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[eagle12624]

I'm new to this site so please bare with me if i mess up. I don't want to spend a lot of money but I don't want to by something cheap that won't last ether. can anyone recommend a good drill press without breaking the bank. I know a lot of you have your own preference so I'm up to suggestions. I'll not only be using it for wood but also for metal. thanks!

 

[HOTFR8]

Re: drill press

Welcome to the GJ.

May I suggest you update your profile with a location (other than your Home) as in future you may find that helps. Specially given this is a very global forum. Often you will find subjects may get different answers depending on locations and regulations.

I see you also have a post in General Tool Discussion and that may be where you will get the best answer.

 

[coljar]

Re: drill press

If you are patient, you can find good deals like this one I bought on Craigslist. I'm thinking I paid around $125 for this 1948 Atlas in mint condition earlier this year.

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[coljar]

Re: drill press

Whoops. Just realized this is the intro thread.

 

[MikeF2316]

Re: drill press

Whoops. Just realized this is the intro thread.

Yes, this thread should probably be in the tools Forum. But hey...

I have one of the cheapest drill presses there is, and I've had excellent luck with it. The chuck was always a little wobbly (about .012), but I was able to find a perfect chuck at a garage sale.

https://www.busybeetools.com/products/drill-press-13in-1-2hp-with-laser-csa-ct023n.html

 

[HOTFR8]

Re: drill press

Whoops. Just realized this is the intro thread.

Yes, this thread should probably be in the tools Forum. But hey...

I have one of the cheapest drill presses there is, and I've had excellent luck with it. The chuck was always a little wobbly (about .012), but I was able to find a perfect chuck at a garage sale.

https://www.busybeetools.com/products/drill-press-13in-1-2hp-with-laser-csa-ct023n.html

He has another post about the same thing >
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403992 in Tool Discussion.

 

[gtabasso]

Re: drill press

Ya, location would help. For instance, I work at a company that sells used equipment cheap. But we are in Ohio. Don't know what your proximity is. If far away, shipping costs would make it cost prohibitive.