MESSMAKER
Veteran Member
The Harbor Freight model that goes on sale for about $175 is everywhere around here. I'd look at it first unless a good used one popped up.
Hi all
Good/cheap drill press for making 1/2" holes in 1/4" or 1/2" plate metal. Which you do you guys suggest and what capacity I should buy. I want it to last for long time and I am not frequent user of the tool
Any inputs are appreciated
Ganesh
I have this Rigid DP from Home Depot three years ago
RIDGID 15 In. Stationary Drill Press - DP1550 at The Home Depot
Cost me $249 on sale. Works fine.
I agree with the others. Cheap is cheap and good is good. You mentioned having Ryobi and DeWalt power tools. If you're happy with those you'll be happy with just about any drill press. If I were looking for a drill press at a budget price I'd be looking for a quality used piece. I'd rather have a quality 30 or 40 year old drill press than a POS new HF piece at the same price.