[TheForge] Drill Presses

[debmiller at fuse.net]

Focus on size, work table, chuck and motor.

Most of them have multiple pulley drive belt speed changers.

If you want to stay US go used and you can buy at least a 16", but 20" would be better for around $500 or so.  If you are willing to consider imports, you can get a brand new 1 1/2 HP 20" import for $500 or so.

Ray

---- Jim Beard <regionalchaos at gmail.com> 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
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