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Laguna DP20 Drill Press: First Impressions
After 4 years of wanting to upgrade my drill press, I finally received my Laguna DP20! This video covers why I chose this drill press, what impressed me and what left me disappointed. I have no affiliation with Laguna so I hope I have honestly conveyed my experience thus far: it is like 98% to being a great machine. I'll be looking to upgrade the chuck and I point out a couple other things that could hinder your work.
If you found this entertaining, educational or even enraging, consider buying me a coffee...or a beer;) Please use the link:
www.buymeacoffee.com/projectofscience
Laguna Product Page lagunatools.com/classic/drill-presses/dp20/
I purchased mine through ACME Tools. Also carried by Woodcraft and other vendors.
Product Links (Amazon Links Help Me Out, THANK YOU!)
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Magnetic Square amzn.to/4eSSgdB
Milwaukee Gloves amzn.to/3AcHVtF
Precision Shaft www.mcmaster.com/1031K12/
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Solar Panels Inside Windshields
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I recently ran a pseudo scientific experiment to see how well solar panels placed inside windshields work. If you have a camper van or any vehicle where charging batteries is needed this could be a creative solution that might work for you. Thank you to ALLPOWERS for supplying me with the solar panels. The specific panels I used are the SP029. ALLPOWERS: tinyurl.com/4wz836ts SP029: tinyurl.com/...
Table Saw Technique To Cut Parts More Precisely
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This technique is applicable to almost any woodworking project, things like gift boxes, drawer boxes, door parts, cabinets, etc. It helps me nail the exact outside dimensions on any part. Hope you find it useful too. Product Links (Amazon Links Help Me Out, THANK YOU!): Magswitch Featherboard Pro: amzn.to/4a8Vur0 Miter Gauge: amzn.to/4a7f5aM Caliper: amzn.to/4aqqKRX Tape Measure: amzn.to/3x4lC7...
Don't Use Threadlockers with Plastics
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This video is all about common threadlockers and plastics interacting. This interaction can have disastrous consequences for projects and materials, and I learned about it earlier this year when I destroyed a set of LightLeaf Solar Panels by using Loctite during the install. Not all plastics are reactive and not all threadlockers are made the same! Research and test your own materials! I've tri...
I Destroyed The Best Solar Panels: Not The LightLeaf Follow Up I Expected
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I knew I'd eventually post an update about my LightLeaf Solar Panels, but I didn't think it would be this soon, or that things would take the path they have. I learned a lesson I couldn't believe I never heard of earlier: loctite and polycarbonate DO NOT MIX. Part science experiment, and part Q&A, this video covers the remounting of my LightLeaf Solar Panels on my Mercedes Sprinter Van. After t...
Practical Multimeter Tips (Better Test Leads, Fluke 362 and Klein CL800)
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This is a video all about working with multimeters and what has helped and annoyed me in the past. Regardless of which multimeter you use, upgrading the test leads has greatly improved the work experience. If you found this entertaining, educational or even enraging, consider buying me a coffee...or a beer;). Please use the link: www.buymeacoffee.com/projectofscience Thank you for your support!...
DIY Water Heater: The Design Process
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This video is a crude addendum to the first water heater video I put out. Please watch that video for context: ua-cam.com/video/3-MYiSBSnmE/v-deo.html This video is less refined as I just show how the heater came together as well as some water flow tests. From the first PVC version all the way to installation in my camper van, I tried to pick out the important moments from the footage. If you f...
Make Your Own WATER HEATER For Your Camper Van
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A water heater is an amenity I never wanted in my van due to how complicated and inefficient all the regular options are. So I finally got around to building my own DIY water heater for our camper van conversion. The main goals of the design were to have it function with a water pump, not lose storage space, and be able to power it off my regular fuse panel. If you found this entertaining, educ...
Dummy-Proof Method to Cut Long Consistent Curves
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This is a short little tutorial on how I like to make long curve pieces with zero guess work when building furniture or doing woodworking projects. Minimal clean up and by only relying on pattern bits with the router there is almost no chance of messing things up (unlike a jig saw or bandsaw where a lapse in focus can result in a painful touch up process). I use 1/4" thick plywood scraps but de...
