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  1. 12-21-2009, 11:40 AM #1
    Paul Hendrix
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    Rikon 30-230 Drill Press

    Does anyone have experience with this DP?
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  3. 12-22-2009, 11:35 AM #2
    Paul Hendrix
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    From the silence I think this might be a new addition to the Rikon line. So, any opinions on other Rikon drill presses? I can pick this one up for about $380 or the Griz G7944 for about the same price. The Rikon is larger with an additional 1/4 horsepower. Any opinions?
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  4. 02-04-2010, 12:52 PM #3
    Geoff Barry
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    Did you pick this up? Right now, it's free shipping on Amazon, so I'm curious about any actual users.
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  5. 02-06-2010, 3:58 PM #4
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    Check the spindle travel. I'm looking for a new DP, and need at least 5" of spindle travel to make the investment worthwhile. As I recall the Rikon's had a smaller travel, between 3 and 3 1/2 inches. I'm holding out to see if Papa Grizz comes out with a new DP in the next few months.....
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  6. 02-06-2010, 9:24 PM #5
    Paul Hendrix
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    I am still having trouble deciding between the Rikon and Delta 17". As Scott says the quill travel is only just over 3" and the Delta is closer to 4". But I hope to final get off the porch and make a decision soon.
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  7. 07-18-2011, 3:09 AM #6
    Hank Wangford
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Hendrix View Post
    I am still having trouble deciding between the Rikon and Delta 17". As Scott says the quill travel is only just over 3" and the Delta is closer to 4". But I hope to final get off the porch and make a decision soon.
    Out of interest, what did you go for in the end?
    I am interested in the Rikon at the moment, so would like to hear your thoughts...
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  8. 08-03-2011, 8:08 AM #7
    Hank Wangford
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    Either way, I don't think that you can beat a Delta Drill Press
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  9. 08-17-2011, 4:43 AM #8
    Hank Wangford
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    Sorry for the triple response, but in meant to write Rikon Drill Press, and not Delta Drill Press... (sorry, I don't know how to edit posts!!)
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