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PVC Dremel drill press

by amjohnny on August 8, 2013

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Intro: PVC Dremel drill press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 1: Materials and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 2: Fix Dremel on a board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 3: Assemble base frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 4: Make parts and assemble slide section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 5: Make parts and assemble handle supporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 6: Make parts and assemble handle slide section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 7: Put board for base and adjust dremel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 8: Make a stop rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 9: Make a stopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Intro: PVC Dremel drill press

PVC is easy find material. Not only work for plumbing, it also can make many things. Here is how I made a Dremel drill press with PVC.
All of the materials could be found in local hardware stores.

Step 1: Materials and Tools

Materials:
2"x1"bushing 1
1"cross 3
1"x3/4"tee 1
1"x3/4"bushing 3
1"x3/4"bushing spgxfpt 1
1"pipe 4 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) 1
1"pipe 2"long 2
3/4"crossing 1
3/4"tee 7
3/4"elbow 3
3/4"plug mpt 1
3/4"pipe 20 1/8"long 1
3/4"pipe 11"long 1
3/4"pipe 2 5/8"long 1
3/4"pipe 2 3/4"long 1
3/4"pipe 5"long 1
3/4"pipe 7"long 2
3/4"pipe 6"long 1
3/4"pipe 2 3/8"long 2
3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) 6
1/2"elbow 4
1/2"pipe 11 1/2"long 2
1/2"pipe 4 1/4"long 2
1 1/2"conduit clamp 2
rubber stopper 1

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springs (from 4"sprinkler body) 2

9 1/2" x 8 1/2" board 1
5" x 6" board 1
Tools:
drill+bits
dremei+bits
pvc cutter
screw drivers
countersink
sand paper
wrenches
measuring devices
pencil
glue
screws
Tips:
1)The spring is from 4" sprinkler body.
2)The 1 1/2"conduit clamp is just fitting Dremel 4000. You can find in electrical department of hardware store.
3)Class200pe grade pipe inner diameter is bigger than sch40 grade. Some parts have to be Class200pe grade.

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Step 2: Fix Dremel on a board

Screw dremel on the 5"x 6"board with two conduit clamps. Cut the 2"x1"bushing as pictures, screw the top piece on the back of the 5" x 6" board and glue it with a 2" long
1"pipe.

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Step 3: Assemble base frame

Glue the drill base frame with 3/4" tees and pipes. Glue the 20 1/8"long 3/4"pipe as main pole, be sure it is 90 degree vertical to base frame. Cut a 1"x3/4"bushing, glue
the top piece on the 1"x3/4"tee, and slide it into the end of the main pole. Assemble 3/4" elbow and the 11" long 3/4"pipe as sub-pole as pictures shown. Wait to screw
them in next step, be sure those two poles are parallel. Then I did sand both poles a little bit. Put the springs.

Image Notes
1. 3/4"pipe 2 3/8"long
2. 3/4"pipe 7"long
3. 3/4"pipe 6"long

Image Notes
1. 3/4"pipe 20 1/8"long

Image Notes
1. this is what we want

Image Notes
1. 3/4"pipe 2 5/8"long
2. glue the cut bushing on here

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Image Notes
1. 1" fitting inner diameter is just fit 3/4" fitting outer diameter
2. slide to the end of the pole

Image Notes
1. 3/4"pipe 11"long

Step 4: Make parts and assemble slide section

Cut two 1"x 3/4"bushing to three pieces as picture shown. We need only the top piece and 2nd piece. Polish their inner diameter with Dremel till they can very easy slide
on that two poles (3/4" pipe). Glue them and 1"crosses and 1"pipes as pictures shown. Be sure two crosses are parallel and the third one is 90 degree to them. Put this
slide part on poles.

Image Notes
1. we need both of them

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Image Notes
1. polish inner diameter

2. we need both of the 1st and 2nd pieces and need double sets

Image Notes
1. 90 degree to the lower cross
2. glue or screw two 1" crosses with a 2" long 1" pipe. Be sure two crosses are
parallel.
3. glue 1st piece of cut bushing
4. glue 1st piece of cut bushing
5. 1"pipe 4 1/2"long (Class200pe grade)

Image Notes
1. glue the 2nd piece of cut bushing
2. glue the 2nd piece of cut bushing

Step 5: Make parts and assemble handle supporting

Cut the 3/4" cross each side 7/16" off and glue two 3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) in both sides, then glue this part on sub-pole in 90 degree to lower 1" cross,
glue 5" long 3/4" pipe on it. Assemble 3/4"elbows and 2 3/4" long 3/4" pipe as pictures shown, wait to screw later.
Slide the sliding parts to fit and adjust elbows connection till it is very smooth and easy slide. Now screw all of the elbows to connected pipes.

