How to move a 150lb bench top drill press

[Andrew Seemann]

If absolutely no help is available, then removing the motor, then the head, and then the column will make everything relatively easy to move.

[Austin Grote]

This is a lot of trouble for a tool that is barely worth the price of shipping...

Sell the drill press locally and send the money to your son.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Disassemble it into pieces, then crate it up. You may have to pack in two crates to limit the weight per crate (Usuall around 75#.). Either take it to the bus station, or local Fastenal. Both buses and Fastenal do freight to closest location. Way cheaper than a freight company.

[Dan Gaylin]

An easy, cheap solution is to buy a $20 block and tackle on Amazon, and some extra rope, and use some 2x4's or 4x4's and some heavy gauge bolts or screws to build a hoist point (or if your rafters are exposed just screw a sturdy hook into that). With 150 lbs, 2x4's, sturdily connected will be fine. Double up the cross piece. I have done this several times with no problem. For example, when I had to mount my bandsaw on its base, that was a ~250 lb lift that I was not able to do myself. PM me if you want any tips.