Installing LightLeaf Solar Panels on my Sprinter Van Conversion
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This video covers my installation of four LightLeaf 140W gLeaf solar panels on my Mercedes Sprinter camper van. My old array was built out of three 200W rigid panels, and by swapping out for the LightLeaf panels I saved over 40 lbs of weight! If you'd like to learn all about their products visit www.lightleafsolar.com If you are using thread locker on any of the fasteners to secure the panels m...
How Much I Made on Youtube in 2023 + Ramble About Year One
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Not much more to say other than the title...and thanks to everyone! Cheers! If you found this entertaining, educational or even enraging, consider buying me a coffee...or a beer;). Please use the link: www.buymeacoffee.com/projectofscience Thank you for your support!
Tool Wall Organization Principles + Revamp
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I had a bit of time to finally revamp a few items on my tool wall that had been bugging me. For this video I've tried to summarize my guiding principles when designing tool storage, which the first portion of the video covers. During the second portion I give some details about building my improved storage for my screwdrivers, files, card scrapers, mini-planes, pliers/scissors/snips, saws, chis...
Boosted Dust Collection v2
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This is the second iteration of my dust collection booster. It allows for impressive dust collection at the tool without the need of a bulky, expensive dust extractor and/or shop vac. Please watch the original build video for more theory and background, as well as more comparison to actual shop vacs and festool units. The original build video: ua-cam.com/video/5YLoyflTdK0/v-deo.html If you foun...
No Lathe No Problem: Making Christmas Presents!
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For wood turning, I don't have a lathe in my shop but have a couple more common tools: a drill press and an angle grinder. This is an overview of how I make little presents and trinkets like cork bottle stoppers, bottle openers, tool handles, etc. If you found this entertaining, educational or even enraging, consider buying me a coffee...or a beer;). Please use the link: www.buymeacoffee.com/pr...
Tools That Helped Me In 2023 Ramblefest
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Tools That Helped Me In 2023 Ramblefest
Don't Believe the Hype: Window Shades for your Camper Van Conversion
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Don't Believe the Hype: Window Shades for your Camper Van Conversion
Innovative Lagun Table Design for your Van Conversion
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Innovative Lagun Table Design for your Van Conversion
Crash and Learn: What Happens to a Camper Van in a Collision
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Crash and Learn: What Happens to a Camper Van in a Collision
POS Shop Apron
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POS Shop Apron
4x4 Sprinter Van Conversion vol. 6: Cabinet and Curtain Stuff
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4x4 Sprinter Van Conversion vol. 6: Cabinet and Curtain Stuff
A Mini Ramblefest: Channel Plans and Update
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A Mini Ramblefest: Channel Plans and Update
The Most Compact Camper Van Futon
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The Most Compact Camper Van Futon
Sprinter 4x4 Van Conversion Weight: My Burden to Bear
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Sprinter 4x4 Van Conversion Weight: My Burden to Bear
Tool Organization for People Who Can't Be Organized
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Tool Organization for People Who Can't Be Organized
All About The Countertop I Built For My Van Conversion
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All About The Countertop I Built For My Van Conversion
4x4 Sprinter Van Conversion vol. 5: USB Charging, the Fridge and Reading Lights
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4x4 Sprinter Van Conversion vol. 5: USB Charging, the Fridge and Reading Lights
Camper Van Plumbing Ramblefest
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Camper Van Plumbing Ramblefest
Spin Welding Water Tank Fittings
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Spin Welding Water Tank Fittings
Camper Van Lighting. Making Simple Things Complicated.
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Camper Van Lighting. Making Simple Things Complicated.
Building a Lightweight Van Conversion Kitchen Cabinet
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Building a Lightweight Van Conversion Kitchen Cabinet

