Taking apart drill for motorized mill

[KyleWolf]

Hi everyone.

I have been reading a lot of the threads people have posted for their motorized mills. I see a lot either use something to stabilize a drill or get a 1/6-1hp motor. The motors are a bit pricey for my tastes, and currently I just grab my drill and away I do, but I would like to make things a little more "hands-off"

I was wondering if anyone has tinkered with taking a drill apart, mounting the motor and chuck alone, and then using a power control knob (like you would when making a stir plate) for managing output. So basically, removing the casing and mounting just the motor inside. kind of like what is seen below.

Any ideas or thoughts. I am interested to know what people think of the idea.

Thanks

 

[IslandLizard]

Get a real motor! Or the famous (<$50) HF Heavy Duty Low Speed drill many of us use. That one even groans under full load, when running at around half speed (~200-300 rpm), but keeps chewing, never stops. It also gets pretty hot after milling 20-25# of grain.

I don't think your portable drill is up to the task in the long run. And it requires rechargeable batteries, they don't last forever either.

There's a thread on using low voltage motors like those used for car seats, etc. They even have trouble.

 

[KyleWolf]

Sorry, I should have specified. The images are for example only. I have a corded Ryobi that works really well and has plenty of power. If I was going to do this, I would use that or something like the HF heavy duty. The image is just an online stock image to showcase the general idea of removing the motor from the casing.