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Date: 01 Nov 2006 01:38:48
From: Max
Subject: drill presses
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I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
looking for a new drill press.
Up to $999.
Any recommendations?
Max
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Date: 31 Oct 2006 21:17:06
From: Andy
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> I'm not at all familiar with Grizzly
> products. Are they good quality?
Compared to what? They definitely can be. Their low-end stuff is
definitely low-end. However, much of the higher-end stuff (any DP over
$500, for sure) seems to be good quality and a good value, from what
I've read and my own limited experience. I have one of their 16"
bandsaws (maybe 10 yrs old) and it's very solid with lots of cast iron,
yet adjustable so it can be tuned/tweaked as necessary. I've been very
happy with it. Popular Woodworking recently published an "Endurance
Test" on the Grizzly G7944 Drill Press ($250ish), and they liked it a
lot. Some quotes: "powerful, accurate, and a dang good deal... I
recommend it without reservation... a solid machine at a super price".
(Note that they do publish ads for Grizzly, if you're cynical about
that sort of thing). The quill travel on this model (3.25"?) leaves a
bit to be desired, and even their $600 model only has 4.75". But if
you look around the archives here, I think you'll generally find praise
for Grizzly's higher-end equipment, and especially for their customer
service.
As far as tables, I'd imagine you'd want to make or buy a larger table
for almost any DP if you want to do much serious woodworking with it.
Mine is melamine-coated particle board with aluminum t-tracks and a
fence, with replaceable square inserts in the middle, which also allow
a sanding drum to be used flush with the surface of the table.
Good luck,
Andy
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Date: 31 Oct 2006 19:51:34
From: Andy
Subject: Re: drill presses
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On 31, 10:26 pm, "els...@gmail.com" <els...@gmail.com > wrote:
> Max wrote:
> > I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
> > My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
> > looking for a new drill press.
> > Up to $999.
> > Any recommendations?
The new DP by Steel City Toolworks looks pretty sharp - heavy duty, 6"
quill stroke, less than $500 IIRC. http://www.steelcitytoolworks.com/
If I needed a DP, and I couldn't find a good 50-year old behemoth, I'd
definitely look there. Then Grizzly. Totally depends on what you need
it for, though.
Andy
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 04:19:51
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Andy" <aenewhouse@gmail.com > wrote
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>
> On 31, 10:26 pm, "els...@gmail.com" <els...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Max wrote:
>> > I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>> > My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
>> > I'm
>> > looking for a new drill press.
>> > Up to $999.
>> > Any recommendations?
>
> The new DP by Steel City Toolworks looks pretty sharp - heavy duty, 6"
> quill stroke, less than $500 IIRC. http://www.steelcitytoolworks.com/
>
> If I needed a DP, and I couldn't find a good 50-year old behemoth, I'd
> definitely look there. Then Grizzly. Totally depends on what you need
> it for, though.
> Andy
The Steel City DP looks pretty good. Good numbers. I would prefer a slower
speed on the low end, say 150. I do a lot of metal work also.
I'm not impressed with the table.
Max
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Date: 31 Oct 2006 19:26:18
From: else24@gmail.com
Subject: Re: drill presses
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Max wrote:
> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
> looking for a new drill press.
> Up to $999.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Max
Don't know if it's what I want yet, but Pop Wood just listed Delta's
new "Drill Presses for Woodworkers" in their Best New Tools column.
Table tilts in two directions, T-slots, replaceable insert in the table
center, easy-clamp edges, and a 6-inch stroke. One 17" model and two
20's.
Laser is optional. :-)
I'd like to know more about these babies. The article didn't happen to
mention what they cost. A quick run on The Google puts the 17'' at
around 4 hundred, or 500 if you want to spend more.
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 04:40:22
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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<else24@gmail.com > wrote
> Max wrote:
>> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
>> I'm
>> looking for a new drill press.
>> Up to $999.
>> Any recommendations?
>>
>> Max
> Don't know if it's what I want yet, but Pop Wood just listed Delta's
> new "Drill Presses for Woodworkers" in their Best New Tools column.
