is this a good drill press?

[Makoto]

I found this and it looks old and sturdy.
http://houston.craigslist.org/tls/4907134908.html

thoughts? i wanna move on it quick if its worth it.

 

[454ragtop]

Generic import, looks like it is a 16 speed?, if so, it's a decent deal if no problems. Has a 3/4 HP motor and MT spindle, which is all good. Check to see if it has 3 pulleys under the belt guard, which would make it a 12 or 16 speed, with the slower speeds needed for metal work.
Jim

 

[KamiCrit]

No arc of shame.

 

[Packard V8]

it looks old and sturdy.

None of the above. It's a typical Chicom sold under fifty different brand names. I've bought many better for $100.

jack vines

 

[Davefr]

None of the above. It's a typical Chicom sold under fifty different brand names. I've bought many better for $100.

jack vines

It looks more like old Taiwan vs China. Old Taiwan DP's were decent and far better then modern Chinese units.

- Wide speed range
- TEFC motors
- Table rotate, tilt and elevation

If it checks out in person that's a decent deal but there are usually plenty of these older Taiwan units out there to choose from.

 

[larry_g]

To look at this another way. You spend the $100/$80 after dickering and use it for a year or two and then send it down the road for $80 you have got your moneys worth out of it. Buy it, use it and then decide if it is adequate for your needs. I have had quite a few machine tools pass through my shop and none have cost me much to own and usually sell for about what I paid for them, some at a profit.

The above assumes that you need a drill press and your not on a hunt for a 'you ****'

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Whitworth]

All Asian drill presses of that vintage are swill. Two problems with them; they're made flimsy and RATTLE like crazy, and the motors are prone to failure and not worth repairing.

Other than that you can't go wrong.

 

[scw1991]

I've owned an 80's vintage 1/3HP Taiwanese drill press for 20+ years and it does exactly what I need for it to do. I'm with Larry G on this one.

 

[66354dream]

Looks like the sunex one to me http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=131&item=407

I had my sights on that one for a while.

 

[Cope]

Look at the narrow base. Plan on bolting it to a plywood base.

 

[lilredex]

It would already be in my garage, if one was on my list. I have used a similar Delta DP, trouble free for some 25 years now.

A MT-2 removeable spindle is good, even the motor is OK.

 

[Farmall450]

It would already be in my garage, if one was on my list. I have used a similar Delta DP, trouble free for some 25 years now.

A MT-2 removeable spindle is good, even the motor is OK.

Now that's a good looking DP!

 

[zkling]

If you need a drill press now, it will work, if you just want a drill press I'd hold off till something better comes along.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Looks just like mine but mine is green and has a square table. I've owned mine for 15 years and no problems

 

[Man Cave]

The asian drill presses made in taiwan are better than chinese. I couldnt read the placard on where it was made. Bottom line its worth it.

 

[rsanter]

I had one that was similar to that and it was decent but very underpowered.
Best bet is go look at it, turn it on and give it a try.
If things are tight and it has enough power for you then it's not too bad but not a smoking deal.
If it does not have the power you need/want or is loose and rattles....move on

Bob