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Bowl_Freak

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Home drill presses...thoughts
« on: March 01, 2016, 01:20:37 PM »
Ive been drilling for well over 15yrs now and im looking to setup a home shop to drill my stuff, it gets old asking to use other peoples drill presses. Been looking at presses online. What specs do i look for for the press. i cant seem to find motor HP on the innovative, Jayhawk website on what their presses use. Is 3/4hp motor too small or can i get away with that. Been looking at Northern Tools 12" table top press and some others but just want to see if its powerful enough. I dont want to spend $1800 if its just for me. Any help would be appreciated.
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Pat Patterson

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2016, 06:39:47 PM »
Have you hear about the KMT setup?   If you're just drilling your own,  this may be a more viable option for you.   I've heard a lot of good things about it.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2016, 07:13:52 PM »
I have one. It works quite well and remarkably consistent. The only part you need to supply is a good strong drill with a 3/8" chuck; an electric seems much better than any battery one for this purpose.

The only problem is the set-up is for your own set pitches; it's fixed: one for your thumb and one for your fingers. (Since I only use 1/4" pitch for both thumb and fingers, all I have to change is the drill bit (I use inserts; so I have one 1 1/8" bit for thumb and one 31/32" bit for the fingers, both supplied by KMT.) To change pitches you need a new piece where the angle is different. Not necessary,of course, if you stick your fixed pitch for thumb and fingers.

http://kmtballjig.com/
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Bowlaholic

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2016, 07:23:54 PM »
The KMT promotional videos show the installation for a Grip Loc thumb.  Can you do a Turbo?
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2016, 08:20:06 PM »
Quote from: Bowlaholic on March 01, 2016, 07:23:54 PM
The KMT promotional videos show the installation for a Grip Loc thumb.  Can you do a Turbo?

If you're asking me, I only use a plain urethane oval insert. I don't use any of the switch grips or IT slugs. I'd be surprised if it couldn't do it. You'd have to ask the KMT guy to know for sure.
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johns811

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2016, 07:59:45 AM »
I have an upright press with a jig and bit set for sale, where are you located. I'm in ohio.


Quote from: Bowl_Freak on March 01, 2016, 01:20:37 PM
Ive been drilling for well over 15yrs now and im looking to setup a home shop to drill my stuff, it gets old asking to use other peoples drill presses. Been looking at presses online. What specs do i look for for the press. i cant seem to find motor HP on the innovative, Jayhawk website on what their presses use. Is 3/4hp motor too small or can i get away with that. Been looking at Northern Tools 12" table top press and some others but just want to see if its powerful enough. I dont want to spend $1800 if its just for me. Any help would be appreciated.
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Bowl_Freak

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2016, 08:38:16 AM »
Im kind of skeptical on that thing. Id much rather just get a press and drill. i know its an investment and willing to exchange getting new stuff all the time to get a drill and be able to drill whenever i want in the privacy of my garage.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2016, 09:50:37 AM »
Quote from: Bowl_Freak on March 02, 2016, 08:38:16 AM
Im kind of skeptical on that thing. Id much rather just get a press and drill. i know its an investment and willing to exchange getting new stuff all the time to get a drill and be able to drill whenever i want in the privacy of my garage.

Understood. Versatility can be important. Good luck.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2016, 11:13:51 AM »
If your that skeptical about the KMT contact the guy (sorry, can't remember his name) and see if he will send you his sample for you to try.  I tested it before it got listed on Bowlers Paradise because we were skeptical.  The KMT will drill holes as clean or cleaner than a mill.  You can buy extra pitch plates to have different pitches and just get the size bits you need.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2016, 12:30:27 PM »
I heard of a local bowler who has KMT and when I first of this, he was drilling for himself only. Few years later, I heard he drills for two other people, friends of his.

I think this a good Idea, cost is much much much lower than a mill, especially if you're just drilling for yourself.

If bought 3 to 4 balls a year, I would buy myself one. Or drill for friends, but they buy their own plates.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2016, 12:54:25 PM »
So whats the cost of the KMT?
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2016, 01:13:20 PM »
He posted on another site $199 for jig and 2 plates for $199+20 shipping.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2016, 11:11:28 PM »
$269+$20 shipped on ebay.
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2016, 05:34:21 AM »
You can also find him regularly on BBE.com. He also advertises there; so it;s easy to find some of his links.
Here's one post for sale of his product(s) there:
http://bowlingballexchange.com/showthread.php?p=513037#post513037
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2016, 06:37:00 AM »
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