> Table tilts in two directions, T-slots, replaceable insert in the table
> center, easy-clamp edges, and a 6-inch stroke. One 17" model and two
> 20's.
>
> Laser is optional. :-)
>
> I'd like to know more about these babies. The article didn't happen to
> mention what they cost. A quick run on The Google puts the 17'' at
> around 4 hundred, or 500 if you want to spend more.
Woodworkers Supply has the 20" for $789.99.
At this point I'm thinking I want a 20".
Max
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Date: 31 Oct 2006 19:03:29
From:
Subject: Re: drill presses
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Max wrote:
> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
> looking for a new drill press.
> Up to $999.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Max
not enough information there to make any meaningful recommendation.
radial drills are nice for being able to drill wide stock and angled
holes, but they tend to lack rigidity. I really like my mill/drill, and
a used one will be in your price range, but it 'aint even slightly
portable (which might or might not matter to you.) a nice stout 50s era
floor stand press is a good all around machine, but might be hard to
come by. the chinese have done a pretty good job copying those, and
grizzly carries a fairly complete line of that, so if that's what
you're looking for, grizzly might be a pretty good place to start
looking:
<http://www.grizzly.com/products/mach-specs.aspx?key=380000 >
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 04:30:03
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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<bridgerfafc@yahoo.com > wrote
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> Max wrote:
>> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
>> I'm
>> looking for a new drill press.
>> Up to $999.
>> Any recommendations?
>>
>> Max
>
>
>
> not enough information there to make any meaningful recommendation.
>
> radial drills are nice for being able to drill wide stock and angled
> holes, but they tend to lack rigidity. I really like my mill/drill, and
> a used one will be in your price range, but it 'aint even slightly
> portable (which might or might not matter to you.) a nice stout 50s era
> floor stand press is a good all around machine, but might be hard to
> come by. the chinese have done a pretty good job copying those, and
> grizzly carries a fairly complete line of that, so if that's what
> you're looking for, grizzly might be a pretty good place to start
> looking:
> <http://www.grizzly.com/products/mach-specs.aspx?key=380000>
>
The Grizzly model #G0482 looks good. I'm not at all familiar with Grizzly
products. Are they good quality?
Max
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 09:00:45
From: RonB
Subject: Re: drill presses
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My son-in-law bought a G04582 a couple of years ago and it is a good
machine. I was amazed at the value. Grizzly is like any of the tool
manufactureres - some dogs and some very good equipment. I have owned one
of their 1023S cabinet saws for about five years and would match it with
anything in the $1,000 to $1,700 price range. It cost $900 (with shipping)
when I bought it. My son in law also bought one of their G0500 8" jointers
at the same time and it is a jewel. Even Fine Woodworking judged it a best
pick in one of their tool reviews. And they don't even advertise Griz.
RonB
"Max" <thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot > wrote in message
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>
>
> <bridgerfafc@yahoo.com> wrote
>>
>> Max wrote:
>>> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>>> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
>>> I'm
>>> looking for a new drill press.
>>> Up to $999.
>>> Any recommendations?
>>>
>>> Max
>>
>>
>>
>> not enough information there to make any meaningful recommendation.
>>
>> radial drills are nice for being able to drill wide stock and angled
>> holes, but they tend to lack rigidity. I really like my mill/drill, and
>> a used one will be in your price range, but it 'aint even slightly
>> portable (which might or might not matter to you.) a nice stout 50s era
>> floor stand press is a good all around machine, but might be hard to
>> come by. the chinese have done a pretty good job copying those, and
>> grizzly carries a fairly complete line of that, so if that's what
>> you're looking for, grizzly might be a pretty good place to start
>> looking:
>> <http://www.grizzly.com/products/mach-specs.aspx?key=380000>
>>
>
> The Grizzly model #G0482 looks good. I'm not at all familiar with Grizzly
> products. Are they good quality?
>
> Max
>
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 13:23:39
From: Joe AutoDrill
Subject: Re: drill presses
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> The Grizzly model #G0482 looks good. I'm not at all familiar with Grizzly
> products. Are they good quality?
