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tony roth
06-21-2005, 10:28 PM
Looking for a high quality drill press, floor not bench, hopefully $500 or less. Is this possible? If so, any recommendations? If not, how much do I "have" to spend?
Kirk (KC) Constable
06-22-2005, 12:37 AM
You musta missed the big Delta sale at Lowes last year. :-(

You should be able to buy a very decent, name brand floor model for that money.

KC
lou sansone
06-22-2005, 8:23 AM
If you are interested in a used machine 500 can buy a lot of cast iron. here is a link to a very nice drill press that I own and is ideal for wood working. take your time and you might get one for the 500 to 700 range

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=18970
lou
Maurice Ungaro
06-22-2005, 9:14 AM
I have the Delta 17-968 and love it. Got it for $429. Where are you located?
Scott Loven
06-22-2005, 9:40 AM
Here is a link for a good place to check out. I purchased a bandsaw from them, and was very happy with their service.
http://www.redmond-machinery.com/drill_presses_new.htm
I got my drill pres from Grizley and have been very happy with it also.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/category.cfm?t=drill_presses&gid=32714ED4-F3E9-477C-8923-7C6DE8CC805E&site=grizzly
Scott
Maurice Ungaro
06-22-2005, 10:05 AM
Scott, I got my DP from Redmond. I was going to give the link, but I brag about them so much , people would wonder if I work there!
Wes Bischel
06-22-2005, 10:29 AM
Tony,
No matter which way you go, make sure you buy enough spindle stroke. Many units cheap out and only give you 2+ inches of drilling depth. Some of the units mentioned here will get you 4+ inches of range - much better.

FWIW,
Wes
Phil Ordway
06-22-2005, 6:17 PM
The first money you have to spend is for a dial indicator with a magnetic base. You need to know the runout before you buy any drill press. This morning I bought an old Delta bench model with .0035 runout for $100. In my experience you should be able to get a nice used floor model for $500. I think I paid $400 for my Powermatic 1150 (a good choice). The Rockwell 66 I had before that had less than .001 runout. The new Delta I had before the Rockwell (don't remember the #, but I've seen it at HD for about $300) was not a comparable tool. Don't be afraid of 3-Phase. If you're not into converters, the motor is easy to replace.

They don't make 'em like they used to and they haven't made them here in a long time.