Using a Drill Press to Countersink Like a Mill - Kevin Caron

Sculptor Chuck Girard ( http://www.girardcustomcreations.com ) shows Kevin Caron how to use a drill press like a mill to countersink a screw head.

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• mill
• drill
• screw
• drill bit
• turning
• machinery
• grind
• machinist
• drill bits
• machine parts
• milling machine
• machine shop
• screw head
• cutting tools
• sculptor Kevin Caron

[Rivman251]

As a machinist for over 30 years it's a good technique you use, "Drifting" the motor. I do this every day. One of the best things you can do to save the life of the tool is to slow the spindle down to as slow as you can. a simple reminder, the harder the material the slower the spindle. that will save tooling and prevent work hardening your piece.

[kevincaron]

@Rivman251 Great tips!! Thanks for stopping by...

[theflyinwop]

Clamping down that sliding vise from rotating will reduce a lot of that final vibration your getting to Tough Guy.

The Flyin wop

[kevincaron]

@theflyinwop Got to get around to that........

[SmokinPHorses]

Couple more tips: The countersink tool for SHCS is 82 degree angle....they come in different angles. Set the drill press travel stop for consistent depth...usually flush or a hair below the surface. Cutting fluid saves tooling and improves surface finish, A 3/4" counter sink tool will cover most any size screw normally used. All drilled holes should have at least a slight chamfer to break the sharp and insure good contact area with the fastener. As always, great stuff. Al

[kevincaron]

@SmokinPHorses Great tips!! I hope you guys are taking notes when the pros stop by. I have a note pad right next to the screen for info. like this.

Thanks for posting.

[theflyinwop]

Clamping down that sliding vise from rotating will reduce a lot of that final vibration your getting to Tough Guy. Wood and Stell Chamfers are little differant so ya gotta watch what you by at box store

The Flyin wop

[VisorBlue]

Nice tips! Hey Chuck!

[2alejandro2008]

Great video as always Kevin Thank You!

.....and we did not get cheated at the "hey Kevin what are you doing?" :))

Love it! Great as always

[CBaughman]

@kevincaron Well, that settles it, you have more experience than me; because I have NO idea what the door knob thing is :D