If you are going to go with a Grizzly, take a look at the slightly more
expensive G0521. Amazing machine for the price IMHO. 3 Phase motor I think
though... By more expeisive, I mean $1200 after shipping and all...
It has two interesting features in that it is capable of being run in "tap"
mode where the motor automatcially reverses rotation at a pre-set depth so
you can tap holes automatically... And it has a qull stabilizer which means
that anything you clamp to the quill can be made to stay rock solid. i.e.
mortising attachment or multiple spindle head.
But note that it is a VERY heavy machine... And they only import 3-4 at a
time for re-sale... And I've told a dozen customers about them in the past
week.
Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
01.908.542.0244
Automatic / Pneumatic Drills: http://www.AutoDrill.com
Multiple Spindle Drills: http://www.Multi-Drill.com
V8013-R
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Date: 31 Oct 2006 18:53:46
From:
Subject: Re: drill presses
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Max wrote:
> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
> looking for a new drill press.
> Up to $999.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Max
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 07:43:05
From: brianlanning
Subject: Re: drill presses
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Max wrote:
> The Grizzly model #G0482 looks good. I'm not at all familiar with Grizzly
> products. Are they good quality?
I have a 8" grizzly jointer and a 15" grizzly planer. I also have a
delta contractor's saw and two delta drill presses, the benchtop 12"
and the cheaper varible speed floor standing model. The bench top
delta is surprisingly good. No runout. A little under powered. The
floor standing model is good as well.
I'm also very happy with both my grizzly tools. I'd say the quality is
about even between griz and delta. Although the grizzly tools will
have chinese motors if that matters to you (it doesn't to me so far).
My porter cable 80gal compressor has a brazilian motor. In a
production environment, maybe it matters. But I can't tell the
difference between any of them in normal operation.
I went with the delta floor standing DP because the cheapest variable
speed grizzly DP at the time was around $1500. I paid about $450 or so
for mine. If VS doesn't matter to you, I wouldn't hesidate to get the
grizzly DP. They have a good reputation for customer service and have
been around quite a while now.
The only issue I've heard with buying from them is that the shipping
companies are often rough with the packages. Some people have received
boxes torn open with missing parts or severe damage. Grizzly is good
about fixing the situation when this happens. Both of my griz tools
arrived in plywood boxes with no damage at all.
brian
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 10:14:06
From: Mike Marlow
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Max" <thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot > wrote in message
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>
> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
I'm
> looking for a new drill press.
> Up to $999.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Max
>
>
You did a google on "drill press" and didn't come up with much? Try again.
The best way to start is to look at what is out there, make a list of what
you think you want in a press, might want, don't want, etc. and then start a
discussion that hopes to compare your list to the experiences of others.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 15:30:37
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Mike Marlow" wrote
>
> "Max" wrote
>>
>>
>> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
> I'm
>> looking for a new drill press.
>> Up to $999.
>> Any recommendations?
>>
>> Max
>>
>>
>
> You did a google on "drill press" and didn't come up with much? Try
> again.
> The best way to start is to look at what is out there, make a list of what
> you think you want in a press, might want, don't want, etc. and then start
> a
> discussion that hopes to compare your list to the experiences of others.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
Yep, that's what I'm doing. So far, so good. I've read some good info and I
thank those who have offered it.
I like the Grizzly G0521 that Joe "Autodrill" suggested but it has a 3 phase
motor and I'd rather not get into phase converters & such.
Sears has a "fairly new" 20" DP that looks interesting. I can get a Delta
20" from Southern tool for $699. not a bad price.
Getting it narrowed down.
Max
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 10:40:36
From: Mike Marlow
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Max" <thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot > wrote in message
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> Yep, that's what I'm doing. So far, so good. I've read some good info and
I
> thank those who have offered it.
> I like the Grizzly G0521 that Joe "Autodrill" suggested but it has a 3
phase
> motor and I'd rather not get into phase converters & such.
