Bertie Doe wrote:
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article et,
Dave Liquorice wrote:
I agree that the machine shop price looks to be more than the cost
of a small drill press and vice. One assumes the OP has a suitable
bench it can be bolted down to of course.

I bought an el cheapo from B&Q years ago - one of the first at an
affordable price, for me anyway. And I'd say it gets more use than
any other power pool I have. It's not the most powerful of such
things having a small induction motor so I have it on the slowest
speed all the time. It would take several goes to do 8mm in steel.
;-)

I think B&Q are leaving Homebase behind in the dust, in terms of
product range. Am I alone in thinking HB are highly overpriced?
15mm chrome compression fitting, local store 99p - Homebase £2.99p
2.5m red/blue w/machine inlet hose, local £1.49 - Homebase £4.99p

Rarely if ever use Homobase, never mind green dungarees, the staff should
wear stripey jumpers, berets, masks & carry bags marked 'swag'.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk