ok this project is doable with a drill press. you just have to steo uo in increments to the big bits. I have the pictures on my phone will try posting to this thread later from my phone. The step drills are nice for the starter holes but you need HSS 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4. 7/8, 1" 1-1/8, 1-1/4,1-3/8 . I stepped up in that order doing the 7/8 in holes today and had no problem. I will tell ya, my buddies new delta Drill press got a workout today and the 3/4 hp motor inst enough IMO. Need a 1 hp motor drill press Min I think. My Bits are sharp and I stalled the motor quite a few times with the 7/8 bit. I am also goint to buy a cheap drip cooler for the bit . something like this with a low vol cheapo pump from HF, a catch pan under the press table and a filter so the pump isn't sucking metal shavings.
I plan to make four of everything next time so I can sell them , got 2 sold to friends already. .... ok now to try the pics with the phone. brb... maybe lol
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ok if this worked pictures should be above this text :p what a pain, had to upload to picassa the dl on this pc then re-up then to forum rofl
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