I'm thinking of adding a drill press to my equipment. It would not be used all the time and so don't need anything industrial. Just something for the hobbyist really.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Andy
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Andy,
I rarely use my drill press and therefore decided not to spend a lot of money. I bought a Craftsman tabletop model. After getting tired of moving it to and from the workbench and using clamps to secure it I built a cart for it. The cart has the drill press on one side and the hollow chisel mortiser on the opposite. Plus drawers and a shelf to store bits and accessories. this setup has worked great for me, the only drawback not being able to accommodate larger pieces like a floor model would.
Don
I've had a Delta 12 inch tabletop drill press for quite a few years. The first thing I did was build a wide table with an adjustable fence for it (Woodsmith magazine, issue 54). It has a slide out insert for lowering a drum sander slightly below the table. I also bought a mortising attachment for it. Oh, and I occasionally drill holes with it too, lol !
Howdy Andy,
Here's the Grizzly model I picked a couple of years ago: 12 Speed Drill Press. I've used it for drilling through steel, aluminum, and wood, and it's never disappointed. It has a lot of power and is very nice to work with. Before I bought it I was thinking more about purchasing a Delta model instead (my Father is a retired machinist and he thinks highly of that brand). But after working with the Grizzly press all this time, I find it's perfect for hobbyists and DiYers.
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Cheers
I did a lot of research on this for my shop. If you want a powerful drill that is easy to change speeds on this is the one to get. You also have a large working surface. I would totally recommend getting the Jet JDP-17 3/4 hp Drill Press
I don"t use my drill press that much as well. So I bought a RYOBI tables top model. It does everything I want it to do.
I wanted a drill press also but only needed it for one project. So I researched and bought a Sears Sears bench top drill press. I too am a hobbyist and didn't really need one. I'm not a fan of cheap tools and I've always had good luck with Craftsman power tools. After I bought it I use it a lot more than I thought I would. It was a good investment.
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