"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
...
Marc,

What do you do, if anything, regarding the previously referred to
[potential] problem of....the drill's reaction force of ~50 lbs ?

Evan suggested a tether. Thoughts ?

Also, since a much less expensive AC drill can be had with similar
capabilities, why did you think the DC unit worth the difference,
especially since the batteries must be recharged anyway ?

I would definitely consider a length of cable shackled to a pad eye. When
my heavy duty drill grabs it is impossible to hold on. It could break your
arm.

The battery operated drill will be a little more mobile but mainly you don't
have a cable carrying 120VAC laying around the cockpit.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

Yes, I damaged my wrist using a Milwuakee 1/2" hammer drill, when it
kicked back. That drill's rotational axis is parallel to your arm and
resisting the rotational force is a problem. The Milwaukee right
angle drill's rotational force is perpendicular to its body and
therefore much more controlable.

On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 09:00:23 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

"Courtney Thomas" wrote in message
...
Marc,

What do you do, if anything, regarding the previously referred to
[potential] problem of....the drill's reaction force of ~50 lbs ?

Evan suggested a tether. Thoughts ?

Also, since a much less expensive AC drill can be had with similar
capabilities, why did you think the DC unit worth the difference,
especially since the batteries must be recharged anyway ?

I would definitely consider a length of cable shackled to a pad eye. When
my heavy duty drill grabs it is impossible to hold on. It could break your
arm.

The battery operated drill will be a little more mobile but mainly you don't
have a cable carrying 120VAC laying around the cockpit.