Looking for a drill press

[Xiaou2]

Kaytrim,

 Actually I have the fulllsize floor standing Harbor Freight
version.   However, it looks Identical, but with a lower power
motor.

 One thing about Amazon, I believe many of the things they
sell are known to have greater defects than if you got the
stuff from other sources.

 Here are some better reviews of Radial Presses:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=3370

http://www.epinions.com/content_75396976260#


 Not perfect, but  many are pleased at what they can do.

 Most (all?) of these are made overseas, and sometimes the quality
can be a roll of the dice I guess.   Anyway, as I said,  Im very
happy with mine...  Especially for the price.

[LiquidFire]

Kaytrim,

Harbor Freight is a great place to get cheap machine tools like a drill press, more than adequate for an occasional user. (I might add this is also the best place for casters for your machines, too.)

Buy at their store if you can so if you end up with a defective part, you'll be able to exchange it. I would get a simple drill press (not radial due to lower accuracy on budget models) in the largest size you are willing to purchase, like a 15".

If you have a *little* more to invest, look at Craftsman from Sears when they go on sale. You can't go wrong quality-wise (possibly baseline, also imported but no junk) and warranty support/parts always.

You will use it for a lot more than you think once you unlock the accuracy it can bring your projects. Buying better than you need is good.

Like any power tool, proper know-how is paramount to operation and safety.

My next floor standing press will be a 20" Delta or Jet.

[Kaytrim]

I am currently looking at the Ryobi 12" at HD.  Here is a link.  The reviews on the drill press are mixed.  I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with this model?

TTFN