Re: Welding Newbie

To all member DIYers, any info on these brands of drill press,
POWER CRAFT and LOTUS, also KYK and JOHNSONS ELECTRIK.
I've seen these brands being sold at BIG R, Robinsons handyman in Cainta and at HANS TOOLS Shang in Mandaluyong. Your inputs will be very much appreciated.;)

@ossie

Hi there sir ossie, I've been browsing over your previous postings regarding your poor mans metal bender again and again. I think its cool and trully am impressed with the finished result, very handy and practical, even am tempted to make one for my personal use.

Will it be OK with you if I make one na naka pattern sa design, specs and dimensions mo with maybe little changes if I see a need for one or two. This tool if matatiaga kong gawin for sure be a great help in future welding projects, great job sir.

Matatagalan pa ako to make one cuz I'm still searching for a good and reliable and not too expensive drill press. THANKS.8)

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Of all the drill press brands you mentioned above I'd probably go with the Powercraft if I only had those choices.

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Metal working is more on fabrication. Welding around 30% or maybe less depending on what you do.

The bender WIP none the less is a good way to build up skills for more demanding work.

This bench grinder needs a good solid and wider tool rest upgrade later. Best to keep the tool rest as close as possible to the stone.

Pattern made now so it's cakewalk for the 3 remaining flat bars.

However I wish I had a belt sander for this particular task.

Bosch should bring out their bench grinder locally too. It's available in Europe so it's a 220V model. The new Makita bench grinders have some clearance issues because of the change in body design.

Be Safe and make sure to wear Dust Mask and Goggles when grinding.

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Thanks sir JayL for your thoughts, but is'nt all the brands that I have mentioned are all made in China, how about other brands that are made in Japan or USA do you know of any or can you suggest one or two good brands: THANKS.:cool:

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Thanks sir JayL for your thoughts, but is'nt all the brands that I have mentioned are all made in China, how about other brands that are made in Japan or USA do you know of any or can you suggest one or two good brands: THANKS.:cool:

Yes they are all Made in China. However I noticed that Powercraft is geared more towards the commercial market. I reckon this has an impact on their product line up quality decisions.

Going Japanese, European or USA then the DP price shoot up abruptly. Probably starting at the 30K mark and up for bench models. Depending on your purpose and intended budget then going with high end gives more precision, quality and durability.

You can also consider the Milton brand if available in your place. It sells in Binondo for around 6.5k+ and this is the one I'm using. Lots to be desired in this DP but for the price paid I can't ask for more.

Re: Welding Newbie

To all member DIYers, any info on these brands of drill press,
POWER CRAFT and LOTUS, also KYK and JOHNSONS ELECTRIK.
I've seen these brands being sold at BIG R, Robinsons handyman in Cainta and at HANS TOOLS Shang in Mandaluyong. Your inputs will be very much appreciated.;)

About drill press, its not that much problem if your on a tight budget. On my experience, only the belt needs replacing, if its the belted type. Try to look for a unit with more flexibility and a stronger motor.

I suggest you go for the Powercraft drill press, its distributed by Tools R Us! in cubao. having a local distributor is better, co'z its easier to have it maintained under warranty repairs.

here's the link http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/744280/Powercraft+Drill+Press+1/2+hp+to+2hp

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@jay,
almost ready for welding na yung bender mo 🙂

@rosy,
no problem, if you still need help regarding the bender builds, you can ask me or jay, we are glad to be of help to PHM community 🙂

is your chisel is also sharp as this? 😀

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For quick low torque gripping these Lockjaw locking pliers are a good choice. Self adjusting.

@ossie

The bending angle of the handle when the dowels are on first settings was affected by the increase in dowel diameter and not making the necessary distance compensation between center holes.. I could bend max 90 degrees only without further modifications.

Other positions are OK.

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The only upgrade I made so far. I eliminated the dowel catch.

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@jay,
almost ready for welding na yung bender mo

@rosy,
no problem, if you still need help regarding the bender builds, you can ask me or jay, we are glad to be of help to PHM community 🙂

is your chisel is also sharp as this? 😀

Pag para doon sa jig yan try to save some of the thick metal for me too. Anong size ng butas and thickness ng metal?

We need more sharper chisels :eek:.

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Thanks guys for your thoughts, infos and encouragements, actually I'm considering two brands of drill press, the POWERCRAFT down at
Robinsons Handyman and the JOHNSONS ELECTRIK at Hans Tools at the Shang in Mandaluyong because t hey also offer after sales service,
I think they are also distributor of Johnsons Electrik products.

Maybe I'll give them a visit this coming sunday and check out their drill press;)

Re: Welding Newbie

Thanks guys for your thoughts, infos and encouragements, actually I'm considering two brands of drill press, the POWERCRAFT down at
Robinsons Handyman and the JOHNSONS ELECTRIK at Hans Tools at the Shang in Mandaluyong because t hey also offer after sales service,
I think they are also distributor of Johnsons Electrik products.

Maybe I'll give them a visit this coming sunday and check out their drill press;)

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@jay,
no, its for the gate lock i did last summer este last year hehehe

Pag para doon sa jig yan try to save some of the thick metal for me too. Anong size ng butas and thickness ng metal?

We need more sharper chisels :eek:.

The bending angle of the handle when the dowels are on first settings was affected by the increase in dowel diameter and not making the necessary distance compensation between center holes.. I could bend max 90 degrees only without further modifications.

thats ok, you can always use the other holes next to first dowel hole hehe dont worry, its also the same with my bender version.

can't wait to see you bender's version in action na 🙂

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goodluck on tool hunting. mukhang mapapasabak kaagad sa builds ang DP mo hehe

Thanks guys for your thoughts, infos and encouragements, actually I'm considering two brands of drill press, the POWERCRAFT down at
Robinsons Handyman and the JOHNSONS ELECTRIK at Hans Tools at the Shang in Mandaluyong because t hey also offer after sales service,
I think they are also distributor of Johnsons Electrik products.

Maybe I'll give them a visit this coming sunday and check out their drill press;)

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Rosy

I got my drill press at MyTools along ortigas extension going to taytay. Dai-ichi brand.. well its china. I am pretty darn happy with it. very minimal runout(or almost none, since i use exact diameter dowels , its always a snug fit) 6.5K if i remember correctly. The table needs a fair bit of adjusting everytime you change height. but thats about it.

Try bringing in a material to drill on and drill bit when you check out the johnson elektrik at hanstools or the powercraft at handyman. So you will get a feel, i believe they will let you run it. At least Hanstools will... They let me run their jointer (this is much more hazardouse than a DP)