[TheForge] Drill Presses

[Jim Beard]

I was looking at the Northern Tool site just a few minutes ago.  This
model seems decent for what I am after.  I will mainly just be using
it in a blacksmith capacity.  I haven't seen many others that go as
slow as 160 RPM.  The only problem is the cost of shipping!  200$,
almost as much as the press!

Thanks for the input!

Jim

On 11/28/06, schade at acegroup.cc <schade at acegroup.cc> wrote:
> On Nov 28, 2006, at 6:29 PM, Jim Beard wrote:
>
> > Howdy folks,
> >
> > I'm in the market for a decent (yet inexpensive, I hope) drill press.
> > I'm just starting to set up my metal shop and this seems to be one of
> > the first tools I have a lot of uses for.  What do you recommend for
> > good features, brands, perks, etc.  How low am I going to want to be
> > able to adjust the RPMs down to?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jim
> > _______________________________________________
>
> http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/
> product_6970_47614_47614
>
> Maximum drilling capacity: 3/4 in.
> 3 1/8 in. spindle stroke, MT3 spindle taper.
> Spindle to column distance: 8 1/2 in.
> Chuck capacity: 7/32 in.-3/4 in.
> 1 HP motor with 160-3000 RPM spindle speed.
> Overall diamensions 27 1/2in. x 16 1/2in. x 64 3/8in.
>
> This one is okay assuming that you are a blacksmith not a machinist.
> 160 rpm is slow enough for the size holes most guys drill. You can
> drill bigger holes if you step drill. start small and work your way up.
> this one is $369+. No doubt imported and no doubt not the greatest
> drill press out there but will work fine for you if you're not drilling
> big holes all day. I have had a similar one for 20 years and it still
> has the original motor. Be sure you clamp down your work. Easy to get
> hurt.
>
> Bob
>
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