I have a makita and I'm very happy with it what I would suggest is that you vist a good tool shop and ask to handle a few different makes as these machines do tend to get heavy after a liittle while and they also have different types of handles try to find the one that you feel most comfortable...
Just get a set of hole saws in the sizes required and just make sure you use the right speed in the drill press. Just make sure you clamp the work piece well as it will try and get away from you if you just try to hold by your hands. Any good hole saw will come with a cutting speed chart in the...
One thing that I would be carefull of is to not get the cheap paint if it dont cover well. As it will cost more in both time and money as you will have to apply more coats to get a decent finish
Rick I dont think you will be able to make them look like you would like them to without lots of hardwork and money as they have been painted in the past. And to have them have the wood effect you are after you may aswell make new ones. I think the best easy solution would be a new coat of paint...
Hi there frank I would suggest you spend a bit more and get better quality tools as these will last a lot longer than the cheaper ones. And if as you say you build small boats it sounds like your tools will get a lot of use.