Table top drill press

[Marctrees]

Ok. I'm going to be rude again.

Don't people know that basically everything has degraded nowadays?

How can anyone expect to buy a new drill press for $200 when a damn cup of fancy coffee is $7, and many spend $20 on Lunch ???

WHY.. would anyone consider one of those POS when there are other options ??

I just don't get it.

I think it's something about like clothes washers that look like frickin R2D2 that impresses the Jonese's, but has a $700 repair bill from a failed brain board 2 years after purchase.

How STUPID to buy one of those.

Darn TV show people walk into a home kitchen that is better than 98% of people in the World have... and what is their first comment?

"Needs updating"

Frickin Morons.

Here's the deal... Basically almost all of power tools in the "consumer" market are garbage.

If you do not want garbage, but need for whatever reason New, then go to high dollar mostly European.

OR ....... old USA Arn.

It's really that simple.

So many used machines available, but yet many keep looking and buying the total **** that comes in ... even they make the cardboard boxes cheap ***.. china.

I dunno, really do not get it.

Marc

 

[mike93lx]

I'll reiterate my earlier post... Why can't you just replace the chuck?

 

[bobcatdan]

I have been watching for a large bench top drill press for awhile on CL and marketplace and not finding what I want out the 100's of used drill presses out there. I have the standard issues delta bench top, 8" or so. It's just too short for me so I have been looking for a 12". At this point I'm thinking a new Bailgh drill press. Around $350 or so, that is about double of the price of the closest I'm finding to what I want.

 

[Dentaltec]

I'll reiterate my earlier post... Why can't you just replace the chuck?

Cause its a ryobi and its ready to be added t0 the garage sale items my wife has plans on having Plus it allows me to get something new

This indirect donation allows me to get her shopping with garage sales moola and I get to play with much much better machine, hopefully, at least thats my plan.

 

[Marctrees]

Dental - Does it need to be benchtop ?

http://vintagemachinery.org/classifieds/detail.aspx?id=16345

 

[Dentaltec]

Dental - Does it need to be benchtop ?

http://vintagemachinery.org/classifieds/detail.aspx?id=16345

That looks sweet! I am really after a table top as my first choice I am reaching out to this guy today hopefully its as good a shape as it looks in this photo

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[Marctrees]

FYI -

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480

 

[Dentaltec]

FYI -

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480

I found that thread today and I am really enjoying it. It has so much good info

 

[bubinga]

Cause its a ryobi and its ready to be added t0 the garage sale items my wife has plans on having Plus it allows me to get something new What It's all about Dental tech.

This indirect donation allows me to get her shopping with garage sales moola and I get to play with much much better machine, hopefully, at least thats my plan.

That looks sweet! I am really after a table top as my first choice I am reaching out to this guy today hopefully its as good a shape as it looks in this photo

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That Is VERY NICE!

 

[bubinga]

I found that thread today and I am really enjoying it. It has so much good info

enjoying this thread too.

 

[bubinga]

More modern, but are part of the imported disposable generation.

May I ask approx what age you are ?

I am 61.

Marc

L0L BTW I Just Crossed The Age of 63 Wednesday.

 

[Marctrees]

Dentaltec - Any luck ?

Marc

 

[Dentaltec]

Dentaltec - Any luck ?

Marc

Not yet, struck out on the 150 I planned to go look at, You snooze you lose.

Still looking,

 

[PugetDude]

Keep looking, you'll eventually find what you want.

 

[Dentaltec]

Keep looking, you'll eventually find what you want.

Thanks, just impatient, I have a project I need the press for now, but I have a bunch of other stuff to do to distract me anyhow

 

[Marctrees]

I suppose a guy could cut the post shorter ..

Makes me cringe, but heres an option..

Marc

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/tls/d/beautifully-restored-vintage/6728078082.html

 

[Dentaltec]

I suppose a guy could cut the post shorter ..

Makes me cringe, but heres an option..

Marc

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/tls/d/beautifully-restored-vintage/6728078082.html

Naw Id never butcher one, I have been in talks with the seller of that DP you posted he restores them if you go to his web site and does a fantastic job. Seems like a great guy his name is James

Now that I know what I would love to find it makes it harder a bench top 150 with Veri-slo is my perfect DP

 

[Marctrees]

Sounds like you have seen the light, and on the right track Brother !

I don't know if you have seen one of those or similar in real life yet ..

With your eyes and hands on it..

And lifting it....

If not, you will be amazed as how it is totally different than what is on the sub 1k market today.

Literally no reason why it will not last multiple Generations.

Sounds like you found a great connection.

Would be great for you to post link to his website.

Maybe in that thread linked above for posterity, ... AND here ?

Marc

 

[Dentaltec]

Yeah I am happy and sad cause now I am getting obsessed

Here is James web site

www.IronAgeEnterprises.com

 

[Marctrees]

DANGGGG...

Stick w that GUY !!

Marc

 

[Marctrees]

I have the Delta w the big sheet metal formed cover.

Marc

 

[Marctrees]

Based on the price of his CL offering, he is obviously doing it for Love, NOT money.

Again, stick w him.

But, you know that yourself at this point.


Marc

 

[bczygan]

So the Ryobi cheapo I have intermittently used over the last few years, well today it decided to say drop the damn drill one too many times for my sanity, The chuck just is not good for anything but really light duty and the runout is like well ****.

So I have a few bucks to buy something nicer to put on my bench and looking for suggestions. Back in the day I lusted over the Delta DP300L the lasers blew my mind back then.

So I am looking for your suggestions, what is the go to for better quality table top

Thanks

What's your location?

Bill

 

[Carquest]

Wow, just wow. That guy is doing phenomenal work


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[Dentaltec]

What's your location?

Bill

I live in Redlands Calif

 

[bczygan]

I live in Redlands Calif

I checked the LA CL. Tons of drill presses, but high prices.

Try extending the search out to other areas.

You can also use a floor model and run the column up through a cabinet.

Bill

 

[bubinga]

I checked the LA CL. Tons of drill presses, but high prices.

Try extending the search out to other areas.

You can also use a floor model and run the column up through a cabinet.

Bill

Did you ever find one

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[Dentaltec]

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[Marctrees]

Dental -


sooo, what do those photos mean ???

Getting wet here....

Marc

 

[Dentaltec]

This is my new machine

Bought a basket case and had my friend in Moorepark clean it up a bit. The VariSlo was a basket case and needed some tig welding as you can see but everything works perfectly and quiet. While its not a bench top model I am thrilled with my new press.

 

[Marctrees]

Very excited and happy for you !!

Sending you PM.

Marc

 

[bubinga]

Looks Very Nice!