Tools for AK build

[eightmd]

I was thinking about getting a drill press for some upcoming AK builds. Is there anything in particular to look for? I saw a fairly sturdy 12 speed bench stand drill press at Harbor Freight. and I was wondering if it was strong enough for the job. Should I look for a certain size motor? or anything else?

I was also wondering if a grinder would be useful or if a dremil is all you need to demil the kits.

[ChuckD]

HF has a 5 speed drill press on sale for $59.99 (38119/44506) that would be good if the only thing you wanted it for was demilling AK's. A grinder makes quick work of it, but a dremel will get the job done.

When I was looking for a drill press I posted a similar question and I ended up buying a HF Mill/drill. Will work for AK's, & will also work for finishing AR, 1911 etc 80% lowers. Not to mention other projects. I waited until it was on sale & used a coupon & got it for around $450 if I remember right.

[eightmd]

Yea that's a little more than I wanted to spend. But the more you look the more you talk yourself into it.

[baih777]

You should attend a build party, just to see whats going on.
the cost of the rivet tools and flat bender might change your mind.

[bigbob76]

A cheap drill press is fine. I only use the slowest speed on mine so I don't see any benefit to having a lot of different speeds. The chuck you can hand tighten is handy but the conventional type is probably better. In high school machine shop we were told you need to use the chuck key at all three holes to get the chuck tight. I rarely see anybody do this but I still do it just because.

[osis32]

The math I did eas around 1k if you're starting from scratch from ak builder tools to piss and drill.

[osis32]

Eas= was piss=press.

[ott1]

^
Try using next time.

[hawaii five-0]

If you are near Sacramento or Rio Vista,I can offer you a deal on a brand new drill press that you wont pass up.PM me

[bigcalidave]

Pay attention on Craigslist. Try to get a big press, just makes life easier.

[backstrap]

If you are near Sacramento or Rio Vista,I can offer you a deal on a brand new drill press that you wont pass up.PM me

New in the box 16 speed floor mount big boy. Im honestly tempted to get a second becsause they are great presses.

[scootervb2011]

New in the box 16 speed floor mount big boy. Im honestly tempted to get a second becsause they are great presses.

i got one too from hawaii five-0, well worth it

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