Bench Top Drill Press Recommendation??

[Thomas Norton]

My 25 year old Delta floor model drill press has too much run out at the spindle. I have tried to fix it but I think it is just time for a replacement. Since I do not really need the size of a floor model I was thinking of a bench model which would allow me to build a storage stand underneath.
So advice on a good unit???

[M Toupin]

I prefer a floor model . Build a removable cabinet around the column and you have the best of both worlds. A heaver duty machine and the added capacity for those times you need it. Here's my solution for my small shop were everything needs to be mobile and storage is a premium. Apologies for the crappy pics, but you get the idea. 10 small drawers in the back, 4 big ones in the front.

Mike
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[Thomas Canfield]

I would hate to drop back to a benchtop after a floor unit with greater quill travel, depth of throat, and many more features. Storage like above is a great way to use the normally dead space but allow drilling longer pieces when needed. I would almost give up my Powermatic 3520 before giving up my floor drill press, and wish I could justify a better one.

[glenn bradley]

The swing is the issue for me. If your machine is 14" or less, bench top models are available. Mine is larger and I would like larger still but, YMMV. As mentioned above, I built the cabinet around the post.

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The Grizzly 7943 gets favorable reviews at a low price.