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[barra]

Ed. You can trim off the lining neatly and consistantly with a large edge tool. Make a small cut with something like an exacto knife to get started then run around with the edge tool. Holding the tool as flat as possible and having the edge tool sharp will give you a skived appearance.

Barra

[esantoro]

Ed. You can trim off the lining neatly and consistantly with a large edge tool. Make a small cut with something like an exacto knife to get started then run around with the edge tool. Holding the tool as flat as possible and having the edge tool sharp will give you a skived appearance.

Barra

Wonderful, idea. Thanks so much. now i have to learn how to sharpen edgers, because i think mine are getting a bit dull.

My edgers are from Tandy. I have the ones that give the rounded edges and ones that take off more of an angle. Should I use the latter?

Ed

[barra]

Ed. I would probably use the latter. I would prepare your bags as you have been, just don't glue the lining down from the stitching to the edge to allow you to get in there and trim off. See the Major's response on page one. This will achieve the same effect but make the skiving a quick job.

Barra

Edited July 11, 2007 by barra

[esantoro]

Yes, Much quieter, when assembled correctly, you turn it on, and it is quieter than a dryer running without clothes in it.... As for the size, both the drills are the same size, the one differance in the two is the chuck and the handle. I think you will like it once you get used to it.

I got the drill press today and have it all set up but the chuck. I can't figure out how to install it. The directions state that I should tap the chuck lightly onto the spindle, but that doesn't really do anything. I can't imagine the chuck will stay on at 2100 RPMs or higher just by tapping it onto the spindle. I can only imagine what will happen if that heavy chuck comes flying off.

I'll call Harbour Freight tomorrow, but can you guys point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Ed

[MatthewD]

If it is like the old one I used to have, you only put in the chuck when you are needing to change out a bit or setup. Then you remove it and store it somewhere you can find easy...they get lost around my shop a bit to easy at times...

[JohnD]

Ed, if the chuck is the type I'm thinking of, it's a tapered fit and should slide into the spindle. A tap should keep it in place, or raise the table up so the chuck will just touch it when lowered all the way down, place a piece of plywood on the table and with the chuck in the splindle (you may have to hold in place) lower the splindle to the wood to press the chuck into the spindle to hold it. I hope this makes sense. If it's the tapered fit chuck it should work.

John

[esantoro]

Ed, if the chuck is the type I'm thinking of, it's a tapered fit and should slide into the spindle. A tap should keep it in place, or raise the table up so the chuck will just touch it when lowered all the way down, place a piece of plywood on the table and with the chuck in the splindle (you may have to hold in place) lower the splindle to the wood to press the chuck into the spindle to hold it. I hope this makes sense. If it's the tapered fit chuck it should work.

John

The chuck is a tapered fit (JT33). I retracted the teeth all the way into the chuck and gave the nose of the chuck some light taps to get it stuck on the spindle (arbor?????). This didn't work, as the chuck was easily pulled off. I did a bit of research on the net and came up with the conclusion that the only way to install this chuck is by doing exactly what I've been doing.

I went back to the press and this time gave the nose of the chuck some harder whacks with a 2 by 4. The chuck now seems stuck onto the spindle, as it doesn't seem possible for me to pull it off. However, now i am deathly afraid to use the press, because I don't want this 3 lbs chuck flying off and killing anyone, especially me. I don't understand how in the 21st century , this 3 lbs piece of steel is supposed to stay attached just because I whacked it a few times with a piece of wood.

In case you don't hear from me again, it was a great pleasure to be a part of this forum. Thanks for all your help. Though my leathercrafting career was shortlived it was lived to the fullest.

Ed

[JohnD]

I wouldn't be too worried about it, most drill presses, lathe tail stocks and even smaller mills use the tapered fit without incident.

[esantoro]

I wouldn't be too worried about it, most drill presses, lathe tail stocks and even smaller mills use the tapered fit without incident.

I finally got brave enough to turn on the press today. I love how quiet it is. I'm still a bit paranoid about the way the chuck is just supposed to stay on, so I guess I'll watch it carefully and give it a whack every now and then with a 2 by 4. If I need to remove the chuck, what types of wedges am i supposed to use?

Ed

[esantoro]

Hi Beez,

Again, thank you for turning me on to the drill press. Do you ever have to oil these?

Ed

[TZHunter]

Awesome briefcases ! What is the use of the circle loop under the handle? Thanks.

[gunfighter48]

I finally got brave enough to turn on the press today. I love how quiet it is. I'm still a bit paranoid about the way the chuck is just supposed to stay on, so I guess I'll watch it carefully and give it a whack every now and then with a 2 by 4. If I need to remove the chuck, what types of wedges am i supposed to use?

Ed

I have that same drill press and the chuck will stay on it ok. I have done some heavy wood bit drilling with it and it works just fine. I bought a set of drum sanders at Harbor Freight and use the 2 in diameter one for truing up the edges of my double thickness belts, works great.