Finely bought a Drill Press

[Joe Von Kaenel]

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

[Van Huskey]

Pics and review when you get her up and runnin'!

[Chris Padilla]

No pics...didn't happen! ;)

[Paul Janders]

What's the model number of the model you bought? I'm shopping for a drill press too. I'd like to take a look at it.

[Dan Karachio]

Paul, congrats and I do not mean to be too critical, but I saw both of these and in my mind it was no comparison and that the Rigid was the better machine - fit and finish, quality and warranty. I have it and really like it. What made you choose the PC?

[Joe Von Kaenel]

Drill press is Model #: PCB660DP

I went back and forth between the two. It was a tough choice!

I liked the PC 1HP VS Ridgid 1/2HP

PC 4" Quill travel VS Ridgid 3 3/4"

PC Had X-Y Laser VS Ridgid None

Both have a 3 Year Warranty, Ridgid adds the limited Lifetime warranty.

As I stated, I have several Ridgid machines and they are all well made. I will try to add pics later tonight.


Joe

[Dan Karachio]

I did not know it had a full 4" quill travel! I swear I saw specs a while back... oh well, I may regret that some day - I have some 4x4 or even 6x6 work in my future, I know it.

[Joe Von Kaenel]

2 Pics, sorry the shop is messy

Joe

[Joe Von Kaenel]

I really liked the Steel City 20525 drill press but it was out of my price range @ $599. It was well made with full 6" quill travel + 5 year warranty. I also looked at the Grizzly G7944 3 1/4" quill stroke.


Joe