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Frenchcrop
    @Frenchcrop 28 хвилин тому

    Thanks for the tip on the EPDM insulation, I’ve been languishing for a solution for that and you sorted it!

  • @tombair1
    @tombair1 2 години тому

    Did you eat the do not eat packets @2:45?

  • @240LTS
    @240LTS 4 години тому

    ... When these (any) covers are in place, has there been any costumer reports about the build up of summer heat/sun/extreme high temperatures damaging the glass, gaskets, etc? Thank you for the video. . Jeff .

  • @fournierluc2205
    @fournierluc2205 21 годину тому

    You provide an interesting perspective, personally I do not like the look of 80/20 cabinets but never took the time to do the calculations you made. I agree that the thin wood construction with glue can be very strong In my shop, have built many boxes using box joints with 6mm pine plywood that I use to store hardware, nuts, bolts, screws and nails and many have over 25lb of hardware in them and after probably 8 to 10 years they are still holding strong. I would be interested in how you secure your drawers with such thin material so they are secure while moving.

  • @Mark-gg6iy
    @Mark-gg6iy День тому

    I fail to understand the advantage of using copper.

  • @jamiecoburn1231
    @jamiecoburn1231 2 дні тому

    As a structural guy I find many of the "van life" construction techniques pretty amusing. Especially cabinetry and wall/insulation/vapor barrier techniques. There are a lot of underqualified over educated people doing silly things. Near 40 years into my career, I learn something new every day. It is rare that though I lean something substantial....This video taught me plenty! Its nice to see someone pushing the boundaries of what can be done with with cabinets. Props and a tip of my hat! Subscribing!

  • @meerzacus
    @meerzacus 4 дні тому

    Great process, I too cannot put things away, as I use them, is there a scientific name for what we have?

  • @ronhochhalter3491
    @ronhochhalter3491 5 днів тому

    Great video, I bought the Powermatic a couple years ago, no complains. This looks like a very nice machine. I like some of the features the Laguna has over the Powermatic. My table is finicky to keep in square. I like the positive stop that you have on this one. I can't stress enough how important it is to have a high quality drill press in my shop. Having variable speed without changing belts is a very useful feature. I don't know if you ever worked with plastics, but if you ever need to drill extremely precise holes in plastic, 3000 RPM works really well. Especially if you buy the tapered plastic specific bits from Crackmaster. I figured you'd have to throw away the junk chuck, although Powermatic did include a Jacobs chuck. But I also purchased the precision taper shafts from McMasterbate, along with a couple keyless chucks that tend to work really well, except do not try to use them with a hole saw. Have fun with your new machine.

  • @TheAlphahot1
    @TheAlphahot1 5 днів тому

    I don't get how the cabinets are built

  • @msing400
    @msing400 7 днів тому

    As a product design director, you are 80% correct simply because we cannot test for all the insane things people do.

  • @andyd9199
    @andyd9199 7 днів тому

    U r lazy

  • @lesliehunter1823
    @lesliehunter1823 9 днів тому

    Had you thought of some "grooved" method?

  • @milkywayan2232
    @milkywayan2232 10 днів тому

    Thank you. I am in the midst of doing a van build out for a person who wants do use it for Occasional camping/ living quarters. I just installed the framework for the Beds whose height can be adjusted by a Motor. As I finish writing this I realize I could have done that better, and set myself up for the next phase which is Area to secure Wall panels and cabinets. Funny thing is it was likely plan number five that are used to install the bedframe. It is strong and will work but now I see a better way. That is what I got from your video. The problem-solving creative process is beautiful, rewarding, frustrating, and time consuming. But if you keep doing it, you will find a way. And don't be swayed by those who minimize What you do and try to get you to do it for less. Likely you are only getting paid for 60 to 90 % of your time anyway. Communicate clearly. Learn to say no. Keep as accurate of a log as you can. Even though that does get in the way of FLOW. Then perhaps realize if you had a safe place to sleep last night, and a good meal today, You are a fortunate person.

  • @mustangandfrankenstein
    @mustangandfrankenstein 10 днів тому

    Paper plates..lol

  • @mechmach7880
    @mechmach7880 11 днів тому

    I notice you have an fx 115 MS calculator. The best non-programmable engineering calculator ever!

