Homemade Main Line Drill

[inthewoods]

I had some free time this afternoon, and it was raining outside, so I put together a main line drill. I'll get some paint on it tomorrow. Larry (lpakiz) machined out the 5/8 bolt to accept the drill bit. Larry, it looks like you'll be getting the first one! Thanks for your help on this!

Jesse
Inthewoods Sugar Bush

[maple flats]

good work. That looks like it will work like a charm.

[unc23win]

That looks great nice job. Did you use a set screw to hold the drill bit?

[lpakiz]

Yep, that's right. 1/4 28 if I remember right.

[unc23win]

So did you make it so you can change the bits?

[lpakiz]

No, you must change the 5/8 NF bolt and crank assembly. Or we talked about turning shanks down to a common size. Bushings might be another option.......