Help me decide what DP to buy - urgent!

[Gregory Stahl]

I don't know much about DPs, so I am resorting to you all. My options, the new Steel City DP that everyone seems to be after ( I have one on hold after a long wait), or a used but in excellent condition Powermatic 1150HD. I don't know much about the Powermatic, but I am thinking this is the better machine? Can anyone help me compare the two--price is the same.

I need to decide fast or I won't get the Powermatic.

TIA - Greg Stahl

[Dwain Lambrigger]

I can't imagine you can go wrong with either machine, however, if you need it now, take the Powermatic. Frankly, I would probably prefer the Powermatic if it is in excellent condition. That being said, I don't own either machine, I am just going by word of mouth.

[Jeff Duncan]

The Powermatic 1150 is a very good drill, I've got one in my shop, the Steel City...I really couldn't say?
Wouldn't even be a question for me.
good luck,
JeffD

[Cary Falk]

I have the Steel City DP but it looks like the PM would be a better DP if a 15" DP is ok with you.