Recommendations for a bench top drill press
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parnass
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I had a Delta bench top drill press about 25 years ago. Whatever you get, make sure you bolt it down VERY securely to a stand or bench top. They can fall over easily otherwise.
I sold the bench top drill press and bought a full sized Delta drill press before too long.
57JoeFoMoPar
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An old delta, walker turner, craftsman, atlas, powermatic, clausing or the like.
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I agree. I have early 50s Delta Homecraft DP110 which is an excellent press for it's size. I also have a late 50s Craftsman 150 floor standing unit that is wonderful. I have had a Craftsman 100 in the past as well. I haven't paid more than $100 for any of them and all have been in working condition when purchased. I bought a brand new Craftsman bench top model about 8 years ago when I first started building stuff at home. It never worked particularly well for drilling metal, and I just recently gave it away to my father-in-law. The older ones just work better.
Ok, I guess I'll start combing Craigslist.
Currently working in Illinois, but have a place in Wisconsin that I hope to retire to in the next 5 years.
Your right, I have a need for a small press in the next 2 months, but I'll end up with a floor unit eventually, might as well start where I"ll eventually end up.
Currently working in Illinois, but have a place in Wisconsin that I hope to retire to in the next 5 years.
Wish that were true for humans too.
Your right, I have a need for a small press in the next 2 months, but I'll end up with a floor unit eventually, might as well start where I"ll eventually end up.