Drill press quill gear rack gear ratio?

GoceKU

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I have a quick question, what gear ratio do i need, so i don't need two hands pressing to drill a hole, i have 16,5 sm travel and selection of two gears, 12 tooth 35 mm diameter and 15 tooth 45 mm diameter, will this be enough gear reduction or should i look for a smaller gear ?
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FWIW, My drill press feeds about 4" (100mm) /rev. of the crank and my mill/drill feeds about 3" (75mm)/rev.
 
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