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Joe AutoDrill
 
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Default Drill Press: variable speed vs. multi-speed

I find really slow speeds to be more useful in woodworking than more or
higher speeds. The slowest speed on my DP is about 500, and I often wish
for something much slower, like 100, when using large forstner bits.


Can you elaborate on how this helps you? Most of my customers prefer
runnign faster than the charts suggest in wood because it gives them a
cleaner cut. Then again, most are not concerned with "burning" the ID of
the hole.

For instance, I regularly send out drills doing 1" holes in wood at 500+
RPM... The cart says 330 for typical woods (maybe wet or sappy woods?)
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