View Single Post
  #1   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 25-07-2016, 15:09
ThaddeusMaximus's Avatar
ThaddeusMaximus ThaddeusMaximus is offline
Thaddeus Hughes
FRC #4213 (MetalCow Robotics)
Team Role: College Student
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Rookie Year: 2012
Location: Shirley, IL
Posts: 76
ThaddeusMaximus is a jewel in the roughThaddeusMaximus is a jewel in the roughThaddeusMaximus is a jewel in the rough
Drill gearboxes?

I know nowadays we like these VersaPlanetaries, but they're heavier and more expensive than the good ol' drill planetary gearboxes of yore (See: Nothing But Dewalts, =0's DeWut kit).

Anyone encountered any other good drills with gearboxes in them that can be acquired for cheap, and are reliable (all metal gears, and housing preferably)? I've heard bad things of new Harbor Freight drills (It IS horror fright...). I'd like a larger ratio, but I'm not looking for shifting (or clutch).

Nicer, easier mounting is always welcome.
__________________
Formula SAE is now the thing I do. #becauseRacecar
But I'll still be a mentor for like, forever.

Check out what I'm up to: http://ppi.ddns.net/blog

"So, wait, what kind of engineer are you? Mechanical? Electrical? Software?"
"Yeah pretty much."
Reply With Quote