by Phil Kerner | May 27, 2014 | Bridgeport Lessons, Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, The Basics - Drilling
In this lesson, I'll show you a few things: Picking up a center-punched hole with a center drill How to use a "wiggler" How to hold a part with one hand while you're drilling it How to set the depth for a counter bored hole for a screw Let's get...
by Phil Kerner | May 15, 2011 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences, The Basics - CNC Machining, The Basics - Drilling
In this video, I explain how to put holes exactly where you want them vs. hoping that your machine and readout will do the trick. Remember, drills are great for clearance holes and also for removing stock, but they never put a hole perfectly into position (unless you...