  • @sps1234
    @sps1234 11 днів тому

    Just buy a new chuck. You know you are going to do it eventually.

  • @handdancin
    @handdancin 14 днів тому

    id get a used bridgeport for 2k, would definitely be more accurate than that lol. also those digital indicators seem awful for trying to measure ranges, you cant see the needle going back and forth.

  • @pangrac1
    @pangrac1 15 днів тому

    That chuck is pretty horribly made.🙈😬👎🥴

  • @m.m.7511
    @m.m.7511 16 днів тому

    You need to buy a better chuck is all... get a Jacob's keyless..

  • @pinkeye00
    @pinkeye00 16 днів тому

    ya ... after you cracked open the case. nope. you can have your eletro-crap.

  • @pinkeye00
    @pinkeye00 16 днів тому

    lol .. first crank makey the weirdo noize.

  • @gorak9000
    @gorak9000 16 днів тому

    I don't think that chuck is "made in house" - the drill press I have, which is a generic import one from the 80's has a chuck that looks exactly the same on it, and it has terrible runout. I've not checked yet if it's just the chuck or something else.

  • @render8
    @render8 16 днів тому

    How was/is table flatness? Also, is there much flex in the base casting where the column attaches? Nice video 👍

  • @dan.2477
    @dan.2477 16 днів тому

    You are stupid all the time or only in this video?!?

  • @sloppydoggy9257
    @sloppydoggy9257 16 днів тому

    Adjustable chucks aren't the best you can do in terms of run-out. In a mill you would use a collet or an end mill holder, not an adjusting chuck.

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 16 днів тому

    Boughtmy drill press for $20 at the flea market. Made a better table and fence for another 20. Actually drills a damn good hole...

  • @Will42Will
    @Will42Will 17 днів тому

    I agree that the pull up test isn't exactly a scientific test for strength nor would people load them up like you mention, but what about long term stress that comes with cabinets bolted to a van: potholes, chassis twisting, offroad use. Have you been able to inspect your cabinets after a year or so of use?

  • @Idaho_Spud
    @Idaho_Spud 17 днів тому

    Did you contact Laguna and did they have a response about the chuck run out?

  • @peteaulit
    @peteaulit 17 днів тому

    Jeez. You complain about a 3/1000 runoff. Are you making parts for nasa…? And why do you care about the runoff on the outside of the chuck? It’s completely irrelevant. The important thing besides the shaft is what you get at the end of the bit. Metal can warp over time so you might have the most precise machine but if your bits are shot then you’re SOL.

  • @johnnyb362
    @johnnyb362 17 днів тому

    I was just scrolling through the Laguna website and think that next you should unbox the Laguna CNC Ice Carver. (For ice sculptures). It’s a little pricey at $29K but it’d be great content. 😂

  • @johnnyb362
    @johnnyb362 17 днів тому

    After pricing cabinets a couple years ago I bought a Laguna cabinet saw. I love it, but as it’s my first table saw ever I’m kinda like a virgin who thinks his first lay is epic but doesn’t have anything to compare it to. 😊

  • @dedos-pima
    @dedos-pima 17 днів тому

    Check your McMaster-Carr for Albrecht chucks - save up and get it.

  • @kevinkittinger2595
    @kevinkittinger2595 17 днів тому

    You mentioned getting a keyless chuck. I have a voyager and purchased a keyless chuck for it. I was surprised that I had to turn on a software activated brake to lock the chuck to tighten the chuck. The brake only operates for 15 seconds or so before it releases. DP makes me race to change the drill bit. It's really annoying when installing small drill bits as they don't go in straight the first time. Just something to consider.

  • @BrewPub
    @BrewPub 17 днів тому

    I get all my tools at auctions, where you can sometimes get fantastic deals. I have an Oerlikon UB2 drill, and a unique feature of it is you can rotate the head 360 degree, such that you can get the quill pointing up, to do upside down drilling. The whole head also rotates 360 degrees from left to right. It's a bench top drill but weighs in at around 1400 lbs. Was made in Switzerland sometime in the 70s.

