Joe Von Kaenel
09-07-2010, 1:29 PM
Gang,
I narrowed Drill press my choice down two: Both $299
Ridgid 15" drill Press with 1/2HP motor and 3 3/4" quill travel, 12 speeds. Had excellent reviews. I have a Ridgid tablesaw, Bandsaw, ROS, Belt sander, 14 Volt Impact driver.
VS
Porter Cable 15" with 1HP motor and 4" of Quill travel, 12 speeds. Also has X-Y axial laser Less reviews.
I went with the Porter Cable. Both are well made (Unfortunately not in the USA).
Just FYI: I did look at the Porter Cable contractors Tablesaw and was disappointed. The bed was cast iron but the table extensions were sheet metal.
Joe
I narrowed Drill press my choice down two: Both $299
Ridgid 15" drill Press with 1/2HP motor and 3 3/4" quill travel, 12 speeds. Had excellent reviews. I have a Ridgid tablesaw, Bandsaw, ROS, Belt sander, 14 Volt Impact driver.
VS
Porter Cable 15" with 1HP motor and 4" of Quill travel, 12 speeds. Also has X-Y axial laser Less reviews.
I went with the Porter Cable. Both are well made (Unfortunately not in the USA).
Just FYI: I did look at the Porter Cable contractors Tablesaw and was disappointed. The bed was cast iron but the table extensions were sheet metal.
Joe