> Sears has a "fairly new" 20" DP that looks interesting. I can get a Delta
> 20" from Southern tool for $699. not a bad price.
> Getting it narrowed down.
>
How about this - what do you want the drill press for? What types of work?
How much use will it ever see? How did your old one serve your needs
before it gave up the ghost? Do you need more than what it was, or do you
simply need to replace it.
It does not do much good to say "I think I want as much capability as I can
get for a reasonable price", or like statements. Of course, we all want
that, but it's a meaningless qualifier. "I want the best quality I can get
at a reasonable price" is equally meaningless. The lowest quality and the
least functional may be all that you will ever need and would therefore make
spending any extra money foolish. What most people will be able to offer
when you don't qualify your needs, is their own experiences and preferences.
Though that may be helpful to some degree, it is more likely to result in
suggestions that are all over the map, and in some cases not even relevant
to the average hobby shop operation.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 19:18:52
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Mike Marlow" wrote
>
> How about this - what do you want the drill press for? What types of
> work?
> How much use will it ever see? How did your old one serve your needs
> before it gave up the ghost? Do you need more than what it was, or do you
> simply need to replace it.
>
> It does not do much good to say "I think I want as much capability as I
> can
> get for a reasonable price", or like statements. Of course, we all want
> that, but it's a meaningless qualifier. "I want the best quality I can
> get
> at a reasonable price" is equally meaningless. The lowest quality and the
> least functional may be all that you will ever need and would therefore
> make
> spending any extra money foolish. What most people will be able to offer
> when you don't qualify your needs, is their own experiences and
> preferences.
> Though that may be helpful to some degree, it is more likely to result in
> suggestions that are all over the map, and in some cases not even relevant
> to the average hobby shop operation.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
I do hobby work and, on occasion, some work for friends (who feel the
quality is good enough to pay for).
I use a drill press primarily for metal work but my time in the shop is
spent about 50-50 on wood and metal.
I have a dedicated mortiser so I wouldn't use the DP for that.
I *do* occasionally spend money foolishly. I don't play golf, drink
excessively, fish, hunt, or chase women. My wife and I travel in an RV about
4-5 months out of a year.
When I purchase tools, it's with my wife's agreement but with money from a
401K that I built up in a business after retirement from a government job.
So I get the pension, the 401K and a piddling SS check. My wife gets her
money from her 401K and a piddling SS check.
When I buy tools, I look at how much the tool will be worth *to me*.
The object of posting as I did is to get a variety of opinions from a
variety of users because I do a variety of things, within it's capability,
with a DP.
Any recommendations?
Max
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Date: 02 Nov 2006 12:53:30
From: Mike Marlow
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Max" <thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot > wrote in message
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>
> I do hobby work and, on occasion, some work for friends (who feel the
> quality is good enough to pay for).
> I use a drill press primarily for metal work but my time in the shop is
> spent about 50-50 on wood and metal.
> I have a dedicated mortiser so I wouldn't use the DP for that.
> I *do* occasionally spend money foolishly. I don't play golf, drink
> excessively, fish, hunt, or chase women. My wife and I travel in an RV
about
> 4-5 months out of a year.
> When I purchase tools, it's with my wife's agreement but with money from a
> 401K that I built up in a business after retirement from a government job.
> So I get the pension, the 401K and a piddling SS check. My wife gets her
> money from her 401K and a piddling SS check.
> When I buy tools, I look at how much the tool will be worth *to me*.
> The object of posting as I did is to get a variety of opinions from a
> variety of users because I do a variety of things, within it's capability,
> with a DP.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Max
>
>
Well Max - I'll take a stab. You really didn't give me anything to go one
with what you wrote above so the best I can do is to tell you about my
experience. I have a Sears press that I picked up cheap. It's probably a
middle of the line drill press overall. It's a 17", 16 speed (I think), 1
1/2 HP, floor model press.
