Which Drill Press is better bargin?

[2001ZR2]

Found a FB Marketplace ad for 4 drill presses for $120 each.

One Rockwell 15-655 sold while typed this
A 17" Craftsman
2 Dayton 20" models

Used for drilling holes in wood and metal and since it's my first drill press maybe other stuff as I use it

Right now I think the Daytons are too big for me so I leaning Craftsman

 

[Renegade1LI]

I would keep looking you can find some old iron if you're patient. I like the old pms and deltas.

 

[Steve_P]

Sooooo, if the Daytons are too big for you, what's the decision between these choices? I personally have a 17" Delta 3/4 HP and it's fine for me, but of course bigger is better, and...

 

[Jgaz]

Get the one that has the slowest speed

 

[Komet]

If you're drilling holes in metal, you'll want more than one option under 500rpm. If it goes that slow and spins true, it'll work.

 

[LXCam]

That extra 5” of throat depth is worth thinking it’s too big for you. Plus Dayton makes a decent product

 

[tarbellb]

Dayton vs Craftsman = Dayton easy

 

[Meursault74]

That extra 5” of throat depth is worth thinking it’s too big for you. Plus Dayton makes a decent product

That's what she said.

 

[2001ZR2]

I wanted the Rockwell and was wrong about the craftsman...it's 15 model made in Taiwan in 1985 or so. For $120 I figure it will a breakeven type first drill press.