air drill

[Nielsenbe]

I am waiting for my kit to arrive. What sort of air drills are you guys
using? I guess what RPM is my biggest question. Thanks, Brad



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[klehman]

Brad
I use a very cheap import 2600 rpm drill with split point #40 drill bits.
I also have a 3000 rpm small light and quiet Taylor drill that I usually
leave a #30 bit in. That one is not really suitable for starting new
holes because it starts suddenly instead of slowly. Two drills cuts down
on a lot of bit changing.
I also use a cheap 90 degree miniature grinder with 3/32 and 1/8"
collets for things like floor channels. That critter turns about 25,000
rpm and is a touch on the fast side ;)...
A drop of oil each day works better than the automatic oilers. Recommend
a two cylinder compressor with at least a 1.5 hp electric motor (real
hp.). More is better!
Ken

Nielsenbe@aol.com wrote:

I am waiting for my kit to arrive. What sort of air drills are you guys
using? I guess what RPM is my biggest question. Thanks, Brad

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[Ralph Baker]

I bought a Sioux 3600 rpm 1/4" and after my wife used it I had to buy
another as she wouldn't give it back. Money well spent in my opinion.
Also get the light weight small diameter hose and couplers from Avery.
One battery operated with at least 3/8" chuck is useful for the larger
holes and reaming.
Ralph Baker


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[Gordon Mohr]

I bought an air drill and found it noisy, used a LOT of air, the heavy hose
was a pain, and after drilling a few dozen holes it got so cold it
practically had frost on it. I built my whole plane using an electric
drill and much prefer it. You can find 3/8" electric drills that are
single geared (eg: SKIL, DeWalt) so they spin 2500 RPM or more and I find
that is adequate. For the 1/32" holes, especially in tight areas, try a
Dremel tool. Just set the speed down so the bit doesn't chatter and
oblongate the hole. At 10,000 RPM or so, it's so fast it's just like
poking a needle through.
Gordon Mohr

At 11:41 PM 15/02/03 -0500, you wrote:

I bought a Sioux 3600 rpm 1/4" and after my wife used it I had to buy
another as she wouldn't give it back. Money well spent in my opinion.
Also get the light weight small diameter hose and couplers from Avery.
One battery operated with at least 3/8" chuck is useful for the larger
holes and reaming.
Ralph Baker


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[klehman]

Probably only .01 but I use a 1/4", 50' or so coiled polyurethane hose
hanging from the rafters which seems to work better than an electric
cord for me. My electric cord likes to pull a little lose and I keep
expecting it to short against an aluminum edge and straigten my hair
out... Probably a good idea to use a ground fault interupter with those.
I find the portables a bit heavy and a bit slow (bigger burr) but great
to have around for some stuff. I guess there's lots of ways to make
holes in aluminum.
Ken

Bill Delcambre wrote:

My .02;

After building about 1/2 of my first plane, I realized that I spent as much
time working around and re-routing extension cords and air hoses, that I
caved in an bought a good battery powered drill. That drill finished the
first plane and lived through 2 re-builds (no, not the same plane...). I'm
afraid that the Moose did it in. It was buried last month and replaced with
a good DeWalt. The only time I use an air drill, is when I need my old
angle drill. I've got a good, compact, 1/2" air drill, but I curse the hose
every time I use it. The air drill is smaller and does turn faster, but my
vote goes for a good (let me emphasize GOOD) cordless drill. I've just
never been in that much of a hurry to drill the hole.

Hey guys, it's about 60 degrees, outside. :)

Bill Delcambre
Lafayette, LA

I bought an air drill and found it noisy, used a LOT of air, the heavy

hose

was a pain, and after drilling a few dozen holes it got so cold it
practically had frost on it. I built my whole plane using an electric
drill and much prefer it. You can find 3/8" electric drills that are
single geared (eg: SKIL, DeWalt) so they spin 2500 RPM or more and I find
that is adequate. For the 1/32" holes, especially in tight areas, try a
Dremel tool. Just set the speed down so the bit doesn't chatter and
oblongate the hole. At 10,000 RPM or so, it's so fast it's just like
poking a needle through.
Gordon Mohr

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[Bill Delcambre]

My .02;

After building about 1/2 of my first plane, I realized that I spent as much
time working around and re-routing extension cords and air hoses, that I
caved in an bought a good battery powered drill. That drill finished the
first plane and lived through 2 re-builds (no, not the same plane...). I'm
afraid that the Moose did it in. It was buried last month and replaced with
a good DeWalt. The only time I use an air drill, is when I need my old
angle drill. I've got a good, compact, 1/2" air drill, but I curse the hose
every time I use it. The air drill is smaller and does turn faster, but my
vote goes for a good (let me emphasize GOOD) cordless drill. I've just
never been in that much of a hurry to drill the hole.

Hey guys, it's about 60 degrees, outside. :)

Bill Delcambre
Lafayette, LA

I bought an air drill and found it noisy, used a LOT of air, the heavy

hose

was a pain, and after drilling a few dozen holes it got so cold it
practically had frost on it. I built my whole plane using an electric
drill and much prefer it. You can find 3/8" electric drills that are
single geared (eg: SKIL, DeWalt) so they spin 2500 RPM or more and I find
that is adequate. For the 1/32" holes, especially in tight areas, try a
Dremel tool. Just set the speed down so the bit doesn't chatter and
oblongate the hole. At 10,000 RPM or so, it's so fast it's just like
poking a needle through.
Gordon Mohr

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