Rikon 30-230 Drill Press

[Paul Hendrix]

Does anyone have experience with this DP?

[Paul Hendrix]

From the silence I think this might be a new addition to the Rikon line. So, any opinions on other Rikon drill presses? I can pick this one up for about $380 or the Griz G7944 for about the same price. The Rikon is larger with an additional 1/4 horsepower. Any opinions?

[Geoff Barry]

Did you pick this up? Right now, it's free shipping on Amazon, so I'm curious about any actual users.

[Scott Vigder]

Check the spindle travel. I'm looking for a new DP, and need at least 5" of spindle travel to make the investment worthwhile. As I recall the Rikon's had a smaller travel, between 3 and 3 1/2 inches. I'm holding out to see if Papa Grizz comes out with a new DP in the next few months.....

[Paul Hendrix]

I am still having trouble deciding between the Rikon and Delta 17". As Scott says the quill travel is only just over 3" and the Delta is closer to 4". But I hope to final get off the porch and make a decision soon.

[Hank Wangford]

I am still having trouble deciding between the Rikon and Delta 17". As Scott says the quill travel is only just over 3" and the Delta is closer to 4". But I hope to final get off the porch and make a decision soon.

Out of interest, what did you go for in the end?
I am interested in the Rikon at the moment, so would like to hear your thoughts...

[Hank Wangford]

Either way, I don't think that you can beat a Delta Drill Press (http://drillpress-reviews.info/delta-drill-press-reviews/)

[Hank Wangford]

Sorry for the triple response, but in meant to write Rikon Drill Press (http://drillpress-reviews.info/rikon-30-230-drill-press-review/), and not Delta Drill Press... (sorry, I don't know how to edit posts!!)