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The Breakroom => Resources => Topic started by: Bogstandard on April 16, 2011, 02:23:46 PM

Title: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Bogstandard 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.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/bogstandard_photos/From%20June2010/Finedrilling.jpg)



Bogs

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Jasonb 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

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Bogstandard 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.


Jhn

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 16, 2011, 03:58:01 PM

Now, that's worth having! 

Thanks for the heads up John.  :thumbup:

David D

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Ray 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.
Ray

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Spurry 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?
Thanks
Pete

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: John Stevenson 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:

John S.

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Bogstandard 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


John

Title: Re: Tiny drilling aid (UK)
Post by: Spurry 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