Miss the Pontiacs
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This look familiar
Decent drill press for home garage
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This look familiar
Marctrees
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For OP's needs, budget, and mostly considering what little he has available to him, I would get that clean Delta.
The only caveat is I dunno about if it speeds down low enough, but again, for the OP, it is ?probably? fine.
And that vise assume included,,, maybe not a Kurt or whatever, but will be very handy to have... used often.
Marc
The only caveat is I dunno about if it speeds down low enough, but again, for the OP, it is ?probably? fine.
And that vise assume included,,, maybe not a Kurt or whatever, but will be very handy to have... used often.
Marc
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manwithtools
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Look closer. That's a Rockford, not Rockwell...
Marctrees
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THIS is a Rockwell.....
Marc
Marc
+1
That Asian-made "Rockford" is likely an 8-inch with only 3-speeds. I wouldn't pay more than $20 for it.
Marctrees
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Ya,,, I know.
The paint is called OSHA Safety Purple. ( w black spatter and clearcoat)
It's NOT pink.
Got it ?????
Marc
The paint is called OSHA Safety Purple. ( w black spatter and clearcoat)
It's NOT pink.
Got it ?????
Marc
This worth anything? Just popped up.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/...p_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/...p_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social
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mbshop
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I have a 10 in craftsman. Has been perfect for my general small shop use. If you do a lot of drilling then bigger and floor mounted.
Marctrees
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm... Man I feel sorry for you guys up there.
freebo - How quickly do you need one?
Do you have some time to wait for a good one?
Marc
Ya no rush really. Just something I’ve been watching out for daily. Why you ask bud?
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Marctrees
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Poor photos, can't tell much but the model is great..
https://maine.craigslist.org/tls/d/rumford-drill-press/6939476312.html
Heres what it is -
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480
Edit - actually not same model as in thread, but similar vintage Craftsman.
Someone will chime in and identify/ comment on this clist ad.
https://maine.craigslist.org/tls/d/rumford-drill-press/6939476312.html
Heres what it is -
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480
Edit - actually not same model as in thread, but similar vintage Craftsman.
Someone will chime in and identify/ comment on this clist ad.
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Marctrees
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Give a mojor city or postal code where you are.
How far are you willing to drive for a REAL machine?
Is Maine acceptable?
Tryin to help.
Marc
How far are you willing to drive for a REAL machine?
Is Maine acceptable?
Tryin to help.
Marc
Miss the Pontiacs
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I went on New Brunswick Kijiji there is at least a dozen drill presses.
Here is an ITC floor unit offer them $175 it has been on for over a month.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/...ss/1442818200?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Here is an ITC floor unit offer them $175 it has been on for over a month.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/...ss/1442818200?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Marctrees
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Somehow I myself did not se that one.. but all the others are total **** that few of us here, GJ people in the States, would accept.
There really comparatively is a dearth of quality machines on Kijiji.
I dunno why.
It's like if they couldn't have taiwan or china Canada would have no drill presses.
WTH ?
Spending my life in MN and TX, I could always, in time , find old USA arn.
Marc
There really comparatively is a dearth of quality machines on Kijiji.
I dunno why.
It's like if they couldn't have taiwan or china Canada would have no drill presses.
WTH ?
Spending my life in MN and TX, I could always, in time , find old USA arn.
Marc
You need to watch Ebay and be prepared to cross the border into the NE US.
just one example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-17-6...874088?hash=item363571a468:g:5YEAAOSwweRbNSFv
Marctrees
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Yup, and that one has the table lift mech.
THAT's a Drill Press.
But probably more project than OP wants.
Bought at auction by a jockey looks like.
Roll of dice sight unseen
N/C on the shame.
Marc
THAT's a Drill Press.
But probably more project than OP wants.
Bought at auction by a jockey looks like.
Roll of dice sight unseen
N/C on the shame.
Marc
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Shadowdog500
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I know it is more than you are looking to get, but I picked up one of these Porter Cable drill presses a few years ago and love it! I’ve had several consumer grade drill presses over the years and this is the best by far. I’ve had both table mount and full height drill presses. If you can find a place for a full height I would go that way, because there isn’t always enough vertical space on a table mount. If you plan on drilling larger holes in metal you will want something that accepts 2MT drills. This one does. Chris
https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-8-Amp-12-Speed-Floor-Drill-Press/1000132463
https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-8-Amp-12-Speed-Floor-Drill-Press/1000132463
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A great old DP will almost always be a huge investment in time. (the search/travel, finding missing/broken parts and the restoration which could last months/years)
IMHO the results are worth it as long as you have the time/money/patience and "beater" DP to use in the meantime.
Or give up and buy that new PC DP the other poster suggested.
Does the OP want the DP to be a project or does he have projects for the DP? Choose one.
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Shadowdog500
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+1. That’s what I was thinking.
Do you want another project or do you want to drill holes.
If you want a project that will turn heads when completed, here is a neat camelback benchmount drill press in Michigan for $360 OBO. Aurora made metalworking drill presses from about 1820 to 1920 so it will do what you want went finished. It also appears to have an auto feed mechanism so you don’t have to stand there pulling down on the handle for big holes.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/143296608431
Chris
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redragoon
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I have a WEN 4210 drill press from Amazon. I figured the 8-inch would meet most of my needs, but the 10-inch was not much more.
I've had it for about 3 years and it does everything well for my needs. It could definitely use a better chuck for larger drill bits and more speeds. I still managed to drill through 3mm titanium plates with it so I can't complain that much.
For $150, it was still better in materials and build quality to the other 10-inch models at the box stores and Sears.
I've had it for about 3 years and it does everything well for my needs. It could definitely use a better chuck for larger drill bits and more speeds. I still managed to drill through 3mm titanium plates with it so I can't complain that much.
For $150, it was still better in materials and build quality to the other 10-inch models at the box stores and Sears.
This any good? Says second speed is busted.. he wants $110 for it which I think is way to much but think we could work the price lower just not sure if it’s worth it?
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The Taiwan Jet's were decent machines.
I don't understand the "second speed is busted" comment. It has 12 speeds. If the damage is trivial then it's worth $100 but "the devil's in the details".
Ya neither do I.. he’s gonna give it to me for $75 think it’s worth a shot.
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Looks OK, has the intermediate pulley and minimum speed of 215 RPM according to this listing.
https://mooreandassociates.hibid.com/lot/64705-32624-16089/jet-12-speed-heavy-duty-drill-press/
Check the pulleys, could be a piece out of one of the sections.
https://mooreandassociates.hibid.com/lot/64705-32624-16089/jet-12-speed-heavy-duty-drill-press/
Check the pulleys, could be a piece out of one of the sections.