Originally Posted by psychomill In 1/4" you might be able to get away with buying whats called a "S&D" drill (Silver and Deming). For a 1", it should fit your chuck. You don't have a lot of power so just take it easy on it. I've drilled 1" + sized holes on a cheaper and smaller drill press and got by with it.
The 2" hole is tough for trying to drill though. Instead, I use a hole saw. You're only going through 1/4 plate so it should be no problem. Just peck at it with some cutting fluid brushed on. |
I've seen the Silver and Deming sets...what exactly are they that differs from normal drill bits?
Holes saws tend to make really sloppy holes though - but that why there is sandpaper! I know I have a decent set in that size...
Originally Posted by ViperTX Well you could use a bi-metal hole saw, or you could chuck up a boring head on your drill press. |
Boring head? Isn't that what happens after you get married?
Seriously though, what is a boring head? I've seen them in catalogs, but I don't know how they work...