O Ostap Member Joined Mar 26, 2015 Messages 26 Jul 31, 2015 #1 Has anyone used Centrotec adapter 496450 with full-size drill press? Does it work in practice and is worth getting for the purpose? Centrotec bits have some play in the chuck, with hand drill you can feel and compensate, but what about drill press?
Has anyone used Centrotec adapter 496450 with full-size drill press? Does it work in practice and is worth getting for the purpose? Centrotec bits have some play in the chuck, with hand drill you can feel and compensate, but what about drill press?
AlexThePalex Member Joined Nov 12, 2008 Messages 7,808 Jul 31, 2015 #2 With a drill press you want absolute precision and centrotec has a tiny wobble, so no, I would not use it.
With a drill press you want absolute precision and centrotec has a tiny wobble, so no, I would not use it.
M mike_aa Member Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 1,338 Location Northeast Ohio Jul 31, 2015 #3 If the adapter is not recommended, is there another way to use centrotec bits like the Zobo in a drill press?
If the adapter is not recommended, is there another way to use centrotec bits like the Zobo in a drill press?
M MrToolJunkie Member Joined Jul 6, 2009 Messages 3,012 Jul 31, 2015 #4 Just chuck them like a normal drill bit.
Kev Member Joined Nov 7, 2011 Messages 7,698 Aug 1, 2015 #5 Alex said: With a drill press you want absolute precision and centrotec has a tiny wobble, so no, I would not use it. Click to expand... Alex is right, but the adaptor is very cheap and it may offer some utility benefit .. depending on your applications.
Alex said: With a drill press you want absolute precision and centrotec has a tiny wobble, so no, I would not use it. Click to expand... Alex is right, but the adaptor is very cheap and it may offer some utility benefit .. depending on your applications.
AlexThePalex Member Joined Nov 12, 2008 Messages 7,808 Aug 1, 2015 #6 mike_aa said: If the adapter is not recommended, is there another way to use centrotec bits like the Zobo in a drill press? Click to expand... Yes, clamp them directly into the chuck of the drill press.
mike_aa said: If the adapter is not recommended, is there another way to use centrotec bits like the Zobo in a drill press? Click to expand... Yes, clamp them directly into the chuck of the drill press.