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Image Notes
1. cut 7/16 on both sides

Image Notes
1. we only want this

Image Notes
1. 3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) glue into both side
2. 3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) glue into both side
3. 3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) glue into both side

Image Notes
1. glue on sub-pole
2. 3/4"pipe 5"long

Image Notes
1. 3/4"pipe 2 3/4"long

Image Notes
1. slide to fit. Then screw elbows

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Step 6: Make parts and assemble handle slide section

Sand two 3/4" tees till they can easy rotate in a 1" cross inner diameter as shown in pictures. Glue 3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) in both sides of these two tees.
Assemble them with 1/2" elbows and pipes, one side 1/2" pipe go through 3/4" cross which has glue on sub-pole. Screw all of the 1/2" elbow and pipes. Now the handle
is ready.

Image Notes
1. sand here

Image Notes
1. glue 3/4"pipe 1/2"long (Class200pe grade) in both sides

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1. sand till easy rotate

Step 7: Put board for base and adjust dremel

Screw 9 1/2" x 8 1/2" board on the base frame. Recommend use countersink. Check Dremel and adjust.
If you only need a drill press, the PVC Dremel drill press has been already finished.
Next step is only want to give it more functions.

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Image Notes
1. put a piece plastic to adjust level

Step 8: Make a stop rubber

For give it more functions, I made a stopper for this drill press so that it also can do some router and sand jobs.
Buy a rubber stopper in hardware store, drill a hole in center(use the PVC drill press, it's working now), put screw in it and hold on hand drill run it on a sand paper to get
the rubber thin to fit into a 1"x 3/4" fpt bushing. Drill one side of rubber hole bigger in half way so the screw head can go inside.

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Step 9: Make a stopper

Drill a hole in a 3/4" plug and screw with the rubber. Glue 1" x 3/4" fpt bushing into 1" cross of the slide part, screw the stop rubber in it. When need to do some router or
sand jobs, screw the plug tightening the rubber stopper with the sub-pole can fasten the dremel in one point to work as a router.
Ok, the PVC Dremel drill press is ready hope some people would like it.

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alfredmoses says:

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Apr 20, 2016. 11:04 AM REPLY

This is tooo good excelento man, is it possible for you to send the details in PDF to alfredmalusi@gmail.com

KarstenF1 says:

Apr 1, 2016. 3:52 PM REPLY

WOW! !!
A great idea.
Is it possible to get the instructions?
shai_hulud@gmx.li
Next week i'll go to look for the parts.
Have a nice weekend.
Greetings from Germany.

mohamed4data says:

Feb 24, 2016. 10:11 AM REPLY

Nice one. ..
could you show the assembly steps video of this project.

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Feb 23, 2016. 5:09 AM REPLY

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RobertoR39 says:

Jan 1, 2016. 6:35 PM REPLY

Muy Bueno!!!!! Pero falta un plano para identificar las piezas ,con sus respectivos diametros..igualmente estoy tratando de fabricar uno para un taladro de
mano..Saludos Cordiales.De Buenos Aires..Argentina

AznanH says:

Dec 13, 2015. 9:14 AM REPLY

i like !

MadHatterDrew says:

Nov 10, 2015. 1:03 PM REPLY

does it only work for the dremel 4000, or can you incorporate any dremel into it.

Yonatan24 says:

Sep 29, 2015. 5:24 AM REPLY

Hi, I've added your project to the "Top 5 DIY Dremel Drill Presses"
This is the link If you are interested:
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amjohnny says:
Thank you added my project!

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Sep 30, 2015. 5:22 PM REPLY

uniquo says:

Sep 26, 2015. 3:39 AM REPLY

where is the pdf?

TimothyV5 says:

Sep 15, 2015. 8:45 PM REPLY

I love these plans, I have worked with pvc before. Very easy materials to work with. I just bought a Dremel 4000 series, hoping you can tell me how much the
supplies cost. Or if anyone else has made these could tell me would be great.

neggy73 says:

Aug 10, 2013. 3:31 AM REPLY

Very clever. Do you find drilling metal causes any bending of the PVC?

MattiR says:

Jul 23, 2015. 9:20 AM REPLY

Just take it slow with the highest speeds and don't use those spade bits (the dremel can't handle such torque). It's just fine, the PVC is the last thing to
bend like the author already said. But yea, I built this and it happily drills 1/2" holes to steel (with twist bits).

amjohnny says:

Aug 10, 2013. 3:38 PM REPLY

I believe Dremel is a high speed, low torque tool. When you give higher pressure on it, Dremel will stop to run before the pvc bending.

spike02 says:

Mar 31, 2015. 7:57 AM REPLY

My dremel 4000 is on the way, when it gets here I'M DEFINITELY making this. Will post pics.

steezebe says:

Dec 23, 2014. 7:01 PM REPLY

I'm trying to build one now, but I can't seem to find any of the "200pe" PVC. Is that tubing referred to by another name? I have everything assembled but
because I can't find the thinner walled PVC, it's not complete. Thanks for the help!

