secureideas
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Hello all,
I have right I believe is probably a stupid question. I have a PORTER-CABLE 8-Amp 12-Speed Floor Drill Press that I bought last year (I think, it may have been early this year) to drill pen blanks and various random projects. When I purchased this press, I looked for the longest travel I could get for a reasonable price. But I am having troubles with it, that I am sure could just be me being an idiot. My hope is that either someone can point me in the right direction OR recommend a better drill press as I have read some things being an issue with this one.
So my first problem is the drill seems to struggle in drilling. The wood will catch or such and prevent the bit from spinning. Additionally when I first turn it on, the bit doesn't spin at all for a few seconds. It is as if the belts are slipping. I have replaced bits for brand new ones thinking maybe they were dull. This happens in all types of wood and resin. I do clear the bit as I am drilling.
The second problem, which is probably related to the first, is that the arbor falls out periodically. I think it is slipping because of the wood catching, but not sure so I thought I should mention it.
It is pretty irritating as I watch other use their drill presses and they seem to be able to easily drill into what ever they need. All I want is a drill press that can handle pen blanks and other randomness. Nothing fancy here but I would like at least 4" of travel for the larger blanks.
Help?!? <grin> And thanks in advance.
Kevin
I have right I believe is probably a stupid question. I have a PORTER-CABLE 8-Amp 12-Speed Floor Drill Press that I bought last year (I think, it may have been early this year) to drill pen blanks and various random projects. When I purchased this press, I looked for the longest travel I could get for a reasonable price. But I am having troubles with it, that I am sure could just be me being an idiot. My hope is that either someone can point me in the right direction OR recommend a better drill press as I have read some things being an issue with this one.
So my first problem is the drill seems to struggle in drilling. The wood will catch or such and prevent the bit from spinning. Additionally when I first turn it on, the bit doesn't spin at all for a few seconds. It is as if the belts are slipping. I have replaced bits for brand new ones thinking maybe they were dull. This happens in all types of wood and resin. I do clear the bit as I am drilling.
The second problem, which is probably related to the first, is that the arbor falls out periodically. I think it is slipping because of the wood catching, but not sure so I thought I should mention it.
It is pretty irritating as I watch other use their drill presses and they seem to be able to easily drill into what ever they need. All I want is a drill press that can handle pen blanks and other randomness. Nothing fancy here but I would like at least 4" of travel for the larger blanks.
Help?!? <grin> And thanks in advance.
Kevin