Drill press

[denverd1]

any of you guys using a drill press? as i get more into working with steel, I think would like using one. But my garage is my shop so a big one isn't going to work.

what are you guys using?

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[4.3LXJ]

I use a Craftsman 5/8" drill press. Very handy. I have a couple of vises used with milling machines to hold stuff. Going out shortly to use it to drill 1.3" holes in my new switch panel :D

[denverd1]

solid. exactly what I was looking for

[jonb8]

My shop is very small also but I just had to make room. I burned up a dozen drills before I bought a big standup from Tractor Supply... I'm not sure how I ever lived without it.

[XJ Wheeler]

I went the cheap route with harbor freight but I've had it a couple years now and drilled several hundred holes by now with only a few very minor annoyances like the top rattling or the table adjuster loosening. Has been in great service otherwise.

https://m.harborfreight.com/10-in-12-speed-bench-drill-press-60237.html

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[denverd1]

My shop is very small also but I just had to make room. I burned up a dozen drills before I bought a big standup from Tractor Supply... I'm not sure how I ever lived without it.

yep. been through 3 in the last 6 months. HD and HF getting tired of exchanging them.


I went the cheap route with harbor freight but I've had it a couple years now and drilled several hundred holes by now with only a few very minor annoyances like the top rattling or the table adjuster loosening. Has been in great service otherwise.

https://m.harborfreight.com/10-in-12-speed-bench-drill-press-60237.html


Looks like a nice unit. 12 speeds, eh? :drinking: What size chuck on it?

[XJ Wheeler]

yep. been through 3 in the last 6 months. HD and HF getting tired of exchanging them.



Looks like a nice unit. 12 speeds, eh? :drinking: What size chuck on it?
5/8". This is one tool I've really put through the ringer.

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