Anyone have a HF Drill Press

[onelochevy]

If so, how is it working for you? I was thinking about getting a bench top press for the garage. It will not get used often so I was hoping one from HF would suffice. Anybody have any opinions about them or first hand experience, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Chrislols]

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-spee...O&utm_medium=Inbound_links&utm_source=linking

I have this one, definitely worth what I paid. I'd highly suggest the warranty, after getting my first one I -accidentally- messed up the chuck really badly and had them exchange it. Didn't use the warranty, but if it was over 90 days I'd of been a very sad man.

I use to work with ferrous metals, nickel, silver, light gauge steel, and it worked perfectly through them. Never had a problem with over heating, dying, lagging behind. Did a LOT of DIY wood working and loved it.

I'd highly suggest for a casual use home owner.

 

[nine4gmc]

I have the same model Chris listed, its fine for small tasks. I even drilled some 1/2" plate with mine, using small to progressively larger drill bits and plenty of lube of course.

Well worth the money, use your 20% off coupon too.

 

[onelochevy]

Thanks guys. Thats the one I was looking at. Had a HF flyer in the mailbox when I got home from work today and it seemed like a pretty good price at $69.99.

 

[spongerich]

For my money, a used American drill press is a better buy. You don't mention where in LA you are, but there are several on CL for a decent price.

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/tls/3029724952.html - Craftsman
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/tls/3039286083.html - Looks like a Delta
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/tls/2961976170.html - Larger Craftsman. This would be my choice. There's a good chance you could get it down to $75 and it's definitely a step up from the HF ones.

 

[jtbinvalrico]

Someone needs to jump all over that Cman 150 in the third C-list ad you noted.

 

[w1im]

Someone needs to jump all over that Cman 150 in the third C-list ad you noted.

Agreed. I paid almost double for my 150 and I love it.


That HF press only has a 4" throat, which could be very limiting in the future. The Craftsman is probably almost double that.

If you have the room for it, I would seriously consider the Craftsman.