Boxx Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I've decided to look into adding a new bench top drill press to my shop. I am looking to spend between $200 to $400. Any suggestions? Thanks.... Boxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Any suggestions? Buy local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Any suggestions? Buy local Best suggestion all night.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm a fan of Jet, but (NEW) they're a bit above your range. Buy local, and USED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Not sure what brand I have, but I like the ones that do not have belts that you have to change pulleys that they run on to change speeds. Mine is variable speed with adjustment on the front. Just wish it had a reverse. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm sure they make a bench version of this drill press too. I bought one of these years ago and it still works well. Harbour Freight is good for some things. http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-16-speed-floor-drill-press-38144.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm sure they make a bench version of this drill press too. I bought one of these years ago and it still works well. Harbour Freight is good for some things. http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-16-speed-floor-drill-press-38144.html I have the bench top version of that drill press. I have had it for almost 20 years, but I do not use it much. It comes in handy when needed. The benchtop one works, but it is flimsy. I want to replace it with a nice solid one when I build a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I bought this radial bench drill press last year. Has worked very well....drilled cross multi-laminated hardwood no problem: http://www.grizzly.com/products/5-Speed-Bench-Top-Radial-Drill-Press/G7945 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 I bought this radial bench drill press last year. Has worked very well....drilled cross multi-laminated hardwood no problem: http://www.grizzly.com/products/5-Speed-Bench-Top-Radial-Drill-Press/G7945 Thanks for the heads-up. I just ordered one. Should be here by the 2nd.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Alright! That drill press will do what you need. Attached a pic of it going to town on multi-lam delignit. 'Tis the season for TOOLS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Nice drill press! Love the tool porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Should be here by the 2nd.... I love your optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Boxx, this digital inclinometer is a great asset when drilling at different angles. It also helps calibrate many shop toys.....like table saws! http://www.amazon.com/Beall-Tool-14220-Tilt-Box/dp/B001DXFFBM There are magnets on the side allowing it to fasten onto drill bits, saws, etc. There might be Harbor Freight imitations of this that may work just as well. I've had this Tilt Box for a few years and haven't needed to look. Edited December 21, 2013 by Rivernuggets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Boxx, this digital inclinometer is a great asset when drilling at different angles. It also helps calibrate many shop toys.....like table saws! http://www.amazon.com/Beall-Tool-14220-Tilt-Box/dp/B001DXFFBM There are magnets on the side allowing it to fasten onto drill bits, saws, etc. There might be Harbor Freight imitations of this that may work just as well. I've had this Tilt Box for a few years and haven't needed to look. Great Idea... I went ahead and ordered one... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Should be here by the 2nd.... I love your optimism. In regard to the delivery of the drill... I got this from the manufacturer (partial email). Your merchandise weighs 97 pounds and will ship by truck freight via Saia Inc. They will call you at the telephone number you provided when you placed your order to schedule delivery. Please note that your delivery address must be tractor-trailer accessible, and truck drivers are usually not able to pull into the driveways of private residences. In addition, truck drivers are not required to give assistance unloading, which means that you are responsible for unloading your freight at the curb and moving it to your shop or garage. If you do not wish to unload the freight on your own, the carrier will lower the freight from the truck to the ground for you using a liftgate for an additional cost of $34.00. If you would like to add liftgate delivery service to your order, please call us at (800) 523-4777 to provide a form of payment. This is a first for me. I have never been told in advance that I would have to get a delivered item out of a truck before. If I need assistance, for a charge, I can use the lift gate. I have had Saia deliver here before and this process has never been mentioned. There is always something.... Edited December 21, 2013 by Boxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Backing a pickup truck to the back of a dock height trailer might work out ok if you don't want to do the 100lbs all at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Backing a pickup truck to the back of a dock height trailer might work out ok if you don't want to do the 100lbs all at once. Not a bad idea... Geezeez, now I'll have to clean out the tree trimmings from the back of my pickup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I got the same email from Saia. It says "truck drivers are not required to give assistance unloading". Depends on who's driving. I wasn't home at the time of delivery, and my 97 lb box was left at the front door. Hopefully, because it's Christmas time, the driver will go the extra mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 This is why I like to use Oregon Tool as much as possible. The owner will use his forklift to unload, store items inside, give me a call to pick up when I can, use his forklift to load items into my PU with his forklift. NO Charge. Support local business. They often support local community non profit organizations and are willing to help out where they can. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Any suggestions? Buy local Well Carl... It was supposed to be here on the 2nd and I'm still waiting.... I should have taken your advise.... lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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