I have a Delta 17-965 (no longer made?) for which I paid $425 11 years ago. I'd like to downgrade to a benchtop since I'm downsizing my work and shop. I want a tool that has minimal run out. My Delta has too much run out for pen blank drilling. It has a 5/8th JT3 chuck. I think that I would like to have a variable speed without having to change belts. I did some research and thought that a Ryobi DL12L would be a good deal. However, I can't find any to buy--even reconditioned ones. I'm not trying to get buy on the cheap either. I've looked at reviews for Delta, Jet, and others. The reviews are not really very good as to machining quality and damage due to poor packing. A lot of the reviews are 3 or more years old and it seems that nothing has changed as to improvement for some time. Is Ryobi out of business? Is the variable speed design gone sour? Even looking at the belt models, the reviews just aren't that good. If I could get some direction as to where and what to look for, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
Stan