I do light metal fabrication (typically 3/8" and under thickness steel), and
woodworking on it. It has served my needs very well. For this type of
work, any other capabilities would be lost on me unless that capability was
a shapely brunette to operate the press in the nude. I've tried to get the
shapely brunette to operate my drill press in the nude but she tells me that
wives don't do those things.
I find that I almost never change the speed on the press. I keep mine set
slow enough for steel and it works just fine for wood boring. So, from that
standpoint, even the capability that I have is lost on me. I do think the
floor model has served me well over what a table top model would have
served. I have lowered my table to accomodate large pieces many, many
times. I've used that capability enough to say that a table top would have
not filled the bill for my needs. The press drills straight and
predictably, and it holds bits when I tighten down the chuck. Can't ask for
more than that. It has a good work light mounted in the head and I use that
every time I use the press.
If I could ask for improvements on the press it would be for quick locks on
the table. To lower or raise my table, I have to "unscrew" a clamp that
holds the table on the riser column. Not a real big deal, but a quarter
turn cam lock would sure be nicer. As well, to tilt my table I have to grab
a wratchet wrench and and extension and a socket to loosen the nut under the
table. It's a real nuisance. There is not a lot of room around the nut and
it's just a pain to have to grab tools to make this adjustment. A quarter
turn cam lock would most certainly be better here. I don't tilt my table a
lot, but I have done it enough that it annoys me every time I do it. But...
I'd have to think twice before I was willing to spend an additional $100 for
this feature.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
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Date: 02 Nov 2006 19:33:24
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Mike Marlow" wrote
> Well Max - I'll take a stab. You really didn't give me anything to go one
> with what you wrote above so the best I can do is to tell you about my
> experience. I have a Sears press that I picked up cheap. It's probably a
> middle of the line drill press overall. It's a 17", 16 speed (I think), 1
> 1/2 HP, floor model press.
>
> I do light metal fabrication (typically 3/8" and under thickness steel),
> and
> woodworking on it. It has served my needs very well. For this type of
> work, any other capabilities would be lost on me unless that capability
> was
> a shapely brunette to operate the press in the nude. I've tried to get
> the
> shapely brunette to operate my drill press in the nude but she tells me
> that
> wives don't do those things.
>
> I find that I almost never change the speed on the press. I keep mine set
> slow enough for steel and it works just fine for wood boring. So, from
> that
> standpoint, even the capability that I have is lost on me. I do think the
> floor model has served me well over what a table top model would have
> served. I have lowered my table to accomodate large pieces many, many
> times. I've used that capability enough to say that a table top would
> have
> not filled the bill for my needs. The press drills straight and
> predictably, and it holds bits when I tighten down the chuck. Can't ask
> for
> more than that. It has a good work light mounted in the head and I use
> that
> every time I use the press.
>
> If I could ask for improvements on the press it would be for quick locks
> on
> the table. To lower or raise my table, I have to "unscrew" a clamp that
> holds the table on the riser column. Not a real big deal, but a quarter
> turn cam lock would sure be nicer. As well, to tilt my table I have to
> grab
> a wratchet wrench and and extension and a socket to loosen the nut under
> the
> table. It's a real nuisance. There is not a lot of room around the nut
> and
> it's just a pain to have to grab tools to make this adjustment. A quarter
> turn cam lock would most certainly be better here. I don't tilt my table
> a
> lot, but I have done it enough that it annoys me every time I do it.
> But...
> I'd have to think twice before I was willing to spend an additional $100
> for
> this feature.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
I appreciate your response. It seems that you might have the same model DP
that I have; model #113.213872.
I would make the same criticisms that you've made.
It has been a good performer but I'm ready for a new one.
I will probably spring for a 20" model, either Delta, Craftsman, or Jet.
Thanks for your input.
Max
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 08:59:37
From: Frank Boettcher
Subject: Re: drill presses
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On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:38:48 GMT, "Max"
<thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot > wrote:
>
>
>I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
>looking for a new drill press.
>Up to $999.
>Any recommendations?
>
>Max
>
Latest issue of Popular Woodworking gave the Delta line , a 17" and
two 20" machines, a"Best New Tool" rating for 2006. I've neither
used them nor know anything more about them, but you might want to
check it.
