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15th February 2008, 06:49 AM #1Member
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Drill press choice? - any of these bad?
Hi everyone,
I'm about the add yet another tool to my shed - this time its a drill press. We have to replace our fence, and obvioulsy a new drill press is *needed*!
It has to be a floor model, will mostly be used for woodwork, but also some metalwork. I don't want to spend a lot, (cheeper is better) but I'm also happy to spend more if I get a better tool. There is potential that I would get a mortising attachment for it, so that may bare on the decision.
I'm going to go looking at them over the weekend, but have narrowed it down to:
Hafco
http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/sam...orking/21.html
SPD20B 3/4 hP $299
Carbatec
http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/ind...th=180_340_890
CH-16NF 3/4 HP $429 (Price seems on the high side)
Gregories Machinery
http://www.gregmach.com.au/new_machi...ro_dp1601f.htm
Trupro DP150F 3/4 HP $335
Tradetools
http://www.tradetools.com.au/ProdVie...Product=K1316F
K1316F 3/4 HP $278
Does anyone have any experience with any of these - any to avoid? If I was going to consider the carbatec model, I would probably then start looking at the 1HP models in the other brands - would rather stay at the lower price though!
Thanks!
Matt
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15th February 2008, 09:34 AM #2.
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If you drill any thick metal try to get one with at least one slow speed <200 RPM if available. I don't reckon number of speeds is an issue - 12 is more than enough as long as the lowest speed is low.
The drills you describe are budget line DPs. There is nothing inherently wrong with them but just like budget gear quality control is an issue and there can occasionally be real lemons and problems.
The biggest potential problem is run out, ie wobbly chuck and morse taper.
Don't forget the extras.
- easyriser
- keyless chuck
- solid vice - I use a cross slider - its excellent for metal and I clamp a wooden table onto that. You can then drive the wooden table with the cross sliders.
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15th February 2008, 12:27 PM #3Skwair2rownd
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Drill press
I have a Hafco SBD 25A and am more than happy with it.I know it's a step up from what you are looking at but the extra grunt, drill capacity and the work light are very useful.
I think H&F Brisbane are having a sale soon so you will do better.
PM me if you want achat about it.
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15th February 2008, 02:28 PM #4
The quality of chinese drill presses requires some tuning after purchase. Typically lining up the drive pulleys, adjusting chuck/table angle are required but relatively easy to achieve.
The problem area is in machined slack mainly in the quill.
Tip 1 always buy the machine you can check out yourself not one out of the box. The machining tolerances seem to be quite wide.
Tip 2 Don't just test for slop whilst the quill is retracted or at full extension. Fully extend then back off slightly - if you can feel slop in any direction find a better machined press.
If possible also check the machine whilst fully setup and running. Some vibrate excessively.
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18th February 2008, 08:17 AM #5Member
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Thanks for the feedback!
I went to a couple of places on the weekend, and have come to the conclusion that I need to spend more money - I wasn't impressed with teh quality of the $300 and under machines. So will now look at the $500 or so options!
M
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19th February 2008, 11:52 AM #6Member
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Hi again guys,
Went looking again last night - really like the look of the "new" Jet JDP-17F - its a dual purpose metal/wood machine.
Anyone got any feedback on one of these - its only doubled my budget!
M
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19th February 2008, 12:02 PM #7
Since when isn't a decent d/prill for both timber and metal?
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19th February 2008, 01:07 PM #8Member
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Very true - sorry I should clarify - this model is a new european JET model that is specifically for metal and wood, coming with a square bench with metal catch tray around the edge and a metal vice as part of the package. Obviously any high end machine can be used for both!
M
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19th February 2008, 02:28 PM #9
The quality of the JET product should be better than the standard Chinese clones. I think your expectations of its machining can also be reasonably high.
ie no slop and no vibration.
If I had my time again I would have paid more and bought something like the JET.
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22nd February 2008, 08:21 PM #10Member
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Hi guys,
picked up the Jet JDP-17F today from Gregories - looks the goods and was easy to assemble (although the box was a lot smaller than I expected!). Will put it through its paces tomorrow building the fence - I'll report back then and maybe even get some photos up!
M
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