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Which Drill Press

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BobCaesar

03-12-2001 09:49:41




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Ok, there's a bunch of info around about which drill press is "the very best". I'd like a good quality rig to use in my hobby, blacksmith, metal working, horseshoe welding home business. I'm not building moon rockets - just punching holes in stuff. I've tried to get good quality tools, but I'm not "showin' off". Might spend up to $700. How much HP? How big is OK? Radial? Craftsman, Delta, Grizzly? Any & all suggestions appreciated

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Big Jim

03-16-2001 19:55:15




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 Re: Which Drill Press in reply to BobCaesar, 03-12-2001 09:49:41  
Tibor and Tom are right. You need a drill press that will go down to 200 RPM if you are drilling 1/2" holes. I used to have one of those little bench top drill presses, but it will not do the job on bigger holes in thick metal. If you are just drilling in wood or small holes in metal you could get by with a cheapo drill press. If you really want a good drill press, buy a USA made production floor drill press. Unfortunately, they cost $$$$ !

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Tibor

03-16-2001 05:51:09




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 Re: Which Drill Press in reply to BobCaesar, 03-12-2001 09:49:41  
I just bought one small benchtop and here's my .02. You want a precision chuck and main shaft and a good speed control. I saw a really good looking specimen in the Enco catalog (www.useenco.com) but don't have it with me. It was a floor standing unit with electronic speed control and a powerful motor, precision shaft and chuck. Price was in the $300-500, not sure. If you can it's best to inspect the drill personally, particularly the main shaft play at full extention. Mine is a cheapo chinese p.o.s. and has a little play when fully extended, belt driven with the lowest speed being 700 rpm which is way too fast for thick metal (need around 200 or lower). But for me at $35 it's ok for now. If you're interested I'll get the full spec for the good drill I mentioned from the catalog.

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john d

03-14-2001 12:49:46




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 Re: Which Drill Press in reply to BobCaesar, 03-12-2001 09:49:41  
Echo the previous poster on getting one that will go SLOW enough!

I've got a Craftsman floor model with a 1/2 hp motor at home. It gets occasional use and doesn't complain, so I don't have anything bad to say about it. Here at school we've got an old Powermatic 15" 3/4 hp that is nearly indestructable! My experience with radials is that they don't offer a lot of rigidity unless you get into BIG industrial models. A tilting table is worth the extra bucks.

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Tom

03-13-2001 18:20:25




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 Re: Which Drill Press in reply to BobCaesar, 03-12-2001 09:49:41  
You will want to get one that will go down to less than 200 rpm if you want to drill holes one half to one inch. The slower the better. Less than 200 is desireable. And 2500 on the top end is pleanty fast for small holes in metal and wood work.



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