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Entry Level Drill Press

Discussion in 'Information For New Racers' started by randomwalker, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. randomwalker

    randomwalker Well-Known Member

    Any recommendations for an entry-level drill press?
     
    randomwalker, Jan 28, 2011
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  2. Fencer

    Fencer Well-Known Member

    the $49 (on sale reg $79)table tops from harbor freight are not bad
     
    Fencer, Jan 28, 2011
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  3. natedogg624

    natedogg624 Well-Known Member

    dremel with the tower-press add on is what i use with great success.
     
    natedogg624, Jan 28, 2011
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  4. kiggy74

    kiggy74 As useful as an...

    +1 for harbor freight.
     
    kiggy74, Jan 28, 2011
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  5. Pilotx1

    Pilotx1 Well-Known Member

    im happy with my sears 10" 2/3hp drillpress
     
    Pilotx1, Jan 28, 2011
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  6. KillaR6

    KillaR6 I'm Going to be a DAD!

    +1 for mini drill press from harbor freight or northen tools. Makes safety wiring 10x easier. :)
     
    KillaR6, Jan 29, 2011
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  7. Gigantic

    Gigantic Maverick Moto Media

    +2 granted, mine only lasted about 3 uses in a year before the capacitor went to shit, but I only paid $29 for it. next one I buy, I'll get the extended warranty for it.
     
    Gigantic, Feb 10, 2011
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  8. some guy #2

    some guy #2 Well-Known Member

    A pack of 1/16th bits form HF is $1...
     
    some guy #2, Feb 10, 2011
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  9. RubberChicken

    RubberChicken PimpMasterT

    You should consider that there is no such thing as a "starter" machine tool. Once you get it, you will feel compelled to keep using it until you destroy a part that cost more than a good new or used press. DAMHIK.

    Spend $200 and get a good, used upright drill press. You'll have it forever, and in a pinch you can still sell it for $200.
     
    RubberChicken, Feb 10, 2011
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