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I wanted a drill press for my Dremel, as well as a dedicated press for installing heat-set inserts with my soldering iron. Since there are already many great standalone designs for both, I decided to combine these functions into a single, versatile tool.

This press features a quick-lock system that allows you to easily swap between different tools in seconds. Whether you're drilling or working with heat-set inserts, the transition is fast and hassle-free.

I’ve included design references so you can create your own tool holders. You can adapt the system to fit other tools and expand its functionality. If you do create your own attachments, feel free to share them with others!

All design files are available on Onshape. and a PDF with reference dimensions for custom tool holders is included to help you get started.

Detailed assembly instructions are available in the Assembly PDF.

 

Parts List - What you will need

For the basic drill press:

QuantityDescriptionAmazon Link (DE)AliExpress
140mm Expansion Spring
(40mm x 11/12mm x 1.5mm)
https://amzn.to/3QH0EFJhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010279047748.html
Length: 40mm, Wire Diameter: 1.5mm, Outer Diameter: 12mm
12020 Aluminium Extrusion - about 200mmhttps://amzn.to/4tKxLHphttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005003311298946.html
Length: 150mm, Shape: 2020V
28mm smooth rod - 150mmhttps://amzn.to/4tpcYZ3https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005006293171727.html
Length: 150mm, Diameter: 8mm
2Linear Bearing - SCS 8UUhttps://amzn.to/4ujTOVdhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010078048374.html
Variant: SC8UU
2M5 T-Nuthttps://amzn.to/3OLoEa9https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4001105540110.html
Size: 2020-m5
2M5 Heated Inserts
(OD 7mm, L 6mm)
https://amzn.to/4cXbQFyhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010298290044.html
Size: M5 (OD7mm), Length: 6mm
3M5 Washerhttps://amzn.to/4eRPmbC
(Screw Set)
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008724152831.html
Variant: M5x10x1
2M5 Pan Head Screw 10mmhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/32810852732.html
Size: M5, Length: 10mm
1M5 Pan Head Screw 8mmhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/32810852732.html
Size: M5, Length: 8mm
1M5 Hex Head Screw 14mm/15mm
(for adjustment screw knob)
https://amzn.to/49dtsfdhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/32968601031.html
Size: M5, Length: 14mm
8M4 Pan Head Screw 8mm
(for linear bearings)
https://amzn.to/4tpfKgVhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/32810852732.html
Size: M4, Length: 16mm
7M3 Countersunk Screw 12mm - 16mmhttps://amzn.to/49dtNP1
(Screw Set)
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32968616563.html
Size: M3, Length: 16mm
2M3 Countersunk Screw 10mmhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/32968616563.html
Size: M3, Length: 10mm
1M3 Pan Head Screw 6mm
(for securing lever handle)
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000981220901.html
Length: 6mm, Variant: M3

For dremel attachement:

QuantityDescriptionAmazon Link (DE)AliExpress
4M3 Pan Head Screw 6mmhttps://amzn.to/49dtNP1
(Screw Set)
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000981220901.html
Length: 6mm, Variant: M3

For solder press attachement:

QuantityDescriptionAmazon Link (DE)AliExpress
1Soldering Ironhttps://amzn.to/48rLeLGhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007674507005.html
8M3 Pan Head Screw 6mmhttps://amzn.to/49dtNP1
(Screw Set)
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000981220901.html
Length: 6mm, Variant: M3
4M3 Pan Head Screw 12mmhttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000981220901.html
Length: 12mm, Variant: M3
4M3 Heated Insertshttps://amzn.to/4t3xi1Ohttps://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010298290044.html
Size: M3 (OD5mm), Length: 4mm

You can also look for parts in your local hardware-store. For small quantities, they are usually way cheaper.

All amazon links are sponsored links that give me a small comission with no extra cost to you.

Originality of the Model

The author declares that this work is their personally original model

This model is licensed under the following terms:

Credit must be given to the creator

Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted

Remixes must be shared under the same license

Models(17)

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    Omni Press - Base.stlDesigner

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Attachments(2)

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    Assembly Instructions.pdf

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    Custom Tool Reference Guide 2.pdf

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