For the hobbyist above who uses drill bits as reams - real reams are no longer prohibitively expensive. I think you can get adjustable reams for around ten bucks each in small sizes.
Can you specify a source?
Who knew? I always thought that Lionel hobbyists just ran the darn things, and only we 2-railers were in to pressing drive wheels, quartering, and keeping wheelsets from wobbling. I actually machine my own drivers from cast iron, my axles from drill rod, and my frames on an end mill, and you guys are so far ahead of me that it is embarrassing. I do need to get one of those HF arbor presses for $29.95. I have four of their $50 cast iron drill presses.
I wish I had room for some machines. I don't.
Years ago I was given a really nice, commercial floor standing drill press. I couldn't fit it in, so it's on loan to one of my buddies. He's had it for years and years.
I have an inexpensive table top model drill press. It does what I need.
I also have a Minicraft high speed rotary tool mounted in a fairly precise drill press accessory.
Minicraft made some nice stuff. I picked up a bunch of it at a Black and Decker outlet store. I don't think it is made any longer.
