Harbor freight d press

[Dansdad]

I was thinking of the h. Freight drill press yes no ? For light and occasional work

 

[krdiesel03]

You can get a delta for $150

 

[Hootbro]

The thing with the cheapie HF models is that you need to be able to inspect the spindle/quill for run out to make sure it is tight and not wobbly.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

I'd go with a good quality used one instead.....

 

[rsanter]

They must hold their value very well.....every time I see one on craigslist the person want new price for them...

Get a good used vintage one, way better

Bob

 

[53 hemi]

When I needed a drill press, I didn't have the time to wait for a good used one to pop up. After lots of debate I bought this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/garage...ss/12-speed-bench-drill-press-60237-8909.html

I've worked it pretty hard for about a year now and aside from the handles loosening up I haven't had a single issue.

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

I've worked it pretty hard for about a year now and aside from the handles loosening up I haven't had a single issue.

Teflon plumber's tape on the threads of the handles where they screw into the mount will take care of those loose handles readily. Easy and quick to do.

 

[oldldh]

I've got one of the HF drill presses, and so far, it's poked a hole in everything I've needed holes...

Not going to lie to you, I'd have rather found a used Craftsman/Rockwell/Clausing/etc to restore, but there weren't any on offer, at the time...

Still, I can't say that they're not worth what Harbor Freight is charging for them...

Decent...not great...but decent...

 

[57JoeFoMoPar]

Good used drill presses fall off of trees around here. No reason to buy junk when you can get a real quality used one for much less.