    • @aleksastojanov4033
      @aleksastojanov4033 16 днів тому

      Second hand is the way to go. I make almost a living out of it with reselling

  • @jerrywilson1303
    @jerrywilson1303 18 днів тому

    I worked for several years with a small crew of folks who "just couldn't put stuff away." As the junior member, that always fell to me. The aisle of our small work trailer would be covered with boxes they had pulled out to get something - a trip hazard. My several college psychology classes hadn't offered an explanation, but one day we were having lunch and I announced, "Guys, I'm quitting next Monday if you won't put away the things you pull out. It's not fair to any of us to clean up after each other." What do you think happened? Did they start putting things away? Nope. And I did quit. I think Adam's workflow process could easily include putting stuff away - if he really wanted to. I wonder if he's a smoker . . . . .

  • @atomicsmith
    @atomicsmith 18 днів тому

    Thanks for the hot tool action!

  • @christopherbaldwin001
    @christopherbaldwin001 19 днів тому

    Very innovative, well done!

  • @paolopetrozzi2213
    @paolopetrozzi2213 19 днів тому

    Hi, very interesting, thanks.

  • @guywihn1658
    @guywihn1658 20 днів тому

    That collar has nothing to do with precision. Take the chuck apart, debur everything then assemble it with a light oil.

  • @alanparlane8493
    @alanparlane8493 20 днів тому

    You should have your DTI set with the probe at 90 degrees to the surface for best test accuracy

  • @Arckivio
    @Arckivio 20 днів тому

    You've got to wonder about the intelligence of those in charge of company's these days. I know, we'll make a half decent drill press, then, we'll give them a ridiculously cheap chuck at the front end that undoes our entire drill press. Yes, I know you can change it but in the quantities they would buy them, it would cost them an extra 5 quid!!! Better not to add a chuck at all!!!

  • @myronhensel
    @myronhensel 21 день тому

    Is 1/4” plywood from Home Depot okay to use for a cabinet build? Love your channel!

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 21 день тому

    What was that sound 🤔 it sounds like the shaft has a slight defect and it is actually catching on something as it spins, not sure I'd be able to be happy having heard that sound. If anything I'd be contacting Laguna and asking about it 🤔, especially when you pay a King's randsom for these machines!!! I hear what you say at the end of your video but in all honesty the amount of money that we are having to spend on these machines they should work correctly right out of the box 😠. Yes it's not too big of an issue but it shouldn't be an issue whatsoever for the money you've spent. This is one thing that really gets my goat with all the companies selling products that basically we need as woodworkers. It almost feels like oh well it's not exactly right but it's good enough!!!

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 21 день тому

    I'm exactly the same when it comes down to purchasing tool's and pretty much anything else, i alway's wait a few months before buying for the exact same reasons as you said, and here i thought it was just me who's mind worked that way 🤔🤪😂.

  • @DiHandley
    @DiHandley 21 день тому

    Cheapest crappiest chuck they could find. What a let down.

  • @thesimmings
    @thesimmings 22 дні тому

    What a nightmare. Thanks for taking time to explain. Very informative. I'd initially looked for info on constructing lightweight furniture 4 and 6mm. I like your overall approach and detail. Thank you 👍

  • @dwp1970
    @dwp1970 23 дні тому

    Good Stuff! I was unaware of the Laguna drill press.

  • @mberry7a
    @mberry7a 23 дні тому

    The outside of a chuck is not machined for precision!

  • @Jay-Horta
    @Jay-Horta 23 дні тому

    I’m happy to know that I’m not the only person like this. Like seriously. I am fucking in capable of doing the tiniest stuff, but I will slave to work on cars Four days on end, but when it comes to putting the tools away for 10 minutes, I just can’t do it. Thanks for making this video!

  • @DM-zq8qy
    @DM-zq8qy 24 дні тому

    So you got 250 watts or .25 kWh per day? At 16¢ per kWh that is only 4 cents per day. Not worth our time to set it up. 🥲