[TheForge] Drill Press etc

[Ron Childers]

Al, these sound pretty expensive, but you do know your machinery; appx how
much does the floor model made by Ellis cost? Is Ellis a brand you sell? We
are very satisfied with the equipment Mike bought from you at Madison.(You
did a good job demonstrating it). (-:/>  

Bill, I bought an old used Delta in 1955 when they were made in USA. It
still works fine but doesn't have the features the newer ones have. One
caveat when considering a used one: be sure, esp on a floor model, to check
the run-out. It's easy and can save a lot of grief. Just take an index rod
with you upon inspection.

Ron C

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Ellis Manufacturing is in Wisc. and makes great drills presses.

115 v
#3 morse taper
instant variable from 0 - 100% of any speed setting
auto down feed
will drill and tap a 3/4" hole in 1" plate
 I have great success with them in many places
IF you have a need to call the factory, you can even talk to a member of the
Ellis family with your question.

Try doing that with out of country brands.

Alfred McClure




 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Ben Barrett" <stircrazyben at gmail.com>
> I don't have any experience with those companies, but what are your
> requirements?
> It sounds like you want a domestic product, but do you have a sense of:
> how much you can spend?
> what power you need?  1-phase?  220v?  x HP?
> what size you need?  1/2" chuck?  morse taper, etc?
> anything else?  I presume floor standing?  new/used?
> 
> Sorry, maybe you're seeking a best brand and not a specific model...
> been doing a lot of online shopping lately though, as I suspect others
> have, and may be able to help a lot :)
> 
> regards,
> 
> ben
> 
> 
> On Nov 29, 2007 8:45 PM, Woolley <wjec at verizon.net> wrote:
> > Greetings,
> >
> > I'm looking for a new drill press (used may work).  I saw Knuth machine
> > tools on the web.  German Co. that makes a lot of what look like quality
> > metalworking tools. The prices looked fairly reasonable for what I'm
> > looking for. Anybody on the list seen or used any of their drill
> > presses, mills etc? They have a US facility (distribution) in Chicago
area.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Bill Woolley
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