Is This A Decent Drill Press?? - Woodworking Talk

Tom5151 · 03-19-2009, 01:38 PM

Hello all,

Is this a decent drill press for a starter drill press? I have very little space and need a benchtop unit. I was going to offer $75 and see where it goes.

Thanks.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/1081229657.html

Gene Howe · 03-19-2009, 03:50 PM

$75.00 is decent. A new one with a laser is $200.00. If push comes to shove, $100.00 would be doable, just not a great deal.

Tom5151 · 03-19-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene Howe

$75.00 is decent. A new one with a laser is $200.00. If push comes to shove, $100.00 would be doable, just not a great deal.

Hey Gene,

Thank you. I appreciate your input. I just need something for real basic drilling. I think $85 is the highest I'll go. He is considering my offer of $75....we'lll see.........thanks again

nblumert · 03-19-2009, 05:21 PM

I think my drill press is just like this one. Its is fine for light drilling, but I wish it was one that stood on the floor. Changing the belt to change the speeds is a pain, and it took me a while on mine. $75 is a pretty good deal though.
Nick

Tom5151 · 03-19-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nblumert

I think my drill press is just like this one. Its is fine for light drilling, but I wish it was one that stood on the floor. Changing the belt to change the speeds is a pain, and it took me a while on mine. $75 is a pretty good deal though.
Nick

well the guy accepted my $75 offer and offered to drill some stock when i go to pick it up to make sure it works as exepected.....so i guess i am almost the proud owner of a drill press....lol

BobbyfromHouston · 03-20-2009, 01:23 AM

Great. Please let us know how you like it.
Bobby

dbhost · 03-20-2009, 12:22 PM

It's always satisfying to score a good deal on a tool that makes your hobby that much more pleasant... And you did score well there...