Does anyone here use a Dremel drill press adapter?

All these years, I've been drilling mounting holes with a hand drill, and later on various electric drills. Now I have a powerful cordless Makita drill, with an asymmetrical battery pack. For some reason, I find it very difficult to eyeball properly aligned holes with this awkward tool. For that reason, I've finally decided to bite the bullet, and get something else.

Since I have very limited building space in our condo, I'm considering the Dremel drill press adapter, instead of a bench mounted drill press. I have a practically new variable speed Dremel tool, with most of the accessories bits. It's a wonderful tool, and I've even used the router attachment to cut hinge mortises in doors.

Also, Dremel now has a Work Station model available at additional cost, but the old model drill press adapter would probably do me just as well.

Comments appreciated!

Bill

I hate to disagree with anything Ralph says since he is virtually always spot-on.  However, I do have a Dremel drill press adapter, use it frequently and am very happy with it.  No wobble, adjustable depth gauge, etc.  Not for heavy work obviously but sufficient for model work, at my level at least.

--Ray

I bought the dremel drill press adapter a while ago and I think it is great.  It is perfect to drill holes for motor mount bolts it maple motor mount blocks and other light work such as that.  It is not meant to do what a large drill press can do but for my use in building models I have found it to be quite adequate.

Mike

One thing I like about this forum, is all the excellent information folks are so willing to share! Thanks to all you who offered advice. It was very much appreciated.

The deciding factor for me was size, and intended utilization.

I'm by no means a prolific builder, nor will I ever be. In fact, I find myself favoring ARF/ARC airplanes for my return to C/L flying, after a forty year absence. No guarantee that I'll even be successful, as I've yet to get the first ARF finished, and off the ground. 

Anyway, our local hobby shop offers ten percent off of everything on weekends, and just happened to have a couple of Dremel Work Stations in stock. Looked at the price, looked at the tool, and I couldn't resist. Walked out the door with a total expenditure of $43.19, which is less than the Tower list list price, and way less when shipping was included.

My first impression, is that this is a very nice tool for the money. It's light duty to be sure, but that's what I wanted in the first place, and it's leagues above my old Dremel table saw in quality!

I'll be sure to let you know if it doesn't perform as expected, but so far I'm well pleased with my new toy. 

Thanks again for all the help, folks!

Bill

Bill,

Hope it works out for you.

Bill,
shoot me an email.  lkp1@yahoo.com
I've had one in my junk bin intending to toss it out for years, yes years but thought it might be useful to someone.

I guess if it is worth anything money wise to you just donate to the forum, I'll cover shipping.  Just happy someone could actually find some use for it.

this thing is better than 30 years old. 

No matter what tool you use if the drill bits are dull the holes won't be accurate.
Perry Rose

The price of a real drill press won't kill me, but the volume it occupies in my basement will.

Years ago, I bought this California-made gadjet.  It's a fixture that goes onto a drill for drilling holes in the middle of tubing or pipe.  I built a box and mounted it upside down to use as a "drill press".  It's all I need to drill holes squarely. 

As a "furthermore", it's great at self-locating the centre of stick or tube.

I think the Dremel tends to be too high-revving and not enough "chuck compliance" to be of much use as a drill.