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Date: 01 Nov 2006 05:41:16
From: RayV
Subject: Re: drill presses
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Max wrote:
> I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
> My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
> looking for a new drill press.
> Up to $999.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Max
I just picked up a used Delta 17-900 and it seems very solid but I
haven't had a chance to use it much. I have two DP related questions:
Is the oscillating feature good to have or is it a gimmick feature that
takes away accuracy?
Why does Don Dando always start a new thread with a different subject
when answering a post?
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Date: 12 Nov 2006 04:45:20
From: Prometheus
Subject: Re: drill presses
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On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:38:48 GMT, "Max"
<thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot > wrote:
>
>
>I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
>looking for a new drill press.
>Up to $999.
>Any recommendations?
You may have already picked one by now, but since you've got a rather
handsome budget availible for a drill press, check these guys out:
http://www.clausing-industrial.com/Products/Drills/Clausing/index.htm
They're tough as nails, and the variable speed is really nice.
Doesn't hurt that they're American made, either. Looks like the 15"
models can be had for under $1000 if you search around a little. I
can't imagine you'd find one that was much better- these are designed
for production metal drilling, and will run 24/7 without breaking a
sweat. Some of them even come on a table as big as a good workbench.
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Date: 13 Nov 2006 00:50:40
From: Max
Subject: Re: drill presses
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"Prometheus" <prometheus@NOSPAMcharter.net > wrote in message
news:i8udl2pt3ippiap6jh9v8qqbahog9invhf@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:38:48 GMT, "Max"
> <thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>>My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so
>>I'm
>>looking for a new drill press.
>>Up to $999.
>>Any recommendations?
>
> You may have already picked one by now, but since you've got a rather
> handsome budget availible for a drill press, check these guys out:
>
> http://www.clausing-industrial.com/Products/Drills/Clausing/index.htm
>
> They're tough as nails, and the variable speed is really nice.
> Doesn't hurt that they're American made, either. Looks like the 15"
> models can be had for under $1000 if you search around a little. I
> can't imagine you'd find one that was much better- these are designed
> for production metal drilling, and will run 24/7 without breaking a
> sweat. Some of them even come on a table as big as a good workbench.
Very nice. Pretty steep price. Very likely much more tool than I need.
I like the 20" Craftsman but I just haven't been able to agree with the
$202. shipping fee.
Max
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Date: 13 Nov 2006 04:45:41
From: Bill
Subject: Re: drill presses
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On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 04:45:20 -0600, Prometheus wrote:
> On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:38:48 GMT, "Max"
> <thesameoldme@sbcglobal.netnot> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>>My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
>>looking for a new drill press.
>>Up to $999.
>>Any recommendations?
>
> You may have already picked one by now, but since you've got a rather
> handsome budget availible for a drill press, check these guys out:
>
> http://www.clausing-industrial.com/Products/Drills/Clausing/index.htm
AHA!
I knew they had to be out there somewhere! When my current $99 drill press
gives up the ghost, I know where to go to get its replacement!
http://www.clausing-industrial.com/Products/Catalogs/Drilling/ClausingRadial/CL720A-CL820A-CL920A_1203.pdf
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Date: 13 Nov 2006 09:27:53
From: Larry Blanchard
Subject: Re: drill presses
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Bill wrote:
>>>I Googled rec. woodworking and "drill presses" but didn't find much.
>>>My 30 year old Craftsman is sick. Too many parts need to be replaced so I'm
>>>looking for a new drill press.
>> You may have already picked one by now, but since you've got a rather
>> handsome budget availible for a drill press, check these guys out:
>>
>> http://www.clausing-industrial.com/Products/Drills/Clausing/index.htm
>
Wow!
On a much more modest scale, Woodcrat has a Rikon benchtop radial drill press
for, IIRC, under $200. And non-radial floor models by Rikon, Jet, and
General.
Disclaimer: I work there part-time, so this isn't a completely unbiased
post :-).
--
It's turtles, all the way down
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