I would think if the piece is securely fastened to the work surface,
and properly centered, a newer drill press could do the job quite well
(compared to a metal lathe, or a cnc mill).

sudhir

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 22:23, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> Don't forget the part about precision needed for wheel balance machines.
> I would trust a metal lathe over a hole saw for that.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Cunegonde
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:52 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: PDXRe: Pdx Machine Shop Recommendation?
>
> Is the router bit and template for use with a router or a drill press?
> I don't have a router and bit extension, but can get to a drill press.
> I also have a plethora of bi-metallic hole saws up past 2 1/2" =
> 660mm. And cutting oil/machining lube.
>
>> From:    Don Hundt <dhundt@BENDBROADBAND.COM>
>> Subject: Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
>>
>> With a plywood template centered over the hole and a pattern (top
>> bearing)
>> router bit like this, http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5411
>> one
>> could do a pretty clean job.
>> Don
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jake de Villiers"
>>> A 1/2" shankcarbide router bit works very well on aluminium, but
>>> its not a
>>> job for a neophyte!  =)
>