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Offline Bogstandard

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Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« on: April 16, 2011, 02:23:46 PM »
Another little thing I have seen that has only very recently become available in the UK for very small outlay. The cheapest I have seen these before (excluding chuck) is well over 20 squid, from the US, then you would need to pay import duty as well. At this price, they are a real bargain, and if you are into the market for one, now is the time to get one while on special offer.


http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/New-Products/Micro-Drill-Adaptor

Not really worth trying to make yourself.

This is mine, fitted with a tiny keyless chuck, available from Chronos.





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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2011, 03:20:41 PM »
Thats a good buy Bogs, certainly better than the £250 from J&L although that does include a chuck

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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2011, 03:25:28 PM »
Jason,

That would be the one with an Albrecht chuck, they alone cost about 100 squid apiece after vat and postage.


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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2011, 03:58:01 PM »
Now, that's worth having! 

Thanks for the heads up John.  :thumbup:

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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2011, 04:13:30 PM »
That is a good deal Bogs.  I made mine a while back and had to redo it 3 times for more accurate mating of the parts and sliding fits.  Should I ever need another one, it will bought and not made by me.  They are very useful.
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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2011, 07:03:13 PM »
Good idea again John.

The Arc reference is spot on, but I'm having difficulty finding the chuck at Chronos. Been through 256 items without a sniff. Any hints?
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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2011, 07:44:20 PM »
A bit better than the £183 Myfords want for theirs, mind you they do sell the chuck with it.  :doh:

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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2011, 07:49:28 PM »
Pete,

I have just been thru them as well, nothing.

I bought some a few months ago and I think I informed everyone about them, but maybe over on Hmem, but it no looks like they no longer stock them. They were 16 squid each.

The only place I found them now is here,

http://rotagriponline.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=84&Itemid=29

At about 32 squid.

It is the JT0 fitting that causes the problem. I need to open one of mine out to JT1 so that I can fit it onto my Meddings high speed drill.

Looks like it will have to be a keyed chuck you go for.

BTW, have a look at the LMS prices, although they aren't in stock

http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3668

http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_related.php?RelatedID=1267463766


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Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2011, 10:18:01 AM »
John
Shame I missed your Hot Tip on HMem....it is a job to keep up with them all though. :)

I had scanned the Rotagrip offerings. The PKC3 @ £32 was the nearest I found to your item, that's why I asked. Rather reluctant to revert to using chuck keys again, so will keep my eyes open for some more Hot Tips.

Thanks for checking for me. :wave:

Pete