Redhaed says:

Nov 11, 2014. 12:40 PM REPLY

Bought a new Dremel tool last week. Definitely going to build my own Drill press with this Instructable! I'll add the images when i'm ready, thanks for the
inspiration :D

etywoniak says:

Sep 28, 2014. 1:44 AM REPLY

Has anyone built this in metric units? I live in the not-so-crazy part of the world and really need a dremel drill press but don't wanna pay the price Dremel has
set.

wood doctor says:

Sep 26, 2014. 10:12 PM REPLY

wood doctor says:

Sep 26, 2014. 10:11 PM REPLY

awsome going to give it a go

wood doctor says:

Sep 26, 2014. 10:10 PM REPLY

awsome going to give it a go.

mneil1 says:

Jul 3, 2014. 6:47 AM REPLY

I love this idea but looks material expensive

fozzy13 says:

Jun 26, 2014. 12:39 PM REPLY

This is really cool! I can't believe I hadn't seen this yet.

mosspossum says:

Apr 25, 2014. 3:44 PM REPLY

Impressive!

acj415 says:
started buying parts at home depot...too expensive

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Apr 16, 2014. 4:31 PM REPLY

DanTDM says:

Feb 1, 2014. 7:40 AM REPLY

I made one and i used i t to build a geiger coutner

zarmons says:

Jan 31, 2014. 10:14 AM REPLY

nice one.i like it

Serega_Canada says:

Oct 13, 2013. 3:16 PM REPLY

Nice )) so many new ideas )) great work, i have lots to learn from ))

poofrabbit says:

Aug 31, 2013. 9:07 PM REPLY

Hey congratulations on being a finalist in the weekend projects contest! This was a really slick idea! Good luck!

amjohnny says:

Sep 1, 2013. 8:59 PM REPLY

Thank you!

iOskr says:

Aug 22, 2013. 10:14 AM REPLY

I think that really smart design. Thanks for sharing

quirxi says:

Aug 22, 2013. 7:22 AM REPLY

I like your design very much - thanks for sharing !

Blechmen says:

Aug 19, 2013. 8:56 AM REPLY

Great idea, clear instructions very simple and I would love to see a video of it in action,
PS. I voted
Blechmen

anthonyguerrero says:

Aug 18, 2013. 10:29 AM REPLY

Great Idea!

codename-3c says:

Aug 18, 2013. 1:15 AM REPLY

This is so awesome! What a great idea, I can't wait to build one of my own! =D

mmoran6 says:

Aug 17, 2013. 3:42 PM REPLY

Perfect!

mehdi mohammadi says:

Aug 16, 2013. 1:05 AM REPLY

you are Genius !

precision says:

Aug 13, 2013. 8:47 PM REPLY

I just finished building it. It works very well, some of my parts are a little different , but the design is all yours ! Cost was about $23 because I had to buy a new
can of glue. Tip: dry fit everything before screwing/gluing, since not every manufacturer is exactly the same and adjustment will be needed.

amjohnny says:

Aug 14, 2013. 10:18 AM REPLY

You are right. Good job.

danwsmith7 says:

Aug 12, 2013. 6:51 PM REPLY

how much did the materials cost?

amjohnny says:

Aug 13, 2013. 6:06 PM REPLY

The most expensive unit is sprinkler body which cost $2.30/each if you buy in store. I got the springs from broken sprinkler bodies(see the broken line on
the cap in the picture), recycled short piece pipes and boards. Without Dremel, the total cost is around $20 and if I didn't put the stopper(last two steps)
the cost should be around $15,

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doctorkred says:

Aug 13, 2013. 5:50 AM REPLY

Fantstico, me gusta mucho.

Fantastic, I love it.

Monomann says:

Aug 12, 2013. 2:51 PM REPLY

Fantastic idea! Great write-up!

l8nite says:

Aug 11, 2013. 9:36 PM REPLY

really nice. I'm saving this for a future build !

1marcelfilms says:

Aug 11, 2013. 8:13 AM REPLY

Nice, realy clear and good instructions, if i had some more time and money i would definitely build it

Ty Mashaw says:

Aug 10, 2013. 6:49 PM REPLY

I've had an idea to make one of these. Thanks for posting!

technovative says:

Aug 10, 2013. 9:18 AM REPLY

amjohnny, I really appreciate your ad-hoc engineering skills. This is another creative use of PVC pipe and fittings that you've come up with here.

amjohnny says:

Aug 10, 2013. 4:24 PM REPLY

Thank you technovative. I want to try to get PVC moving. Normally PVC was used to make like furniture or something which has no frequent moving
parts. I believe PVC is also strong in some moving parts if you give them proper design. I used one piece of PVC pipe as a bearing for my PVC pool
hose reel. It has been used for two years and worked very well even no some wear.

Alvarben says:

Aug 10, 2013. 11:33 AM REPLY

Thanks!

NVDevastator says:
How could this accident have been prevented lol. Awesome, who would thought

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