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Stoney · 05-27-2008, 02:16 AM

I have an elcheapo 8 inch drill press at the present time. It has served its purpose for what it is. Lately I've been kicking the idea around of upgrading to a better and larger unit, possibly a floor model. Delta has a 16 1/2 inch model 17-950L that sells for around $370.00 I was curious if anyone has one or knows anyone that has one and how they like it. Also what kind of drill press do you own if any?

Stoney

lucky788scroller · 05-27-2008, 03:44 AM

I own a harbor freight floor standing drillpress, around $175 bucks I think. For the money, I am very happy with it.

Jediscroller · 05-27-2008, 11:03 AM

I have a Rikon 35" Floor standing radial drill press. I've been very happy with it. Makes it very easy to drill in the center of large pieces.

Rolf · 05-27-2008, 01:19 PM

I have a delta floor model. The only thing I would do different is spring for the extra bucks and get a variable speed instead of the belt and pully.

minowevie · 05-27-2008, 11:02 PM

Stoney, I also have a 8" drill press, and it has worked great for me, up till now. I find I need to use some wing drill bits. and it is a bother with the hight of this drill press. I don't know about the one you are talking about, but I think I would go for a floor model also. if I had the room. not to mention, the size of bits you can use. and the power. I will watch your thread and learn from it. your friend Evie

Kevin, where can I find a Rikon . radial drill press. I would love that. how far out does it reach? also it does cut angles right, what degrees, and how big is the table. and how deep is the throte? and what size motor? thanks

Barefoot1 · 05-27-2008, 11:32 PM

Stoney,

I have the Delta DP 350 Shop Master 12" Drill Press that is on a stand. Not sure of the price difference but I have never needed a floor model. It is an excellent tool and I am very happy with it.

greatdane2 · 05-28-2008, 01:22 AM

Evie, if you are thinking about a radial drill press be carefull which one you get. I had a Grizzly floor model. It had a lot of slop and flex. It was ok for very lite work, but I found it was not good for what I do. I sold it last week and good riddance. bought a new standard style.
Just my 1 cent worth. Alan

Stoney · 05-28-2008, 03:05 AM

Thanks to all who have replied. Hope to get some more input as I would like to be able to make a halfway educated decision. I would like to at least stay at or under $400.00

Stoney

lucky788scroller · 05-28-2008, 04:10 AM

I think with a budget of $400 you should be able to get a drillpress that would do everything you will even need to do, and do it for generations to come. I dont really view a drillpress the same as a tablesaw or tool like that, a drill press is a relatively simple machine. Quality however, is something needed on any tool , buy the best you can with the alloted funds.

Pajaro · 05-28-2008, 12:46 PM

I agree with Dale. I have an old Ohio Forge Drill press I got used, about 20 years ago. Just a bench model. But built like a tank. So quality is what to look for.

05-27-2008, 02:16 AM	#1
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 191	Bigger Drill press I have an elcheapo 8 inch drill press at the present time. It has served its purpose for what it is. Lately I've been kicking the idea around of upgrading to a better and larger unit, possibly a floor model. Delta has a 16 1/2 inch model 17-950L that sells for around $370.00 I was curious if anyone has one or knows anyone that has one and how they like it. Also what kind of drill press do you own if any? Stoney

05-27-2008, 03:44 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I own a harbor freight floor standing drillpress, around $175 bucks I think. For the money, I am very happy with it. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

05-27-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	I have a Rikon 35" Floor standing radial drill press. I've been very happy with it. Makes it very easy to drill in the center of large pieces. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

05-27-2008, 01:19 PM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	I have a delta floor model. The only thing I would do different is spring for the extra bucks and get a variable speed instead of the belt and pully. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

05-27-2008, 11:02 PM	#5
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Stoney, I also have a 8" drill press, and it has worked great for me, up till now. I find I need to use some wing drill bits. and it is a bother with the hight of this drill press. I don't know about the one you are talking about, but I think I would go for a floor model also. if I had the room. not to mention, the size of bits you can use. and the power. I will watch your thread and learn from it. your friend Evie Kevin, where can I find a Rikon . radial drill press. I would love that. how far out does it reach? also it does cut angles right, what degrees, and how big is the table. and how deep is the throte? and what size motor? thanks Last edited by minowevie; 05-27-2008 at 11:09 PM.

05-27-2008, 11:32 PM	#6
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 822	Stoney, I have the Delta DP 350 Shop Master 12" Drill Press that is on a stand. Not sure of the price difference but I have never needed a floor model. It is an excellent tool and I am very happy with it. __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

05-28-2008, 01:22 AM	#7
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,226	Evie, if you are thinking about a radial drill press be carefull which one you get. I had a Grizzly floor model. It had a lot of slop and flex. It was ok for very lite work, but I found it was not good for what I do. I sold it last week and good riddance. bought a new standard style. Just my 1 cent worth. Alan __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

05-28-2008, 03:05 AM	#8
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 191	Thanks to all who have replied. Hope to get some more input as I would like to be able to make a halfway educated decision. I would like to at least stay at or under $400.00 Stoney

05-28-2008, 04:10 AM	#9
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I think with a budget of $400 you should be able to get a drillpress that would do everything you will even need to do, and do it for generations to come. I dont really view a drillpress the same as a tablesaw or tool like that, a drill press is a relatively simple machine. Quality however, is something needed on any tool , buy the best you can with the alloted funds. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

05-28-2008, 12:46 PM	#10
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,048 Blog Entries: 1	I agree with Dale. I have an old Ohio Forge Drill press I got used, about 20 years ago. Just a bench model. But built like a tank. So quality is what to look for. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. " Last edited by Pajaro; 05-28-2008 at 12:54 PM.

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