching hard to reach places. Regardless of stroke length, you can use them to drill as deep as necessary.
You can always reach the surface the drill mag is mounted on. It's usually the far side of a tube you can't reach. The longer bit allows you to get there, as long as the near side is already cut.
I'm sure theres a "thats what she said" joke in there somewhere. probably just after not bein able to reach the far side of the tube
lumbee1
Native American
I purchased this the other day for some upcoming welding projects.
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I purchased this the other day for some upcoming welding projects.
You won't regret it!!
Went to my local Sherwin Williams Auto Paint Supply store, and had an aerosol can mixed up with toyota 045. Was $25.00 for a 20 oz can of enamel. They could also mix up urethane too.
When it warms up for good, I'll report back with how close the color match is.
When it warms up for good, I'll report back with how close the color match is.
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I've grown tired of buying a grease gun, using it, stowing it away in a Tupperware or cabinet to find it's leaked all over the place when I go to use it again. Ending up tossing it (usually some s***ty brand), buying another one...repeat.
Ordered a Lincoln gun, lock-n-load hose end and decided to rig up some sort of a gun holder. This is what I ended up with.
F-ing Genius
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LOL
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
I am so jealous
That reminds me of "a thing" that happened my sophomore year in engineering school, dynamics class. Professor was describing a problem and started with "so, if a lathe is rotating at blah blah and blah blah center of gravity blah blah...." Turns around and asked a question, all students had a blank face until one had the courage to ask "whats a lathe?".
ROBsSON
Yeah thats my dad
That’s awesome man! and Rockwell wernt they one of the best back in the day?
Pretty sure my uncle still runs some of these at his machine shop
So plasma table next right?
