WTB OR I need a DRILL PRESS now...

[CHLChris]

I'm thinking some $100 model, hopefully a benchtop. Multiple speeds or variable speed. A light or laser would be nice. 1/2" chuck or bigger.

If I don't find one in a few days I'll just buy one on Amazon or something.

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[Hobo]

harbor freight is a good start

 

[PDXSparky]

I might not need to say this, but you'd probably be disappointed with the cheapest of the Harbor Freight models. I received one as a gift. It's marginally useful at best. If I was to buy one for myself, I'd look for an older US made drill press.

 

[CHLChris]

I just threw up a little in my mouth. No thank you. I buy tarps there. A few other things, too. But never will I buy machinery there. Maybe I'm a snob...maybe I'm smart.

 

[CHLChris]

I might not need to say this, but you'd probably be disappointed with the cheapest of the Harbor Freight models. I received one as a gift. It's marginally useful at best. If I was to buy one for myself, I'd look for an older US made drill press.

Looks like your post beat me to the punch by 40 seconds.

I was hoping someone might have a dusty one they never use that they might want to turn into $100-150 cash.

 

[PDXSparky]

I just threw up a little in my mouth. No thank you. I buy tarps there. A few other things, too. But never will I buy machinery there. Maybe I'm a snob...maybe I'm smart.

Some of their equipment is "OK" if you have reasonable expectations, but for the most part I agree.

 

[Kruel J]

I would never mill an 80% lower on a HF drill press. Just sayin.

 

[jbett98]

Craigslist has one in your price range.
Located in Vancouver for $80.00 it's a Craftsman with a neat stand.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

find an old craftsman one at a yard sale this spring

 

[jbett98]

Estate sales are where I find the best quality tools for very good prices.
As they saying goes, "There are no U-Hauls hitched to a hearse"

 

[CHLChris]

Craigslist has one in your price range.
Located in Vancouver for $80.00 it's a Craftsman with a neat stand.

I just sent that listing a note. The stand I could maybe use for something else...

I have been looking for a good drill press for years at estate sales. It is just one of those tools you want for a particular job, and get by without one for so long, that I just don't buy them when I see them. I'm tired of crooked holes!!

 

[Joe13]

I just threw up a little in my mouth. No thank you. I buy tarps there. A few other things, too. But never will I buy machinery there. Maybe I'm a snob...maybe I'm smart.

I only buy power tools there when i just need it for one job.

I only buy hand tools there when I know I'm going to beat the living snot out of them (generally for one job).

 

[Joe13]

Craigslist is where I would look first.

If you know what your looking for then it's not a high dollar item and you'd be going to their house so very little risk.

I just always only take my drivers license and the exact amount of cash and then try to talk them down a few bucks to make up for gas.

 

[CHLChris]

Got one! It is bolted to my bench right now. Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

BTW, $100.

 

[oknow]

Got one! It is bolted to my bench right now. Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

BTW, $100.View attachment 344233

that looks just like the one I got from harbor freight for $70.

 

[Stomper]

I would never mill an 80% lower on a HF drill press. Just sayin.

Hey now.... with a little patience and planning it can be done:




But I DO hate my HF floor-model drill press...

 

[IronMonster]

I just threw up a little in my mouth. No thank you. I buy tarps there. A few other things, too. But never will I buy machinery there. Maybe I'm a snob...maybe I'm smart.

You are a snob because you are stepping up to the $100 Amazon model?

My drill press cost $4k, I would really like to upgrade to s "good" one but can't afford it.

 

[CHLChris]

This one is a Craftsman, which is a bit like saying it goes to eleven.

I will buy a used better one for the same price as a new low-end any day. I've been using it for a project and I suck bad as an operator...

 

[Dungannon]

You are a snob because you are stepping up to the $100 Amazon model?

Beat me to it. I spent $900 on my floor-standing 17" drill press. It's okay for woodworking, but doesn't have the precision I'd need if metal working was my thing.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I only buy power tools there when i just need it for one job.

I only buy hand tools there when I know I'm going to beat the living snot out of them (generally for one job).

yeah, i know what you mean. i have +\- 25k worth of snap-on tools at work... i have a few harbor freight tools that i use at work that i know i could possibly lose on certain jobs. every tool has a purpose, even if its a cheap POS lol.