The Home Machinist!

I guess I could have been a bit more informative... I have an old 16 speed 15" 3/4 hp drill press. It needs to be a blind hole, 7/8 dia as close to dead center as possible. The only lathe I have access to is a 12 in wood lathe. After seeing it in writing I am not real sure it is possible While ...

I am a locksmith by trade and have literally drilled a few thousand holes in 16g hollow metal door frames as well as safe doors that have drill resistant hard plate protecting the lock so I have a bit of experience here, a good quality american drillbit should go straight thru that. I personally use...

I have one and do not need it...if you do message me then it could be yours..

Hi all, new here and I want to basically hollow out a 5 inch long piece of #8 rebar....should I even attempt this on a drill press??