Is this a good deal on a drill press?

[tater]

This is on criagslist. its a good hour drive. But im in the area once every 2 weeks. Think I should scoop it up?

" Drill Press: Very heavy and rigid ½" chuck Rockwell unit, made in the USA. Four RPM's: 4,310, 2,300, 1,290, and 690. 1/3 HP 6.1 amp motor. Comes with chuck key (not in photo). Old, but clean & very well made and everything works fine. $60. "

 

[jerryW]

If I was closer you wouldn't need to ask, it would be gone!



jerry

 

[tater]

If I was closer you wouldn't need to ask, it would be gone!



jerry

lol whats the most you would be willing to pay for it?

 

[exmaxima1]

This is on criagslist. its a good hour drive. But im in the area once every 2 weeks. Think I should scoop it up?

" Drill Press: Very heavy and rigid ½" chuck Rockwell unit, made in the USA. Four RPM's: 4,310, 2,300, 1,290, and 690. 1/3 HP 6.1 amp motor. Comes with chuck key (not in photo). Old, but clean & very well made and everything works fine. $60. "

It's a home shop model and not as "heavy" as industrial models. It only has a 2-handle quill vs 3-handle on the heavier machines, and the motor is marginal in power. That said, if I needed a bench drill press, and the bearings were still good (doubtful considering the age), I think $40-50 would be fair. Run the drill at highest speed to check how quiet the bearings are.

 

[jakemac]

Homecraft was Delta/Rockwell's economy/homeowner brand at that time. Similar to the difference between Craftsman and Dunlap. By today's standards it's a well built machine, but not as heavy as the full label models.

If you wanted to drill steel plate, you'll want to slow it down. But for wood it should be fine. Around these parts, they'd be asking $75 - $100 for it, more if they thought it was made of gold.

 

[bubinga]

I'd pay $60.00 for it.
Long as nothing major was broke.

 

[bubinga]

I would like to find one of those "cone Head" Drill presses.

 

[Packard V8]

They're an excellent light duty benchtop DP for holes in steel no larger than 1/4". I'm using one in my basement shop now because it takes up less space than the larger units out in the garage.

jack vines

 

[zkling]

Fair to good deal as long as nothing is broken or damaged. They are pretty lite units though.

 

[redmondjp]

Lowest speed of 690 RPM is still too high for metals with larger bits.

If you are working primarily with ferrous metals I would skip this one. Great for woodworking or general-purpose use however.

 

[Kevin54]

An old Rockwell like that for $60......I'd be all over that like stink on ****. If I was in Tn., it would be gone by now.

 

[bubinga]

Lowest speed of 690 RPM is still too high for metals with larger bits.

If you are working primarily with ferrous metals I would skip this one. Great for woodworking or general-purpose use however.

Rig up a jack shaft.
I got a tread mill motor on my bench top 150, but am thinking of rigging up a center pulley just for S&G's, and something to goof around with.

Any Idea what this is?
Is fairly local to me, he wants $50.00.

 

[bubinga]

An old Rockwell like that for $60......I'd be all over that like stink on ****. If I was in Tn., it would be gone by now.

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I'd pay $60.00 for it.
Long as nothing major was broke.

 

[michiganman18]

If one of those popped up for under 75 around me itd be gone too. Listen carefully to the bearings. Should run smooth and quiet.

 

[LordPsychon]

...Around these parts, they'd be asking $75 - $100 for it, more if they thought it was made of gold.

Stick a Snap-On label on it and people will.

 

[itsme_Bernie]

I'd give a hundred for that.
It's what an equal, new, ryobi sells for.
.Maybe $125.

If I needed that size machine, I would pay $100 for it too.
Better than new ones at that price.

Bernie


Bernie

 

[Steevo]

Those kind of deals are what I go buy first, and then brag here about.
Hope you got it.