Drill press suggestions?

[jziegler]

Dwight,

The Hitachi at Lowe's does look very nice, so I'd go along with the suggestion to look at that first. Then, take a look at Harbor Freight if there's one near you. I purchased the 13" 16 speed benchtop there this fall, and so far it's been a great machine for about $120 on sale and with 20% off coupon. There is a floor standing version for a little more money too. The large benchtop at Harbor freight has the same head as one of their floor units. It has a good low speed range. Overall, a great benchtop unit.

-Jim

[Uncle Hook]

I own the larger Shop Fox bench top drill press that I am happy with. It is a heavy well built machine that has a 3 1/2 spindle capacity. The shop fox has a built in oscillating spinde sander feature which is kind of neat. I bought mine through the www.Tool-corral.com in Ellenville NY for about $200.00 a few years ago. This item is also available through Grizzly.

I believe the larger bench top model from Ryobi (DP150?) is in your price range (about $150.00). This has a 3 1/2 spindle travel and is a nice unit for the money. Ryobi is supposed to be coming out with a new variable speed model similar to what Delta has. I would be on the lookout for the new Ryobi model or for possible close out sales on the current model.

[Dwight]

Decisions, decisions...

Hi folks,

First, thank you all very much for your suggestions and recommendations. I've decided to to purchase the Ryobi DP120, a 12" bench-top model, as it appears to fit most of the considerations brought out by your posts and my budget. I'm also the possesor of a rare, original 20% coupon, so I'm off to HD for the BT3100 and the DP .

Thanks again everyone. I'll be back.

Regards,

Dwight

[DJB]

After you get a chance to use it, I'd be interested in hearing your opinion of the Ryobi drill press.

Dave

[THyman]

Hi folks,

First, thank you all very much for your suggestions and recommendations. I've decided to to purchase the Ryobi DP120, a 12" bench-top model, as it appears to fit most of the considerations brought out by your posts and my budget. I'm also the possesor of a rare, original 20% coupon, so I'm off to HD for the BT3100 and the DP .

Thanks again everyone. I'll be back.

Regards,

Dwight

Dwight, I'm in the same boat. Did you end up getting the DP120 and how would you recommend it?