Drill reassembly
To get the router jig finished I need to drill and tap some holes. So it was about time I got the pillar drill re-assembled.
Brushless motors for power tools
I first came across brushless motors in the form of outrunner motors a few years back powering model aeroplane propellers. More recently I’ve heard about them being used for power tools such cordless drills, and on investigating I’ve learnt that
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TiN coating
I ordered some replacement drill bits this week. I’ve still not really mastered regrinding bits and given my shed time is a bit limited it seemed better to just buy replacements and use the old bits for some project requiring
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Axminster and Makita have got together and are offering a special Pink Makita 10.8v Lion rechargable drill driver. These limited edition drills come with a carry case, selection of drill bits and a charger. The drill can generate 24Nm of
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Tags: breast cancer, Drill, pink
Big drill bits
There’s quite a few different types of drill available in your local DIY store but for making larger holes you need a more specialist tool. Blacksmith Drills These are large sized drills with a smaller shank (typically 13mm). They are
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Countersinking
For the knurling tool I’m making I decided to attach a couple of the parts together with some countersunk screws. This raised the question of how do I ensure I’ve drilled it the right size? Conveniently in the UK the
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
